Andy Postell’s Blog

When I have a birthday, I dont think that a year is that big of a deal. In fact, I often downplay the need of any mention or festivity.  However, my little girl is the exact opposite. She gets excited and anticipates it months in advance. She tells everybody she knows that her birthday is approaching. Of course, she is fishing for more gifts but the excitement is real.

The truth is that she is right. A year is a big deal. We should celebrate. If we believe that life is a gift from God, we should be joyful that we have another day to serve Him. We have another year to reach out and help people see the love that God has for them. It is truly a blessed opportunity. Our church is turning one year old this Sunday. As I think back to the past year, I am overwhelmed with emotions because I see the possibilities that exist within the life of our church.

Every person that has come into our church in the past twelve months represents a life that God is working on. I am a realistic person and I realize that not everyone has stayed at The Well. Some drifted in for a few weeks and some were quick to decide that we were not the church for them. But, many have stayed. Many have began to get plugged in. Many are beginning to understand the vision we have for reaching people in Bartow County as well as the vision to be focused on mission. Many have professed their faith in Jesus Christ. Many have traveled to another country to shine the light. Many have served. Many have worked together on community causes and acts of kindness. Many have invited friends. Many have grown in their understanding of God. Many have grown in their understanding of their neighbor. We should celebrate. Yes, the truth is that God has even greater things yet to come; however, we should not diminish the great things He has done in our midst already.

Sunday is going to be a great day. It will be a great day because we get to worship the Lord Almighty. It will be a great day because we will see friends and family. It will be a great day because we will get to sing out and praise Jesus. It will be a great day as we look forward to the coming year. As I think back to what a year it has been in our church, I am even more hopeful for what God is going to do in the coming year. 

My prayer is that we are just simply faithful. Sunday is going to be amazing – for no other reason than the fact that we will experience God’s love, mercy, and grace.