Finally!

I can't tell you what a relief it was to finally go back to church on Sunday.  Beth's mom came in town to visit - it had been 2 weeks, I think she was in withdrawal - and Sunday morning she watched Isabella so we could go worship.  Wow~!  If you ever want to appreciate your local church, miss for 5 weeks and then come back!!  We both loved it.

Pastor Rob was speaking on being relationally healthy, and he really makes you think about the priorities in your life.  I mean if mine were where they are supposed to be, what would my life look like right now?  My Bible wouldn't sit in the same spot - EVER.  My walk would never be lukewarm.  Some of my friendships would be closer, some further apart.  That's the problem with going to a church where the pastor challenges your growth - conviction.  I hope I never go to a church where I'm not convicted about something in my life when I leave to go home.

Rob quoted someone, no idea who, but he really got me with this - "We only love Jesus as much as we love the person we love the least."  AH!  What am I doing with my love?  Am I showing Jesus that I love people with the same reckless abandon that He loves them with?  How much do I really love Jesus then?

Resolved:  I will love Jesus with my whole life - not just when others are looking.

Resolved:  I will love people with my whole life - not just when it's convenient.

Resolved:  I will live for Jesus with my whole life - not just my Sunday mornings.

Resolved:  I will serve all people with my whole life - not just when it looks good or it's the people I like being around.

"Come and listen, come to the water's edge, all you who know and fear the Lord.  Come and listen, come to the water's edge all you who are thirsty, come." ~DCB