09/17/2023
CHURCH IS HARD.
Church is hard for the person walking through the doors, thinking everyone knows their past.
Church is hard for the one who hasn’t been in a while.
Church is hard for mom getting all those kids up and ready.
Church is hard when you are living with doubt about God.
Church is hard for those feeling unworthy.
Church is hard for those who looks like they have it all together, but don’t.
Church is hard for the couple who fought the entire ride to service.
Church is hard for the single mom, surrounded by couples holding hands.
Church is hard for the widows with no invitation to lunch after service.
Church is hard for the man insecure in his role as a leader.
Church is hard for the wife who longs to be led by a Godly man.
Church is hard for the skeptic.
Church is hard for the one hurt by a church.
Church is hard for singles, praying God brings them a mate.
Church is hard for the teenager feeling the pain of mistakes.
Church is hard for the sinner.
Church is hard for me.
Church is hard for the pastor’s family, living a fish bowl life.
☀️But, here is the beauty of Ozark General Baptist Church
We have no desire but to call you family.
We have no stones in our hands.
We have no right to be here but by the grace of God.
We have no perfect people.
We have no dress code.
We have no cold shoulders just ones to help bear your burden.
We have no desire but to show you love, hope, and peace.
CHURCH IS HARD, we know, but we are here to help.
See you at Church tomorrow at 10:00am for SS or 11:00am for church