Keep Christ in the Observances

From Pastor Quentin Wallace

The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord. — Psalm 37:23

As we journey through May and June, we’re blessed with meaningful observances that invite us to pause, reflect, and celebrate. These moments are more than dates on a calendar—they’re opportunities to recognize how God actively guides our lives.

When David declared that the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord, he was affirming a deep truth: that God is not distant or uninvolved, but intimately directing the path of those who trust in Him. Even in uncertain times, victories, losses, and transitions, God is ordering our steps with purpose, wisdom, and love.

Each observance we celebrate becomes a reminder that our lives—and our history—are not accidental, but divinely guided.

Mother’s Day – May 10

We honor the love, strength, and sacrifice of mothers and mother figures. Their nurturing spirits reflect God’s care for us. Their influence reminds us that God often orders our steps through the wisdom, prayers, and guidance of those who raise and shape us.

Memorial Day – May 25

We remember those who gave their lives serving our country. As we reflect on their sacrifice, we think of the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. David understood both struggle and victory; this day reminds us that, even through sacrifice, God is working out His greater plan.

Children’s Day & Flag Day – June 14

Children’s Day is a joyful reminder of the gift and promise found in our young people. Jesus said Let the little children come to me, affirming their importance in the Kingdom of God. As we nurture them, we trust that God is ordering their steps and preparing their future.

On Flag Day, we give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy. Yet even as we honor our nation, we know that our true direction and identity come from God, who orders our steps in righteousness and truth.

Juneteenth – June 19

Juneteenth commemorates the  emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a powerful reminder of freedom and justice. It is a testimony that even through seasons of oppression, God is still at work. Just as David trusted God through hardship, we are reminded that God’s ordering of our steps can lead us from bondage into freedom—physically and spiritually.

Father’s Day – June 21

We celebrate fathers and father figures who lead, protect, and provide. Their role reflects the guidance of our Heavenly Father. As earthly fathers help direct their families, they mirror the greater truth that God Himself orders our steps each day.

Celebrating Graduates

We recognize our graduates—from high school, college, and beyond—who are stepping into new seasons of life. This milestone is a powerful example of Psalm 37:23 in action. While the future may seem uncertain, we trust that God has already gone before them, ordering each step and preparing the way ahead.

As we observe these special days, may we see them not as isolated moments, but as part of a larger journey directed by God. David’s words remind us that whether we are celebrating, remembering, growing, or stepping into something new—God is guiding us every step of the way.

For all good things,

we give God the glory.

Blessings,

Pastor Quentin