Following the paths of God

Today marks the beginning of our All-church Fast. We have 21 days of limiting ourselves in some way, of setting aside the small blessings so that we can take part in the big ones. Without a doubt, Cornerstone is moving. God has continued to draw us along day by day, and I have been privileged to be a part of that for the last 3+ years. But his path for us began long before that. We have heard about Cornerstone being started in Barry's living room with a handful of people, but God has known his plans for us, extending far before Cornerstone was even a dream.

It is an incredible blessing to be able to walk in God's footprints, following what he has laid out for us, and this time of seeking him is one of those blessings. I hope as we support and pray for each other that he will show us a glimpse of his face.

Each of us has chosen something that is meaningful for us. I have chosen to fast during my lunch times again this year, and spend that time in the Word and in prayer for this church. I started these three weeks by focusing on the magnitude and majesty of our God who has called us to this place. One of the greatest places to meditate on this is in the Psalms, reading the hymns written to glorify our Creator. Today I spent time in Psalm 8. Verses 3-4 read: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

The immensity of the task ahead is weighing on me. Part of it is simply being hungry, and knowing that I chose to do this for three weeks. But part of me is simply awed by being in the presence of the God who created the moon and the stars and all of the heavens. I spend this day in the presence of Almighty God, who cares about even me (and even cares that I am hungry).

I encourage you, if you are looking for a way to start your fast, take some time to read some of the Psalms that focus on God and his glory. Pray prayers of adoration and worship. If we are going to be following the paths of God, it will help to know Whom we are following.

Pastor Scott

(Some good Psalms of adoration: Ps 8, 19.1-6, 95.1-7, 104, 148)