Friends in Christ,
Have you ever had an emotional outburst? Have you ever boiled over? Flown off the handle? Flipped your lid? None of that sounds very good. When we burst out with uncontrolled emotion, it's not usually good emotion. That's because deep inside, we still struggle with sin. God's not done with us.
God's still at work in your life and mine, and he's making us more like himself. Deep down inside, he has no sin. In fact, when he lets loose it's a good thing. Listen to this:
As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me! (Psalm 40:11)
God's mercy overflows, and he will not restrain it. Mercy, love, and grace are intrinsic to God's character. This is what naturally flows out from his heart and drives his actions. This is why he sent Jesus to die and rise again – that's his mercy and grace at work for you!
If you've blown your top, admit it to God. He will forgive. Ask for a change inside. God will renew his Spirit within you. He will become the source of good flowing out of your life. He will not restrain his mercy from you.
Here for you,
Matt Behrens, Pastor | |  | | Strong is a group of men who want to keep each other strong in faith by reading God's word together over a mug of coffee. Join Dave Mueller and Pastor Matt Thursday mornings at 8:30am in the Parish Hall. (Bring your Bible) | | | What's Your Next Step?
Pastor Matt wants to help you find your next step in following Jesus and connecting at Calvary. If you're interested, come to Calvary 101 in the Parish Hall after worship on June 6. We'll have some good snacks. You'll meet some (possibly new) friends at Calvary. You'll get some help finding the right next step for you as we follow Jesus together. Contact Pastor Matt if you have questions. Hope to see you there! | | | The Marriage Course
After Pastor Matt and Sherrah went through this course, they wanted to bring it to more people at Calvary and in the Bay Area. Now it's available for you and your friends. Sign up for yourself, or share this invitation with a friend. The Marriage Course is private, self-paced, and available online now. Click below for more information. | | | Women's Bible Study
Join us on Wednesdays at 3pm on Zoom to study the Sermon on the Mount. No study book necessary, just bring your Bible! | | | Received this By Forward? Want to Sign Up?
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