Warm is the New Cool

Midweek Study with Pastor Edith
May 15, 2024
Matthew 6:28-29

My son came to visit me today and while chatting about his youth ministry work and our congregational ministry, he reminded me that no one person can do everything that is needed in the church (duh!, I know that), but that most of the time people, especially young people are simply looking for someone they can warm up to. He gave me a new quote; “Warm is the new Cool”. Have you heard that? I like it. In reflecting on our conversation, I came across a meditation using Matthew 6:28-29 where Jesus is teaching his followers to not worry, but draw strength from the God. Oswald Chambers’; My Utmost for His Highest for May 18, in part reads: “The people who influence us most are not those who buttonhole us and talk to us, but those who live their lives like the stars in heaven and the lilies of the field, perfectly simply and unaffectedly. These are the lives that mold us. If you want to be of use to God, get rightly related to Jesus Christ and He will make of use unconsciously every minute you live.”

 Now I am singing a song I learned as a child written by Gloria and William Gaither; “I will serve you, because I love you, you have given life to me. I was nothing until you found me, you have given life to me…”

Amen!