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This page is used to help people stay connected, receive the latest announcements, request prayer. We are located 2198 Piney Creek Road Martinsburg, PA 16673.

Smithfield Church is a non-denominational church with a mission to reach the lost, disciple the called and affect our communities for Christ. (4 miles north of Martinsburg at the corner of Piney Creek Rd. (Rt. 866) and Sportsman Rd.) Sunday Worship Service time is 10:30am. Pastor Jim Snyder invites you to join us.

09/05/2026

I did some research on Psalm 37:4 to better understand exactly what it means to “delight yourself in the Lord” and how we can actually do that.

To delight in the Lord means finding peace, joy, and fulfillment in Him. It means looking forward to spending time with Him, enjoying His presence, and we show it.

King David wrote this verse, and we know that David truly enjoyed spending time with God. He sang to Him. He wrote Psalms. He danced in worship. His relationship with God was not just something he did....it was a way of life.

So, how can we delight ourselves in the Lord?
1. Thank Him for all He has done for you.
2. Sing to Him and dance in worship.
3. Write your own personal Psalm to Him.
4. Read the Bible.
5. Memorize Scripture.
6. Worship Him not only at church, but at home, in the car, while doing your daily chores, and wherever you are.
7. Tell Him you love Him.
8. Believe His promises.
9. Put Him first in all you do.
10. Pray often throughout the day.

Prayer doesn't always mean having your eyes closed and being on your knees. Sometimes it simply means talking with God as you go about your day. When I take a walk, I pray as I go. I talk to Him about whatever is on my heart.

And here is the beautiful promise in Psalm 37:4: When we delight ourselves in the Lord, He gives us the desires of our heart. As we grow closer to Him, our desires begin to line up with His will and His Word. We begin to want what He wants, and we discover a deeper joy and peace in life.

Delighting in the Lord should become a lifestyle—not just something we do occasionally. It is a way of living that we will never regret.

Have a great day delighting in the Lord, knowing that He loves you, He is good, and He is always in control 🙂

08/30/2026

As Isaiah looked back over his life, he remembered what God had done and his response was praise. He praised God not only for what He has done, but for who He is.

There are times when we can look back and clearly see God working in our lives. We can see how He answered prayers, opened doors, provided for us, protected us, and carried us through things we never thought we would make it through.

Isaiah reminds us that God’s plans are bigger than what we can see. What looks like a problem to us is not a problem for God. We may not understand why a situation is happening or how everything will work out, but God sees the whole picture when we can only see a small piece.

We have to learn to give God the things that are unresolved, the unanswered questions, the situations we can’t fix, and the circumstances we can’t control. God is in control, and He knows exactly what He is doing.

Proverbs 3:5-6 is a good verse to turn to when life isn't playing out the way you thought it would. I like how it reads in the Message Bible:

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.”

Today, if there is something you don’t understand, give it to God.
Praise Him for what He has done in your life.
Praise Him for what He is doing now, even if you can't see it.
Praise Him for who He is.
Trust Him from the bottom of your heart.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

08/22/2026

Sometimes we spend so much time thinking about what we still need that we forget to celebrate what God has already done.

Isaiah 12:4-6 tells us to:
●Thank God,
●Praise His name and
●Tell others what He has done.

Think about the times God carried you when you didn't know how you were going to make it. Think about the prayers He answered, doors He opened, strength He gave you, and moments when circumstances around you were crumbling and His peace filled you.

Those aren't just memories, they are reminders of God's faithfulness!

You may be facing something today that feels uncertain. But the same God who was faithful yesterday is still faithful today. His power is greater than your circumstances.

So today, don't only ask God for what you need. Take a moment to thank Him for what He has already done.

Praise God with shouts of joy! Sing! Make a joyful noise!

Praising God will fill you with joy, peace and hope. Praise shifts your focus from what is going wrong to who God is, what He has already done and fills you with hope for what He can do.

Share with somebody what God has done for you! Your testimony/story may become the encouragement they desperately need.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

08/15/2026

Psalm 56 was written by David during a frightening time when his enemies were out to get him. Yet David said, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

David shows us that having faith doesn’t mean we will never feel afraid. Fear may come, but we don’t have to allow fear to control us. Instead, we can choose to trust God and His Word.

We can’t always control what happens, but we can choose how we respond. Fear often asks, “What if something goes wrong? What if this happens? What if that happens?”

We can answer, “Even if something goes wrong, God will be with me. He will help me. He has everything under control.”

I know for me, when fear attacks, I pray about the situation and speak God’s Word over it. It really helps to remind myself of what God says rather than focusing on what fear is saying.

Here are a few verses that deal with fear:
● Isaiah 43:1–3
● 2 Timothy 1:7
● Isaiah 41:10

You may not be able to control what is happening, but you can choose where you place your trust. God’s Word gives us something solid to stand on when our emotions feel shaky.

You don’t have to know what tomorrow holds when you know Who holds your tomorrow.

Have a great day knowing that God loves you, He is good, and He is in control! 🙂

08/09/2026

Psalm 28 begins with David crying out to God for help. Now in today's verses 6 & 7, his tone changes from pleading to praising because he is confident that God has heard his prayer.

We too, can have faith and be confident that when we cry out to God that He hears our prayers and will help us.

God is both our strength when we are weary and our shield when we feel vulnerable. God gives us His strength and He protects us spiritually, physically, and emotionally. He walks with us through every challenge; He is our strength and shield.

Like David, choose to thank God….not only after the answer comes, but also while you're trusting Him to work.

When we trust God our fears are replaced with joy. We can do like David and burst out in songs of thanksgiving and praise knowing He will answer and make a way where there seems to be no way.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

08/02/2026

Psalm 56:3 is teaching us that faith is not the absence of fear. It is choosing to trust God in the middle of fear.

Fear is a normal emotion. It's what we do when fear attacks that's important. Instead of letting fear control us we need to put our trust in God.

Fear has a way of making problems seem larger than they are. No matter what you are worried about, God invites you to bring those fears to Him instead of carrying them alone.

“I put my trust in You” means making a deliberate decision to rely on God's love for us, His character, His promises and His care rather than the issue that is causing us fear.

We shouldn’t feel guilty when fear attacks but when anxiety begins to rise, we need to pause and pray. Tell God exactly what you are afraid of, then change your thought pattern and remember His promises. He has been faithful in the past, and He will continue to be faithful today.

Trust doesn't always remove the storm immediately, but it anchors your heart while the storm passes.

What fear can you decide to place into God's hands today?
Trust Him to carry what you cannot!

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

07/25/2026

Psalms 91:1 is a great/powerful verse. I love this entire chapter, especially how it's written in The Message Bible. When I need encouragement, I often listen to Psalm 91 on BibleGateway.

Psalm 91:1 reminds us that we aren't meant to simply visit God, we're meant to make Him our permanent dwelling place, our home. We do that by spending time in His Word, talking with Him in prayer, depending on Him, and talking with Him throughout our day.

“In the shadow of the Almighty” means that we walk with God so close that His shadow covers us and gives us comfort, peace, strength, hope and rest.

When life feels uncertain:
● Spend time with God in prayer and His Word.
● Trust that He is present even when circumstances are difficult.
● Resting in God's shadow doesn't mean life will always be easy, but it does mean you will never face life's challenges alone.

We can't avoid going through tough times but we can find security and comfort knowing He is with us each step of the way, protecting us.

Tell Him your fears. Tell Him your hopes. Stay close to Him, and allow Him to fill you with His peace, His strength, His wisdom, and His courage.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

07/18/2026

When King David wrote Psalms 27:1 he was going through some tough times. His enemies were out to get him. I love how David was so confident in God.

He says, “the Lord is my light.” - When I looked up what this means it says that light represents God's guidance, truth and hope. Just as light drives away darkness, God brings clarity when life feels confusing and hope when circumstances seem bleak.

“My salvation” - God is the one who rescues and delivers.

“The Lord is my fortress “ - God is our strong, protector, safe place in times of trouble just like a fortress.

“So why should I tremble (be afraid)” - We may feel fear but God's presence is greater than anything that causes fear.

Life can bring situations that fear tries to come on us but our confidence is found in God. His truth is more powerful!!
● He is our light when the path seems dark.
● He is our salvation when we feel overwhelmed.
● He is our fortress when life feels chaotic.

Faith doesn't mean we will never “feel” afraid. It means we “choose” to trust the One who is stronger than our fears.

Today, whatever you are facing, remember that God's presence is your greatest security. He walks with you through every challenge, and nothing can separate you from His love.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

07/12/2026

Isaiah 40:31 is a familiar and encouraging verse that many people turn to in difficult times. But have you ever taken the time to read verses 28–30 as well? If not, pause for a few moments and read them.

For me, these verses deepen my trust in God because they remind me of who He is. I love how verse 28 begins: "Do you not know? Have you not heard?" Then comes the answer:

● He is the everlasting God, without beginning or end.
● He is timeless and unchanging.
● He is the Creator of the ends of the earth.
● He is the ultimate source of everything—both physically and spiritually.
● He never grows tired or sleeps.
● He is always in control.

Knowing these truths gives us every reason to trust Him and let our faith soar.

No matter what life is throwing at you, these verses promise that when you put your hope in the Lord, He will give you strength. He will renew your power. You will soar above your circumstances like an eagle, and you will not grow weary.

If you haven't already, add Isaiah 40:28-31 to the verses you turn to when life gets tough. As you remember who God is, your hope will rise.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

07/05/2026

We were not created to carry the weight of fear, anxiety, worry, or heavy burdens. God first created us to live in perfect fellowship with Him in the Garden of Eden. This was a place of peace, joy, and complete trust in God. But when Adam and Eve were deceived and sinned, sin entered the world, and with it came pain, brokenness, and the burdens we experience today.

Just as Adam and Eve were deceived, we too can be deceived. I think Satan's number one tactic is to try and bring fear into our lives. When we give in to that fear, anxiety, worry, and the feeling that we must carry the weight of the world on our shoulders enters our lives.

Matthew 11:28 tells us that God never intended for us to carry those burdens alone. When we bring them to Jesus, through prayer and choosing to trust that He has everything under control, He exchanges our fear, anxiety and worry for His peace and our weakness for His strength. We never have to face life's challenges alone. Jesus invites us to put our burdens in His hands.

Today, whatever burden you're carrying, remember that Jesus is inviting you to place it in His hands. He is faithful, compassionate, and always ready to give rest to those who come to Him.

Have a great day knowing God loves you, He is good and in control 🙂

Address

2198 Piney Creek Road, PA, Pa-866 (Piney Creek Road) At Sportsman Road
Martinsburg, PA
16662

Website

http://smithfieldchurchpa.org/

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