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STAND BY ME In Christ
September 13 | Dr. Jim Dixon
Communion Sunday
I want their hearts to be encouraged and united in love, so that they may have all the riches of assured understanding and have the knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. — Colossians 2:2
When I’m hoping …
and when I’m hesitating
When I’m on the path …
and when I lose my way
When I trust you with all my heart …
and when I lean on my own understanding
When I believe in miracles …
and when I ask how you could let this happen
When I’m glad you’re always there …
and when I’m too busy to spend time with you
When I’m faithful …
and when I’m faltering
… please, Jesus, will you stand by me? |
STAND BY ME In Faith
September 20 | Dr. Jim Dixon
For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you… — 2 Timothy 1:5-6
When I’m young …
and when I’m old enough to know better
When I’m impressionable …
and when I’m stubborn
When I believe …
and when I don’t know what to believe
When I’m praying …
and when I’m shaking my fist at God
When I’m confident in the truth …
and when I’m doubtful
When I’m searching for God …
and when I sense His presence
… please, Sister, will you stand by me? |
STAND BY ME In Learning
September 27 | Dr. Jim Dixon
For gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
For receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
For giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—
Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance… — Proverbs 1:2-5
When I’m thirsty for knowledge …
and when I hit a dry spell
When I’m focused …
and when I’m confused
When I’m full of information …
but lacking in wisdom
When I’m asking hard questions …
and there are no easy answers
When I blow it …
and when I muster the courage to make things right
When I think I’ve got it all figured out …
and then realize I don’t
… please, Teacher, will you stand by me |
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STAND BY ME In Community
October 4 | Mark Shupe
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. — Colossians 3:16-17
When I need a fresh perspective …
but I can hardly lift my head
When I carry your burden …
and then need you to carry mine
When I’m singing my own tune …
and finally let you add the harmony
When I ask your forgiveness …
but I struggle to forgive others
When I feel alone …
and when I’m lost in the crowd
When I weep …
and when I rejoice
… please, Christian, will you
stand by me?
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STAND BY ME In Purpose
October 11 | Dr. Jim Dixon
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. — Colossians 3:23-24
When I’m ambitious …
and when I’m afraid
When I step close to the edge …
and when I play it safe
When I’m making a difference …
and when I’m lulled by indifference
When I’m looking for meaning …
and when I’m running on empty
When I’m full of passion …
and when the thrill is gone
When I find my voice …
and when I can scarcely speak at all
… please, Friend, will you stand by me? |
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