Romans 8:28 (NIV)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good
of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
God has called each of us to His purpose to perform His
will. No matter the circumstance, not matter the place, not matter where we are
in life – God wants to use us for his purpose.
Richard Halverson, former pastor of Fourth Presbyterian
Church in Bethesda, Maryland and also the former chaplain of the United States
Senate used the following benediction at the end of each service/message for
many years in his ministry. It reflects his deep conviction that his church was
not only where the congregation met on Sundays, but at each place where they
lived and worked through the week.
A Benediction
Wherever you go,
God is sending you.
Wherever you are,
God has put you there.
God has a purpose
in your being right where you are.
Christ, who
indwells you by the power of his Spirit,
wants to do
something in and through you.
Believe this and
go in his grace, his love, his power.
In the name of the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen
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