We are deeply saddened by the recent school shootings that have taken place in our country, including the most recent one in Nashville, Tennessee just a few days ago and not far from the Every Nation office.
These tragic events remind us of the darkness and brokenness that exist in our world.
As Christians, we are called to respond to such situations with prayer, love, and compassion for those who have lost loved ones and have been affected by these tragedies.
We must practically and prayerfully walk with those who are struggling with fear, grief, and pain, and seek God’s comfort and healing in their hearts. We must make a conscious effort to turn towards God every day and live in the fear of the Lord while walking in His ways.
Psalm 128 reminds us of the importance of fearing the Lord and following His commands, and the promise of blessings that follow.
1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. 4 Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord. 5 May the Lord bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. 6 May you live to see your children’s children — peace be on Israel.
However, we should also remember that following God does not guarantee a life without pain and suffering. We live in a fallen world, and we may experience tragedies that can shake us to our core. But we must continue to rise from the ashes of fear, despair, and hopelessness, and pray for God’s peace to reign in our communities and campuses.
In such difficult times, we can and will find comfort and hope in Jesus Christ alone, who came to save us from the very sin and death that have become the reality in our fallen world.
We must hold on to our faith in God’s promises, as expressed in Psalm 128, and place our unwavering trust and hope in Jesus, our Savior and source of strength, even in the darkest of times.
Together, we can practically and prayerfully lament the brokenness of the world and turn to our one true God for redemptive healing and hope for our communities and campuses.
Let us pray together for a better tomorrow today and believe that God is at work in our world.
Join us as at 8 pm tonight via Zoom. See you soon!
God bless,
Pastor Alvin & Mallary Brown
alvin@makingamosaic.com :: mallary@makingamosaic.com
P.S. You’re invited to join us as we enter into our fifth week of a 12-week long Bible study entitled, “Come and See: Exploring the Gospel of John”.
Additionally, we will make space to pray for God to extend His reach beyond the limits of our city and into the world, seeking His wisdom, unity, safety, and provision for the following people and initiatives:
Let’s pray for campus missionary Diana Langat at Duke University as she shares the Gospel of Jesus to reignite college students in their faith and relationship with God, and in a welcoming way where questions are encouraged and the false belief that science and faith are incompatible is challenged.
Let’s unite in prayer for Pastors Stephen and Elise Law. The Laws planted Grace Covenant Church Capitol Hill as a Christ-centered, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in the heart of Washington, DC.
P.S.S. Mark your calendar and join us for food and fun at The Brown’s house (text The Browns for location details).
Sunday, Apr. 16th @ 5 pm
Sunday, Apr. 30th @ 5 pm
General Prayer Requests & Updates
For evangelism to flourish so communities and campuses in the greater Fort Worth area will be reached, and the lost will see and experience the love of Christ and be drawn to his kingdom.
For signs and wonders to follow the preaching of His Word.
For team unity and laborers to help carry the load.
For finances and provisions.
For fully funded campus missionaries (2 per campus) to help reach the next generation — University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), Texas Christian University (TCU), Tarrant County College (TCC), Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) and Tarleton State University – Fort Worth (TSU).
Alvin Brown, the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Church Fort Worth, brings over a decade of pastoral ministry experience and more than 20 years of operational and technical leadership expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications Management from DeVry University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Mallary, and their three children and contributing as a writer to various media outlets.