Why do we think the worse

Why is it when someone says . . . "He we need to talk" . . . why do we think the worse? Donna and I have some new frineds, a young couple that is new to the church has been starting to make there way into the core group. They are fun, filled with fresh idea's and really what or church needs. You see, I think our church is no different then many other churches that spead themselves over all the generations, in that process, we miss some, in the process. For our 10 year old church, it seems like the once late 20's and early 30's have grone up to mid 40's and yearly 50's.

As the year's go by in our church, it seems like the age of void is what we started out with, the mid to late 20's and early 30's. Not sure why that is, but as I share our challenge iwth other church leaders it seems like we are in the same boat with a lot of other churches.

So, what does this have to do with "thinking the worse"? Well, I think our churches really played into my negitive thinking . . .you see, my mind was filled with a lot of thougths like . . . "Great, they are going to tell me that our church is to old and they need to move on" OR "We are moving and we just wanted to tell you". Onec again, why do we think about this?

Well, for me, there is several reasons . . it could be the moment I'm in (tired, distracted, thinking about another negitive issue . . and others. But why do I let my self think this way?

Well, for me, I simple ask myself, two things How and Who . . .How far am I looking today, and Who do I think God is going to bring to partner me to accomplish it. The bible says, Why worry about tomorow, becasue Today has enough worries. It is really true . . someone once said tha worry is a deposit paid on a dept that you may never have. This is very ture . . .think about today, don't worry about tomorrow . . .

And the Who . . . I really beleie that God will bring the who to accomplish the what . . he really will and I need to celebrate the who while they are with us to accomplish the what.

These are good reminders that I need to apply today.

Oh, we met with this young couple and the center issues was simply this . .they wanted to get more involved in what our church is doing . .

What was I thinking

Have a Great day

David