God never ceases to amaze me. :) Last night I got to attend an appreciation event for volunteers at my church. Although it's impossible for me to attend regularly, I help out with the summer day camps - which is why I could go. It was a fabulous night! We had dessert, worship, and a message. It felt so much like church! Joshua Seller led worship, and a guest speaker spoke about the importance of being a slave for Christ.
I came home and started feeling rather down because I didn't have the opportunity to have such amazing experiences every week. So many Christians take going to church for granted - they view it as "just another day" or "another service." But I would give anything to be able to go to church on a Sunday - anything!
So, I decided to ask my mom if I could go to church tomorrow...I was terrified that she would yell or swear at me (her usual reaction), but she actually said yes!
I am going to church tomorrow for the first time in almost a year! God is so good! :)
5 comments:
YAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOO excited and happy for you!!!!!!
Oh Claudia... bless you dear sister.
I have goosebumps all over and my spirit is so moved by this post.
My husband is the pastor of our church and I lead worship. I wish more people had your perspective.
Bless you Claudia! Have a beautiful day in our LORD tomorrow!
Would you mind if I post your post on my blog and put a link to yours?
Janet
www.homeward4.blogspot.com
Like I told Janet: We do take church-going for granted--I decide the night before that I am going to be ready and happy and wanting to go--it is a heart choice, that's for sure--I am so glad for you that your mom was receptive to you!!
I pray that you will get many more opportunities to go and that your mom will see the blessed changes in you and want to go also!
YES!! We DO serve an amazing God--and walking with Him just gets sweeter through the years!
Blessings to you my sweet sister!
Hugs!
~me
Hello Claudia. I'm from Ontario too, about one hour from Barrie. Your post really touched me. I found it from Leslie's blog, Goodbye House Hello Home. I think that it is wonderful that you are so determined in your faith at such a young age. Good luck in T.O. this fall.
Hope you had a good service!
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