Happy Friday  I know everyone is excited for a 3 day weekend. I would like to encourage in the midst of all the holiday functions to make room for God and worship with us on Sunday. Come expecting with hearts open to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to fill you to overflowing! 

 

FP Weekly Devotion: Selah in the Psalms: The Pulse of Worship

The Psalms throb with raw human emotion --- joy, sorrow, hope, fear, praise. Selah punctuates these songs, calling for pause at turning points. In Psalm 3, David, fleeing his son Absalom, writes: "Many are saying of me, God will not deliver him." Selah. But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high." (Psalm 3:2-3). In his chaos, Selah is David's breath, a moment to let God's faithfulness pierce his soul. It's a spiritual pause button, anchoring us in divine promises amid life's storms. 

A prophetic pause: Selah is more than a break -- it's a prophetic pause, a sacred space for reflection, revelation, and redirection. It calls you to: 

* Pause: In our frenzied world, we rush from task to task, often deaf to God's voice. Selah is God's stop sign, urging you to hush and listen, lest you miss His whisper. 

Reflect: Ponder the truth unveiled -- a promise, warning, or insight. Let it roll through your heart and mind until it takes root. This is where God's revelation often sparks. 

Respond: Act on what you hear, whether through prayer, worship, repentance, or surrender. Selah demands an active, heartfelt response -- saying, "Amen, Lord," or realigning your path. 

In Psalms 46: 1-3, the psalmist declares God's strength as mountains crumble, the pauses: Selah, Hope arises after: "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God" (Ps.46:4) Selah turns fear to faith, chaos to peace, worry to confidence -- a supernatural pivot. 

Why Selah Matters Today: In our noisy world of social media, hectic schedules, and constant activity, Selah is a lifeline! We risk spiritual deafness, skimming scripture or praying without hearing God's response. Selah invites us to "Be still and know that He is God" (Ps.46:10), to linger in His presence. In ancient Israel, worship was a way of life, sensing God's nearness. Selah paused music, letting truth soak into hearts. Today, in worship, Selah moments ---those silent gaps between songs--bring healing. 

 

  FaithPointe ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

 

Sunday, May 24: FaithPointe Partners Sunday -- If you haven't officially made FaithPointe your home church and would like to partner with us to make disciples and build the kingdom of God. This Sunday we will welcome you with a special gift and pray over your family. 

 

Sunday, May 31: Baby Dedication - If you have children you would like to dedicate please let me know: 859-619-6763.

 

Sunday, June 21: Celebrating all Father's with a gift. FPKIDS will also make their dads a special gift that day. Invite your friends & family. 

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June 25 - Pastor Terry preaching at Zion Baptist Church, Paris KY - 6:30pm 

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Survivor Camp: July 29 - August 1

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July 25 - Fusion Youth Kings Island Trip - more info to come. 

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Blessings,

Pastor Tresa

859-619-6763

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P.S. Please let me know of any special prayer requests so we can be praying for our church families.