New Church

I went to a new church by myself this morning. I've never been to a church that is mainly a cappella. It was a new experience and the only song I remotely knew was "Come thou fount" (Thanks Niki) lol Everything was set in a routinely fashion. I felt a little out of place after nobody clapped after the baptisms. I was about to do it, but wanted to wait considering I didn't know how this church did it. I should've took a hint when the people by the door to the sanctuary were passing out hearing devices, kind of comical now that I think  about it. Everyone dressed in suit and tie or "Sunday's Best" and here comes Ryan with his Blue shirt that says "Jesus.", blue jeans, and some sweet sneakers. What amazed me was how everyone sat down simultaneously and the entire congregation opened and closed their hymnals at the same time. Crazy. One thing that really stuck out was the man to my right. He was probably 80 or 90, sang off key, but proud. The interesting part was that he sang off key, yet it was so soothing. I liked it. Like when your a child and your Grandpa has a really deep voice and you jut love the way the sound richly slides down you eardrums and rattles your heart. He made me feel like a kid again, the only person I didn't meet sitting next to me is the one who impacted me the most. The lady to my left was very proud of the church, didn't mention Jesus her focal point was me going to that church, she smelled like my great-grandmothers' perfume, which made me feel even more like a kid.

Now, the sermon was pretty good, although he mentioned Jesus only a few times, he spoke about the 10 commandments and how everyone of us has broke them and in Exodus all the way through, I think Numbers God gives us 613 laws. As if 10 Commandments weren't hard enough, the extra 603 laws knock us off balance with God. Reassuring our need for Jesus. This reminded me to humble myself, pride ALWAYS results in destruction, at least when the pride has myself as the focal point. In Exodus chapter 19 God tells the people He has delivered from Egypt to follow Him and keep the covenant He will keep them as His special treasure. in verse 8 they tell God CERTAINLY. 40 Days later they are worshipping a Golden Calf. Oh dear. His main point was to prepare yourself. You may not know what God has planned for you, but you can shake the dust out of your clothes and prepare yourself to meet the Lord. When He gives instructions you want to be ready, just as you make things right with people before coming before the altar. 

Do I plan to go back to the church? Doubt it. 

Did I enjoy my time there? Yes.

The ministry God has put on my heart is focused on the teachings of Jesus and the focal pint is people, not just the Body of Christ, but the House of the Lord. Everything that belongs to Him --the entire world. Therefore, I will keep looking for a church that shares my passion. I'm not saying one way is better than the other. I'm just saying a person's heart Is their GPS and God is the destination, listen for the directions from your heart and follow them. We're not robots, we're Christians, God has a plan for EACH one of us. I'm listening to His plan for me. Are you?

Hope this is a little inspiration. God Bless ya'll live for Him.    Jesu. (Nuff Said)