What Will Separate You From God?

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at The Senior Citizen Center. It was a gathering of elderly men and women eager to come together in devotion and worship of God. Among them were individuals walking with canes, others in wheelchairs, some needing assistance, and a few walking independently. Remarkably, no one’s condition hindered their worship; no one’s circumstance prevented their attendance. They all joyfully raised their voices and sang praises to God. 

I witnessed a lady rise to lead the prayer, despite needing to lean on the table for support. An 86-year-old woman earnestly attempted to follow along as I shared a scripture during my talk. When I left, I was so thrilled that I immediately texted my wife about the wonderful experience and how impressed I was by them. This group of seniors demonstrated an unwavering commitment to God. Their pain didn’t impede their worship, their conditions didn’t stifle their praise, and their limitations didn’t deter them from opening their Bibles.

Reflecting on this, I couldn’t help but ponder how we, as healthy and able-bodied individuals, often find excuses to skip church services or neglect prayer and Bible reading. Some may argue that work keeps them busy, but does that separate us from God? Others claim their lives are too hectic, but are we truly too busy for God?

Though my intention was to speak to the seniors and uplift them, little did they know they were the ones inspiring me to never allow anything to come between me and God. I departed with a renewed perspective. As Paul reminds us in Romans 8:38-39, “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Today, I challenge you to remain steadfast in your devotion to God. When senior citizens, regardless of age or health conditions, eagerly worship God, nothing should hinder us from doing the same.

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Pastor Winston Grier has dedicated his life to motivating people both young and old through the teachings of Christ. Pastor Grier was raised as a PK (preacher’s kid) — he was taught by his father, Apostle Grier, to make Godly decisions. Unfortunately, Pastor Grier was hard-headed as a young man, and he rebelled against his father’s teachings. He left his father’s house, but years later, the Lord’s grace and mercy brought him back to God. In 2012, Pastor Grier became a youth minister, and he is now the Pastor of The Church of the Living God in Thomson & Greensboro, GA. He is also the radio host for a Christian radio show, “Changing Our World,” on 104.9 FM. As a youth mentor, he truly believes that God has ordained him to help young men grow up to become good men, fathers, and providers. Pastor Grier uses his life experience, his business expertise, and the wisdom he has gained from God to change the lives of teens and young adults. God has called Pastor Grier to become a Kingdom Leader, and he is now a Christian motivational speaker and business coach. He's been a business owner for over fifteen years and does a great job teaching, speaking, and coaching other business owners to be financially successful while staying true to the kingdom.

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