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“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).

Whether we meet for a church fellowship or for coffee at Starbucks, we should watch and carefully choose our words. You may not think this would be an issue among believers.  However, relationships are often broken over a few careless words.  James had some very strong things to say about the tongue in his writings.

If you want to keep your fellowship intact and sweet, be sensitive with your words. In doing so you will become the encourager your soul longs to be.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Praise God for Tennessee Women Active for Christ who planned diligently, served faithfully, and worked tirelessly (often behind the scenes) throughout this past week’s WNAC Convention.

“But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another…” (1 John 1:7a).

Have you ever enjoyed a candlelight dinner?  This scene flashes across my mind.

God’s children walking in the light “as He is in the light.” No longer are they stumbling in the darkness. They are gathered together to enjoy the fellowship as light-bearers.   They can sit together at God’s table knowing nothing will hinder the radiance of the light all around it.

Doesn’t that stir your soul to fellowship with other believers?

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for travelers returning home from the WNAC Convention, the National Youth Conference and the National Association of Free Will Baptists, who met  conjunctively this week in Memphis, TN.

“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify one another” (Romans 14:19).

As we fellowship together, we have certain responsibilities to one another.  We must get along with each other for the unity of the church.  The other is we must do our best to lift one another up with encouragement.  If you work at these two factors, the fellowship will be sweet.  The scene around God’s table will be so serene as we feast with Him.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for peace and unity during the business sessions of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, meeting today in Memphis. Pray also for IM Director Clint Morgan as he addresses conventioneers at the main missions service tonight. Ask God to call out laborers for the harvest from among the crowd .

“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12).

We are working hard at becoming body builders.  Fellowship gives us opportunities to use our gifts to build each other up.  Whether we get together for the old “finger food fellowship” at church or just meeting one on one, we need the contact fellowship brings. Our souls need to feel they are not in the Christian journey alone.  We cannot receive a smile, a hug, or a much needed pat on the back, if we don’t avail ourselves to fellowship. Plan on meeting for fellowship around God’s table.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for unity and edifying fellowship within every facet of the WNAC Convention meeting today in Memphis, TN .

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25).

Let us examine another way our souls are fed.  Imagine a nice table spread and you are the only one sitting there to enjoy the meal. That’s a pretty lonely picture.  That picture becomes a happy portrait when you see every chair filled around the table.

Our souls need the fellowship of other believers.  We need that sense of extended family as we meet together to worship, sing, and pray. Having that common bond, knowing we’re all in this journey together is something the world cannot offer.

Jesus is coming soon.  Now more than ever we need the encouragement of other believers. Let’s get together for worship. Let’s  be fed with spiritual food and enjoy each other’s company.  This will feed your soul and prepare you for the week ahead.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray as these groups of women meet at the table today in Memphis, Tennessee: the WNAC Nominating Committee and a group of creatives joining in a Treasure brainstorming session.

“Do not treat my holy name as common and ordinary…” (Leviticus 22:32 NLT).

When you speak of God, is it with awe and reverence?
When you seek God, is it with anticipation of His power?
When you refer to God, is it with profound regard for His grace and mercy?
When you cry out to God, is it with expectancy and faith?
Or, do you just mutter His name?
Are you calling on Him because every one else does?
Are you referring to Him in a tense that’s outside of a personal relationship?
This is no common and ordinary name we speak. Adjust your reference to Him accordingly.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray that worship services at the Free Will Baptist National Convention would be edifying and spiritually effective, bringing glory and honor to His name and drawing believers into closer fellowship both with God and with one another. Pray also for the WNAC Executive Committee meeting this afternoon.

“In this way, you will keep the people of Israel separate from things that will defile them…”  (Leviticus 14:31 NLT). 

A quick glance of this section of Leviticus reveals God’s instructions on skin diseases, rashes and dealing with mildew.  Not what I was really hoping to be confronted with first thing this morning, but He felt I needed to be there, so I’ll assume He had something for me to uncover and mine out.

What I’ve dug out is the simple fact that He wants, needs, us to be extremely careful around catchy things.  He does not want us infected by contagious things.  He wants us healthy, wholesome and ready to do His will.

Catchy things?  Sin is one; stinky attitude is another.  Critical speech.  Lowered standards.  Lackadaisical and uncaring disregard towards others—all are contagious things.  All are diseases that separate us from a communion with our Father.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Impact Memphis taking place today prior to the Free Will Baptist National Convention. Pray also for many who will be traveling to the convention that begins tomorrow.