From the Pastor’s Desk
June 25, 2025
“I look at Him and He looks at me and I am content.”
This quote is from a humble man who was asked by a religious leader why he just sat silent in the church
for long periods of time? There is something about being still in the presence of God and experiencing
the peace that only the Holy Spirit can bring. AW Tozer calls this concept “the gaze of the soul upon a
saving God”. Tozer shares that faith isn’t just a one-time experience but a continuing connection with
our loving Lord through prayer, stillness and abiding in His presence. As we look toward God in
dependence and submission, we are rewarded with His abiding joyful peace.
How is your joyful-peace quotient doing today? Take some time to abide in His presence and experience
that peace that passes all understanding.
Gazing at Him,
Pastor Chris Yount
From the Pastor’s Desk
June 10, 2025
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constant in prayer.”
Great words from St. Paul for us in the good times and the times of struggle. Jesus tells us also that in this life we will have tribulation but to be of good cheer, because He has overcome the world. So…if we think everything is always going to be easy or if someone tells us if we live or believe a certain way then life will be without challenges, we will be continually disappointed. The truth is that life is tough but that there will also be times of hope and celebration. The key to living a fulfilled, contented Christian life is summed up in the last 3 words of the quote above. Being “constant in prayer” will keep us in continual fellowship with Jesus. Abiding in Him brings forth peace and as we get better at hearing His still small voice, He will lead us throughout our day. By the way, if you just read this, send me an email at wakeuppc@gmail.com and I will send you a blessing!
Rejoicing in Hope,
Pastor Chris Yount
From the Pastor’s Desk
June 4, 2025