Just As I Am

“Just As I Am” is a hymn that has been sung by God’s worshiping people since 1830’s. It came to mind this morning as a description of humanity’s condition (made more obvious by the pandemic).

In a global heartbeat our fragility and insufficiency has been dragged out from behind our busyness and displayed on the world stage.

Yet, this is the very spiritual condition – that we are “without one plea” – that makes us ready, oh so ready, to fall at Jesus feet powerless. The all-sufficiency of Jesus stands in stark contrast to our fallen nature’s lack of everything everlasting.

Charlotte Elliott wrote this hymn based on Jesus’ words from John 6.34, “All that the Father gives to me will come to me and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” Let’s not waste this moment that bares our soul. Instead let’s turn to Jesus to have it renewed. Let’s turn to Jesus just as we are (and anticipate becoming who He has in mind)!

Not only will Jesus accept just as we are, he’ll never let us go. Ever.

Remember who you are and to Whom you belong,

Karl

Thank you and thanks be to God for those who have sent in their gifts to the Lord while we’ve been in our “Church @Home” mode. Gifts last week totaled just under $4000!

For those of you yet to contribute, please either: 1.) mail your offering in: Attn Suzanne or 2.) give online. Follow this link. Our weekly offering goal is over $4000. Thanks for doing your part!

To provide some relief for those who would appreciate it, please bring dry goods, canned goods or other non-perishables by Peace next Monday – Thursday between 9AM and 1PM.

Just pull under the portico, place your gifts of love by the bench near the entry and drive away. Ms Jasmin, our PELC Director will manage the distribution and disbursement at her discretion.

Thank you for your generous participation! The last time I walked through the Fellowship Hall there were three tables full of gifts of love! Way to go saints of God!