Inspiring Worship And Wedding Bells

What a day of blessing we've enjoyed! This morning at our Inala Chapel worship service we were privileged to sense a special measure of God's encouragement. Much of the worship centred on Paul's confidence in God's ability to inspire us to be all He desires us to be. The impromptu choir message, "Standing on the promises of God", moved freely into a time of spontaneous, personal testimony recalling God's promises given to individuals through grace moments in their lives. And, believe me, that's awe-inspiring!
Later on, we were privileged to witness the marriage of Matthew and Debra O'Brien (son of our choir leader, Anita, and her husband, Alan). We've never been to a Sunday afternoon wedding before, and again, sensed the encouragement of God as these two young, committed Christians pledged their lives to love one other centred around their own relationship with Jesus Christ. Part of their personal vows to each other declared, "I promise to pray with you and make God the centre of our marriage...giving you the freedom to be who He wants you to be". Now, how inspirational is that? Committing to God-centred (married) lives, while at the same time, acknowledging the need to give each other the freedom and respect to fully develop their individuality in Christ.
Praise be to God for His personal encouragement and blessing through inspirational worship and wedding bells!