Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV)

5 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

    and lean not on your own understanding;

6 

in all your ways submit to him,

    and he will make your paths straight.[a]

This is one of my absolute favorite verses in the bible. It was one of the first ones that I memorized. It was one of the first ones that hit home for me when I started learning and reading the bible. 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. That is probably one of the hardest things to do.  Human nature is to try and figure something out. To figure out why. To take control and fix something, to do it yourself.  That is not the way God wants us to handle life. He wants us to trust in Him. Know that no matter the outcome of a situation- He is there. He is in control. He knows whats going on. Even if we don't understand why or how. He does. He sees the big picture, one that we more than likely can not even comprehend at that exact moment... but looking back you may be able to see God working for your favor in one way or another.  

One example that comes to mind for this: is a relationship that I was in for a year and a half. He was emotionally abusive to me. I was pregnant with his child and I was bound and determined to make this relationship work. He was there physically, but mentally and emotionally he wasn't. He didn't care. I would try and hug or kiss him- he would push me away. I would tell him I loved him and he would tell me that I am crazy. When I needed love and support he would tell me that I am crazy. I couldn't cry in front of him with out him making me feel like I was wrong or crazy. This broke me down on so many levels. I kept putting my heart out there for him, only for it to be crushed. I literally cried myself to sleep every single night for at least 6months straight.  For whatever reason I was soooo in love with his man and even after we broke up he still crushed my heart. This went on for years. BUT, because of this, because of the pain, because of the lonliness, because of the heartbreak I felt... It drew to to Jesus. Because of this relationship- I became a saved woman. I don't know that if I hadn't ever been in that relationship- If I would have come to know Christ.  

During that relationship though- all I could see was darkness.  I didn't think anything good would come out of it. I couldn't understand why I was going through what I was. Now looking back I realize that I had to go through that darkness to be able to come into the Light. 

~Sarah Thompson

Secretary 

First Baptist Church of Vermilion

Happy Valentine's Day

1 John 4:18-19

New International Version (NIV)

18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

19 We love because he first loved us.

Happy Valentine's Day

Sarah

Church Secretary 

First Baptist Church-Vermilion

2/15/15- Sunday Sermon

Philippians 4:1-5

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Final Exhortations

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Thanks for Their Gifts

10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;

Business Meeting/Council Meeting

Don't forget that the Council/Business Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday 2/11/15 at 7pm at the church.  

If anything changes, John will send out a notice on the One Call Now network. 

~Sarah

Secretary

First Baptist Church

Vermilion, OH

Welcome

Welcome to First Baptist Church of Vermilion!! 

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If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Thank you for your patience! 


~Sarah 
Secretary
First Baptist Church
Vermilion, OH