Scripture of the Day - May 27, 2012

Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

People often ask why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? And they wonder why does God allow this?
What they don't realize is that pain is a symptom that something is wrong. If you have pain in your body you know something is wrong and if you have any sense at all you will do something about it.
Pain in our lives, in our society, is likewise a symptom that something is wrong. That something is sin and if you had any sense at all you will do something about it.
There is so much pain and suffering in the world because mankind will not listen to God. It's not God's fault, it's our fault. But we don't want to take responsibility so we point the finger at God and blame Him.
You can blame the doctor all you want for the pain in your body but unless you do something about it you will continue to have pain. Likewise, you can blame God all you want for the pain and suffering in your life, in this world, but unless you do something about your sin you will continue to have pain and suffering.

~Mary Hynes~

New Series!
Understanding What We Believe and
Growing in our Christian Faith

This short series by Pastor Tim Hynes will be held in the basement of Lighthouse of Hope UPC 161 Park Ave. Mount Pearl

Tuesdays at 7:30 pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - 2 Samuel 24 & 1 Kings 1, 1 Corinthians 12 and Psalm 73
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - 1 Kings 2 & 3 and 1 Corinthians 13

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May the Lord richly bless you,
Kristi