November 9, 2025 - The Pause Before the Promise, The Power of the Pause

Warrenton United Methodist Church · Nov 9, 2025 · 21m

Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley’s sermon reflected on Elijah’s story as a reminder of the power and purpose of pausing. She began by noting the simple wisdom of rest—sometimes all we need is “a nap and a snack.” Through Elijah’s exhaustion and despair, God met him not with judgment but with care, providing food, rest, and renewal before speaking in a gentle whisper. Pastor Ashley reminded us that God often works most deeply when we stop striving—when we rest, listen, and allow space for His presence. Pauses, whether chosen or forced, can be sacred interruptions where God restores, redirects…