Parrottsville Church of God

10/22/2026

Life is short, and none of us knows how much time we have left. One day, we will all stand before God and answer for the way we lived. What matters is not how people see us, how much money we have, or how respected we are. What matters is whether we are right with God.

Stop living for people's approval while ignoring what God says. Turn away from sin, forgive those who have wronged you, and obey the Lord even when nobody is watching.

Do not wait until you lose everything to realize what matters most. Choose to follow Jesus now, live according to His Word, and make sure your life is pleasing to God.

As Romans 14:12 says, “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Jesus showed us the importance of surrendering our will to God.

In Gethsemane, He prayed, “Not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42).

True faith means trusting God even when His answer is different from what we want. We may not understand His plan, but we can trust His wisdom and love.

Prayer is not only asking God to give us what we desire; it is also being willing to follow His will. When we surrender our plans to Him, we allow Him to lead our lives according to His purpose.

10/21/2026

Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart. Acts 2:46. The power of communion isn't only in the religious act we do in church. The first communion, which Jesus served to his friends, was done over a shared meal. How often do we break bread with shared believers, sharing our food and familiarity with one another. We were created for fellowship, and we were made for community. Jesus set the example in this, and the early church followed in his footsteps. Let's look for ways we can do the same.

10/21/2026

LORD, SEARCH MY HEART ♥️

If I’m wrong, CORRECT ME!
If my attitude needs changing, CHANGE ME!
If pride is in my heart, HUMBLE ME!
If I’ve hurt someone, SHOW ME!
And if I’m being misunderstood, falsely accused, or mistreated, DEFEND ME!

Lord, don’t let me be so busy seeing the faults in others that I overlook my own!

Psalm 139:23-24 — “Search me, O God, and know my heart…”

Exodus 14:14 — “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”

👉LORD, FIX WHAT’S WRONG IN ME AND PROTECT ME FROM WHAT’S NOT!

10/20/2026

HAS PRAYER BECOME A RITUAL INSTEAD OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD⁉️

Many Christians pray out of habit, but where is the FAITH, the TRUST, and the EXPECTATION that God is actually listening and will respond?

The desire to pray may be there, but somewhere along the way, prayer has become a routine instead of intimate fellowship with the Father! This should NOT be so!!

Prayer was never meant to be empty words or a religious obligation! It’s COMMUNION with the living God!

Don’t just pray because it’s time to pray—PRAY EXPECTING GOD TO MOVE!

Don’t just speak words—BELIEVE what you’re praying!

Don’t just go through the motions—SEEK HIS PRESENCE!

Don’t just tell God your problems—TRUST HIM with the outcome!

God isn’t looking for religious performances. He desires hearts that genuinely seek Him!

Hebrews 11:6 — “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

Mark 11:24 — “Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”

James 5:16 — “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Matthew 15:8 — “These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me.”

IT’S TIME TO MOVE BEYOND ROUTINE PRAYERS AND RETURN TO FERVENT, FAITH-FILLED COMMUNION WITH GOD!

Don’t just make prayer a part of your schedule. Make His presence your priority!

10/20/2026

The safest place to be is in the will of God. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Do not follow your own desires when they lead you away from God’s Word. Pray for His guidance, obey His commandments, and trust His direction even when you do not understand the path ahead. True peace comes from surrendering your life to Jesus Christ and following Him faithfully.

10/20/2026

“YOU MAY RUN LOW, BUT YOU WILL NEVER RUN OUT.”
In a world full of uncertainty, many people hold tightly to what they have, afraid of losing more. But a faithful giver understands a deeper truth: God is the true source, not our savings, not our salary, but His provision.

Tithing is not about losing—it is about trusting.
It is not about giving away—it is about honoring God first.
When you give your tithe, you are declaring, “Lord, You are my provider.”

Even when things seem tight…
Even when your resources feel small…
God sees your obedience. God honors your faith.

The faithful giver does not give out of abundance alone, but out of trust. And because of that trust, God promises something greater—overflow, protection, and provision that never runs dry.
Sometimes your hands may feel empty…

But when they are surrendered to God, they will never truly lack.
📖 Malachi 3:10 (KJV)

“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”

📖 Luke 6:38 (KJV)
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over…”

📖 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
“God loves a cheerful giver… And God is able to make all grace abound toward you…”

**Stay faithful. Give with a cheerful heart.
You may run low… but with God, you will never run out.

10/20/2026

Everything in this world is temporary. Money, possessions, success, and even the things we work hard to build will not last forever. But knowing Jesus Christ and having eternal life in Him is worth more than anything this world can offer.

Jesus said in Mark 8:36 , “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

Do not sacrifice your relationship with God to gain things that cannot save you. Even if you lose everything you own, remain faithful to Christ.

What matters most is not what you have in this life, but whether you belong to Him and are ready for His kingdom.

10/20/2026

Knowing about God is not the same as knowing Him personally. A person can attend church, read the Scriptures, and speak about faith without fully surrendering to God. The Lord calls His people to seek Him, obey His Word, and remain faithful even when their faith is tested.

Matthew 7:21 says, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”

Faith must be more than words and outward religion. Build your relationship with God through prayer, study His Word, and follow His commandments. When trials come, stand firm in Christ and remain faithful to the end.