Lenten Reflections, Day 31

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Written by: Bill Nasworthy

Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1: 2-3

In this passage, we, as a group of believers, are told that we should give thanks to God because our faith in Him is growing and, at the same time, our love for one another. Each of us should begin and end every day giving thanks to God for all we have and have accomplished.
At St. Stephen Lutheran Church, we have begun a new way to celebrate our faith and love of each other growing in the form of the new building being constructed on our campus. Not only does our faith grow stronger in our God, but we will be able to attract others to grow in faith with us. And as we do, we will thank God for his grace and the love we feel for each other.

Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for the faith you have planted in us, and the love you have shown to us and grow in us. Amen

FAMILY MOMENT:

The book of Thessalonians is actually a letter written by Paul, Timothy, & Silas to a church they had started in Thessalonica (in Greece). They open the letter by saying they give thank to the Lord for the faith of the members of this congregation. Who do you know that has a growing faith? How can you tell that their faith is strong and growing? Write a letter to someone whose faith is encouraging to you.
Gracious God, thank you for giving us faith to believe in you and your goodness. Thank you for giving us people whose faith can encourage us. Help us to have a faith that encourages others. AMEN.