When Life Hurts—by Ivor Botha
October 3, 2022
Sermon summary:
Psalm 23: Even when you walk through the darkest valleys (mental health, depression, anxiety, financial trouble, divorce, infidelity, death of a loved one, physical pain). Whatever your dark valley is, you've got to find Jesus in the midst of it all. God feeds and cares for you as a good shepherd. Listen for his voice and don't turn away from him.
Sipho, Max, and Aunty Joey shared their experiences When Life Hurts.
Watch the full sermon here (it starts at 46mins)
We are called to excel in the grace of giving—it’s not just a duty, but a spiritual act of worship. Be consistent and faithful in our giving. Set it aside intentionally, and don’t delay in fulfilling what you’ve committed to the Lord. Don't let your imperfect view of God impact your giving.
Changing takes courage—but parenting God’s way means choosing His path, and knowing where our help comes from. Righteousness is about healing and strengthening relationships, not achieving perfection. Don’t conform to the world’s ways—seek God’s perspective on parenting. Model the behaviour you want to see, and let His Word draw your heart to your children, and theirs to yours. Be present in their spiritual journey—it's not optional, it's your responsibility.
We are like broken pieces of pottery. God went looking for us, he found the fragments of our lives discarded by life/shame/disappointment, and put us back with the blood of Jesus. Treat each other not as broken but perfected through Christ.