Not Just Another Sunday

I woke up right on time. Got up and showered then had bargain brand cheerios because lets face it... I'm broke. It is just another Sunday I told myself. Sat through Sunday school attentively and prayed sincerely as we shared needs amongst our group. As we talked about upcoming events and goings on at church I contributed where I could and then it was time to worship. Focus I told myself. You need to focus in on the word and what God is saying. Oh was I ever right. As Pastor Gary told us of some of his college adventures he spoke of finding a place to rest and restore and find encouragement. He spoke of a place where you're not alone, where people love you and care about you and after a worship set that had brought tears to my eyes I thought to myself... this place, this church, these people, this is where I find peace and hope and rest and where I come to seek refuge. This is what he is talking about. His words struck my heart as he talked about a heart of expectation and I thought about the true meaning of worship. There is nothing better than coming before God and entering his presence. And as if to solidify my thoughts and to bring joy and a smile much needed there, in the entry way at church sat care packages and one had my name on it. The ladies of our church took an evening to pack boxes full of treats and love for all the young adults in our church. This is what church is guys. A group of people loving, challenging, supporting, and guiding each other. A family of people who love God and love each other and love their neighbors ad themselves. There is no place I would rather be.

Stormy Nights

Memories fade in the distant past
Days months and years go buy
You never once cross my mind
Then all of a sudden
 Out of the blue
 A fire work goes off
Thunder cracks across the night sky
 And there I am
A little girl In the middle of a never ending storm
 Feeling the pain of many moons ago
Hearing your words echo once again
 The smell of your aftershave
 It takes every ounce of strength I have
To say no
 This is today
I am safe now
I am home now
You're gone.
 Dead and gone
Memories fade in the distant past