{"id":10526,"date":"2024-10-13T04:38:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T09:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kachelman.com\/ukraine\/blog\/?p=10526"},"modified":"2025-03-01T11:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T17:09:45","slug":"fall-trip-report-7-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kachelman.com\/ukraine\/blog\/2024\/10\/13\/fall-trip-report-7-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"Trip Report #7 | Gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Featured Photo: I was presented a medal of \u201cgratitude\u201d designed to be worn on the suit coat lapel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gif\u2019s sermon this Sunday morning was on our commitment to God. What is our focus? Why are we involved in the Church?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of our efforts is simple, \u201cYour light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your\u00a0good\u00a0works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven\u201d (Matthew 5:16). The word translated \u201cglorify\u201d refers to actions that cause one to be honored or esteemed. It communicates that this is a governing factor that is absent of any personal aspirations\u2014it is a total focus on another and not upon self. The Christian\u2019s motivation in life is not to bring a focus on self but to highlight the Truths about God. Paul summarizes this in simple terms, \u201cI have been crucified\u201d (Galatians 2:20). Life is no longer about satisfying \u201cME\u201d but about serving so God is glorified. Any \u201cboasting\u201d should focus upon the cross and not upon personalities (Galatians 6:14).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission objective (whether far or near) is to work so that everything we do draws attention to God and not ourselves. This was the concern of Paul as he wrote to the Corinthians who were eager to bolster personalities instead of the Lord God Almighty (1 Corinthians 1:14-16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul\u2019s mission focus was realized when he wrote back to the Corinthians saying, \u201cFor the ministry of this service is\u2026overflowing\u00a0through many thanksgivings to God\u2026they will\u00a0glorify God for\u00a0your\u00a0obedience to your\u00a0confession of the\u00a0gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently I met with a commander in the military who was sent to meet me on behalf of others. He wanted to convey the gratitude that is felt toward the Churches of Christ in sending the hundreds of relief shipments all over the nation. He said that it was only one medal and he knows there are many involved and he wished he could give each a medal, but it is not possible. This presentation expresses sincere gratitude to all involved. Be assured that thanksgiving to God is oft expressed because of the compassion that is so clearly demonstrated by these shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the supporters of UKRAINE MISSIONS for the funding that makes such actions possible. Through your giving the Lord and His Church
are magnified!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John L. Kachelman, Jr, Ukraine Missions, Dalraida Church of Christ, P.O. Box 3085, Montgomery, AL 36109<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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