Phillips Temple CME Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

5333 Geneva Ave.

San Diego, Ca 92114

Phone:(619)262 - 2505

Rich Fulfillment

Today's Reading: 2 Kings 15-16; John 3:1-18

Today's Thoughts: Rich Fulfillment

Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved. For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.

Psalm 66:8-12

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Sometimes we have the misconception that being a Christian should be all about riches, fulfillment and abundance. As Christians, we know the Lord personally and have been given everything we need for life and godliness. We are the children of the King. What else could we possibly need that He has not already given to us? But why do we face such hard trials in life?

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The Psalmist explains the real life version of receiving fulfillment. "For You, O God, have tested us," God tests the hearts and intents of His people. He allows trying circumstances to squeeze us: As if we are "in a net"; we carry affliction "on our backs", often while submitting to others whose motives and intentions are wrong. God brings us through terribly trying situations to test and grow our faith in Him.

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These trials are confusing and difficult. But we can we see God's love and care through them because when we have come through the fires of this life, and walked through the tests and trials, the crown of eternal life awaits us. Fulfillment and abundance have to do with the victory in overcoming the most terrible trials. That satisfaction comes when we know that we are still with the Lord regardless of the circumstances. There is a place of rich fulfillment and abundance on the other side of the tests. All the riches of the world cannot be compared with the love, joy and peace we get from God. Read through Psalm 66 and really praise the Lord for the trials of life. Praise and worship brings the greatest fulfillment and abundance of them all.

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Phillips Temple CME Church

5333 Geneva Ave.

San Diego, Ca 92114

Phone: (619) 545-2505

Gospel Festival

Join us

for the 8th Annual Gospel Festival for 2012.

Featuring: Donnie McClurkin!

Saturday June 09,2012 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

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Sunday Service!

Please, join us for Sunday Service: 8am and 11am

We also have Sunday School at: 9:30am

Everyone is welcome to worship God with us.

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, Ca 92114

Phone: 619-262-2505

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