Songs of Abundant Forgiveness: Songs of Safety

Pastor Kent Landhuis 

THEME - God is safe. Church should be safe too.

TEXT - Psalm 32

1. God is our hiding place. 

* Psalm 32:6-7

* The rising waters will not harm us.

* Troubles will not find us.

* Songs of deliverance surround us.

2. Forgiveness is a blessing.

* Psalm 32:1-5

* Zephaniah 3:17

* Isaiah 43:1-3

* John 3:16-17

3. Safety is for everyone.

* Psalm 32:8-11

* Teach everyone about the safe place of refuge in God.

* Live in ways that enhance safe places for everyone.

NEXT STEPS: 

1. Enter. Am I open to accept everyone?

2. See. Am I willing to really see everyone? 

3. Touch. Am I ready to pour into someone?

ABUNDANT LOVE: A YEAR OF LIVING WITH OPEN HANDS

Week 9 – Freely, Freely

REFLECTION

There is an old gospel song that says, “Freely, Freely you have received. Freely, Freely give. Go in my name and because you believe, others will know that I live.” We received grace, mercy, compassion and forgiveness - freely. And we are the kind of people who create safe spaces for others to receive these same blessings. 

READINGS

Day 1. John 3:16-17.

Day 2. Ephesians 2:8-10

Day 3. Romans 8:1-2

Day 4. 1 John 1:9

Day 5. 2 Corinthians 5:21

MEDITATION

Think of a person who makes you feel safe - what qualities do they possess? How can you be less judgmental and more welcoming? What can you do to build bridges toward someone who feels unwelcome or unloved?

PRAYER

God of grace, I thank you for freely accepting me while I was still a sinner. I was far worse than I realized and at the same time more loved than I ever thought possible. I praise you, God, for your generous love toward me. Now I ask your Spirit to guide me so that I can show that same kind of love to others. Help me to hear your voice, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

What is a Abundant Love? https://cedarhillscr.org/abundant-love/