The first Sunday of the year was very special for the C3 body. Ryan Shelton, previous student and worship leader, came home from seminary and helped bridge our study of David’s “True Love” series to January’s yearly emphasis on prayer. As he walked us through Exodus 33:12-20, we were each challenged to ask ourselves how far we would be willing to go without God’s presence.
Just as Exodus is provided as a means for Israel to remember what the Lord has delivered them from, and just how big their God really is – this sermon held a similar purpose for me. I know what it feels like to be without HIS presence, and I beg to never have to feel that again. I wanted a family, the fulfilling job, the American dream – but without HIS presence. I now ask the Lord for a job that uses the passions that He has given me, for a husband that fears and glorifies HIM, children that will grow to love the God I serve, and a faith that honors HIM. Even if I do not receive what I have asked for, it’s amazing how much more secure and content I feel standing on the solid foundation of Christ, rather than my righteousness and hard work.
--C3 Member - Rachel Evans
