August 2013
Go Girls!
Be Cool It’s August, and it’s hot. At least north of the equator it is—but winter is chilling the folks in the southern hemisphere. We’re up here complaining of the heat, while they’re down there complaining of the cold. Think about that; we have the warmth they want, and they have the cool we long for. Only distance separates us, causes us to live in very different climates at the same time, and prevents us from sharing the blessings we have with those who need it. Distance from friends can do the same thing in our lives—separate us, cause us to live in two different worlds, and prevent us from sharing the blessings we have that others need. And that’s not cool. Because as friends, we are supposed to be cool! Not “cool” like we are “chilled out” and don’t care, but cool like God wants us to be—a refreshing drink of water on a hot day! God wants us to be cool because August isn’t the only time we experience hot days. Small irritants in life can ignite the heat of anger and bitterness, and bigger disasters or disappointments can scorch and burn our hope and joy. In those times, we need cool friends willing to cross the equator and bring us some refreshment. Not from “down under,” of course, but from up above! That’s right, our cool-ness comes from God, not from where we live or the clothes we wear. We’re cool when we pray for others, share food, offer comfort, study Scripture together, give a lending hand, and turn a listening ear. We’re cool when we follow through on our promises and stay in touch with those who are weary or far away. It may be hot outside, but with God we can be cool on the inside. And right now, the world around you needs a taste of that refreshing coolness.
A ministry of: FUMCBerkeley Springs 49 South Green St. Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 304.258.2766 | gofirst.org Pastor Andrew Cooney
THE WORD “Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!” — Proverbs 25:13 (The Message)
Think About It Is there a long-lost friend who could use a letter from you? Who can benefit from a cool drink of your friendship today? _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________
So be cool—it’s the best kind of cool there is. _________________________