Worship & Such

I went to Richland Hills Church of Christ this evening and yes, dear readers, it was on Saturday night. I was really looking forward to visiting and listening to John's favorite preacher. I also wanted a first hand experience of this thing that seems to be the current rage, Saturday evening worship.

Holy Quacamole! I LOVED IT. I haven't been so moved in quite a long while. I spent most of the praise and worship time singing with my eyes closed, my heart open, and my eyes just crying! I really felt connected with God and that hasn't happened in quite some time. There is something about music that flows over you, through you, and around you...it transports you to some other place. The words and the music blend together to prick your heart and to convict your conscience. It is a wonderful way to search your soul for hidden wrong-doings, to purge sinful actions, to convict you of going to someone and righting the wrong. Or ending something that was not leading you in the right direction.

I loved the lesson and found so much meat to chew on while I was there. Forgiveness, resentment, anger, and bitterness were the main topics tonight. I don't think I struggle with these issues, because it's not my nature, but as Rick continued speaking, I found that there are areas where I do struggle and ask God, "WHY?" I want things to be a certain way, and they just cannot be. I want Him to hurry and I get frustrated when I have to wait. I know he is preparing things and working out the "kinks" but in the mean time, I have to practice contentment. It's not something that I am very good at. :) But, I am working on it.

My time here in Texas has been very good. Tonight, Dave grilled steaks and corn on the cob. We had our beverage, dinner, and we ended the evening with a long conversation outside under the stairs just chatting about life and things. Dave smoked a good cigar, Kristen saw lightening bugs, and I just sat back and enjoyed spending time with my kids. I sure do love them.

So, royal readers, I have tomorrow and Monday to spend with them and I am looking forward to a visit to the Ft. Worth Zoo, a couple of walks and some fine conversation and food. I am very blessed and am still working on the whole "contentment" thing.