I Don't Need God!

"There was a time in my life when the word of God annoyed me and even made me angry!"
Pastor Kent Schuette

Look, I get it! I've been there!  I know what it is like to be angry at God. I know what it is like to ignore God. But, if you have these feelings and are reading this, then God is talking to YOU right now! Don't miss the opportunity to have your life transformed into something beautiful! Because He is REAL and He loves YOU and has a plan for YOU!

I heard a good question from someone the other day. They asked, "What is going to happen if I allow God to come into my life?" "What should I expect?"

First, God works with us as individuals. What changes He makes in me, may not be the same changes He makes in you. But, the make over will always be to remold us into people who are submissive to His will and teachings. God knows what needs to change in your life to make you the most useful for His purposes. Below are some things I think you will notice as you allow God into your life to transform you.

When you decide to allow God into your heart, one of the changes you will notice is that different things become important to you! What you once thought to be essential now becomes non-essential. Things which you once thought to be unnecessary become the most necessary. You may notice new feelings of guilt when you do certain things. This is God's way of telling you that this behavior or habit or activity is probably not in His plan for you. Sometimes these things take time for you to fully understand and change. Remember, God does not force His way. The key to understanding Him is for you to remain diligent and expectant as you read the bible, pray, and stay in fellowship with other believers. Don't always assume that every little thing is from God. Satan the deceiver is also alive and well and will try and confuse and derail your decision to follow Jesus. Just know with confidence that God always wins. As long as you are willing to be submissive to His teachings and ways you will be fine. Only people who are ready to receive God will be drawn to Him and His teachings.

1 Corinthians 1:18 "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

God takes us and transforms us into what He decides will best serve His kingdom. But you hold the key to this transformation. You must decide if you will unlock the door to your heart to the Holy Spirit of God. Only then will you experience this transformation.

Prayer is powerful! The following people are in need of prayer:

Doug Behme, burn victim.

Mike Rodgers, Lori Rodgers husband, severe disabling back pain.
Krista Kell, Hip and leg pain.
Stan Rutkowski, healing.
Mary and Lee Knapp's grandson Connor, healing for severe head trauma.
Linda Daniel, healing from severe asthma.
Guidance for the future of our two churches.

Worship time is 8:45 Sunday mornings. 800 North Main Street, Edwardsville, Il. 

Hope to see you at church soon! Love, pastor kent