Windborne United Methodist Church

Verse of The Day

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12)

Thank you for taking a closer look at the Windborne UMC family. Our church's name reminds us that we are all cared for and carried by the unseen power of God. We sometimes refer to ourselves as "pilgrims" - a diverse group of people, linked together in a shared journey.

We hope that you take the time to explore our website to learn more about Windborne and who we are as a church. Check back often to get latest information about our church and it's ministries.

Also, we hope you join us this Sunday for a shared worship celebration beginning at 10:30 am in our facility at 9121 Six Forks Rd (entrance on Baileywick Rd). We hope you will explore all the ways you can strengthen your faith through worship, small groups and service in the community.

Upper Room Daily Devotional

Saturday, July 04, 2009

How Would Jesus Play?

Read Matthew 24:45-47

Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.

-Ephesians 4:1 (NRSV)

IT'S not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. One of the officials who was scheduled to work our daughter's high-school basketball game failed to show up. The host school offered to forfeit the game, but our team declined the offer, opting to play anyway.

The lone official explained to the girls that he would be unable to see everything and that he would need their help. As the game progressed, we observed the true spirit of athletic competition. When the referee was unable to see, the girls responded by admitting violations. When a call was in doubt, the offending player acknowledged that she had committed the foul or was out of bounds. That evening the focus was clearly on how they played the game.

These high-school girls served as an example for all of us as we face daily decisions. We must make the call: reporting or not reporting undocumented income; being faithful or unfaithful to our spouse; engaging or not engaging in hurtful gossip. Do we live honestly even when telling the truth brings consequences we would like to avoid?

On a spiritual level, we decide whether to take part in the ministries of the church and whether to forgive those who have done us wrong. As we monitor our own lives, do we live according to the Bible?

Roy Shaver (Missouri, USA)

Dear God, give us courage to be faithful to Christ in our daily actions. Amen.