Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Healthy Living”
Our Bible verse for today: “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “We need each other.”
We have a long-standing tradition at Oak Hill Baptist which has existed since before I got there (more than six years now). The first Sunday of every month is “Donut Sunday”. Beginning before Sunday school, and continuing throughout the morning, there are donuts and coffee available in the Fellowship Hall.
It’s a nice tradition and everyone enjoys it. However three weeks ago (the first Sunday in January and therefore “Donut Sunday”) we were also kicking off the Daniel Plan. And so yes, we kicked off this effort to get everyone healthier by offering them platters of gooey calorie-laden donuts.
I had so many things on my mind that weekend that I never connected the dots on that one, and neither did anyone else. It wasn’t until that morning when we were all standing there staring at the donuts and thinking about The Daniel Plan that it finally dawned on us how funny it was to be feeding everyone donuts on that day. We all got a good laugh out of it and agreed that we would have to make some changes to “Donut” Sunday.
However, it’s unlikely that I’ll remember. As the pastor I just have too many other things to think about than whether or not there are donuts being served. And so good ole Gary, always Mr. Johnny-on-the spot, stepped forward and volunteered to look after that detail for us.
That story illustrates the truth that when it comes to making important changes in our lives, two are better than one. We’ll be more successful if we do it together. The friendship or partnership element is a key part of the Daniel Plan, but it’s also true of life in general. We are always better, stronger, and more effective together than alone.
Do you have a partner or two who is committed to helping you achieve your goals? Two are better than one and we really do need each other.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 