Weekly Update// Summer Intern/ Lily Stride

Happy Thursday, Asbury!

This is Lily Stride and I’ll be writing the weekly email this week. Overall, for me this week has been nothing but busy, which sometimes can make it hard to see God in those moments. Although looking back I feel that my family has really been where I have seen God at work this week. Since I have been so stressed and busy my family has been working almost overtime to make sure that I am doing okay, and I am emotionally supported. Additionally, while preparing for Morning Prayer, I came across a part of a specific Psalm that has stuck with me this week through all my worries and stress.

 Psalm 121:3-8

New International Version

3 He will not let your foot slip—

    he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel

    will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—

    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,

    nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—

    he will watch over your life;

8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going

    both now and forevermore.

Looking into next week, this upcoming Sunday Pastor Chris will be preaching a stand-alone sermon on the story of David. Then the Sunday after that I will be preaching about using our gifts to glorify God. Hopefully, you can join us for worship at either of our services, 9:30 am Celebration or 11:00 am Traditional, both of which are live-streamed. Have a great weekend!

Lily Stride