September 30, 2016 – Words of Wisdom
George Gordon (Lord Byron)

“What deep wounds ever closed without a scar?”

“But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:24-29
Today I ask that you pray for those who are truly scarred by life. We think that the people who truly have deep scars will be people we will notice. But, that is not always the case. Often the most scarred people are people we see each and every day. We have become a society where people can hide their scars without much effort. Why? Because too many of us are too busy trying to hide our own scars, or are too busy trying to get on with life. Today, pray that you will become more aware of those who are scarred, that you will have the courage to notice, and that the Holy Spirit will be your guide as you share the balm that helps to heal all scars: the love, mercy and Grace of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Dave