Nothing like getting back into the swing of things. Honestly, it feels like an eternity since I went to church. And when I finally went yesterday I was greeted with the most powerful message you could receive from the pulpit.The Crucifixion.
Ever since that morning it just lingered in the back of my brain. For some reason whenever a pastor preaches the account of the crucifixion it always gets to me. I admit it. I got teary eyed a couple of times through out the service. Much better than a certain Elder Sage that pretty much passed out from the intensity of the whole message. I can't put my finger on it, but I can always feel the Holy Spirit stirring up inside of me. Like every time He hears that message through my ears He gets upset and in turn makes me upset. Now I say 'upset' because of the injustice of Jesus's death. But then at the end of the message He sort of calms down and reminds me of the over-powering grace that comes from that great injustice.
Jesus didn't deserve that horrid death, but I did. I never really thought about it till yesterday, but that should have been me. But yet here I am typing this post. Now that the price is payed all I can do is thank and worship Him daily (well, at least TRY to). It is kind of odd how easy it is to forget about what Jesus did for me and you, Dear Reader. Thankfully we have wonderful pastors to remind us once in a while in a sermon. And sometimes through communion.
By Jesus through the Holy Spirit I am given the privilege to follow and obey Him. I gotta keep saying that to myself. Regretfully, I forget such important things all the time. So I pray that I will remember and thank Him daily.
Besides the heavy (and much needed) reminder, I caught up with my good friends back here at home. Glad some things are still the same. It just feels like so many things are happening AROUND me, but nothing is happening TO me. I don't really care for change, so I am good. People are going back to college, people are starting to go to college, and I think someone is getting a driver's license. Anywho, things are happening. I am just glad that I have a cruise year. Though it may be my last year of high school it is nonetheless, a cruise.
Hallelujah. Amen.
Don't worry hon, things will change just for you. Don't bother waiting for it, it'll come before you know it, why not let it surprise you. That music is making me feel sentimental.
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