06/22/2026
What a powerful Father's Day celebration we experienced at The Bridge at Christ Church! πππ₯
From the very first moments of worship, God's presence filled the room as we honored our Heavenly Father and celebrated the fathers, grandfathers, spiritual fathers, and godly men who have made a lasting impact on our lives.
The worship team led us into a beautiful atmosphere of gratitude and surrender as we declared, "All I need is You." What a reminder that no matter what season we are facing, God remains faithful, present, and more than enough for every need.
Pastor Dave continued teaching on prayer, specifically the Prayer of Consecrationβthe prayer that says:
"Father, not my will, but Yours be done."
Drawing from Luke 5, we were reminded of Simon Peter's response when Jesus told him to launch out into the deep after fishing unsuccessfully all night:
"Nevertheless, at Thy word..."
What a powerful lesson for every believer.
Sometimes God asks us to trust Him when it doesn't make sense.
Sometimes He asks us to step out when we've already tried.
Sometimes He asks us to obey before we see the outcome.
The blessing wasn't in Peter's experience.
The blessing was in his obedience.
Pastor Dave Howell challenged us to consider what happens when we truly pray:
β‘οΈ "Lord, whatever You want me to do, I'll do it."
β‘οΈ "Wherever You want me to go, I'll go."
β‘οΈ "Whatever Your plan is, I trust You."
That kind of surrender can change the course of a life, a family, a business, a ministry, and even generations to come.
One of the most powerful reminders from the message was that God's plans often require both willingness and obedience.
π "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land." β Isaiah 1:19
It's not enough to simply know what God is saying.
It's not enough to simply want His blessing.
We must be willing to trust Him and obedient enough to follow Him.
As we begin a new week, may our prayer be: "Nevertheless, at Your Word."
Even when it doesn't make sense.
Even when we've tried before.
Even when the outcome is uncertain.
Because God sees what we cannot see, knows what we cannot know, and is always working for our good.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for worship, fellowship, prayer, and the Word.
π The Bridge at Christ Church
120 E. Peak Blvd.
Muskogee, OK