I decided to go with a new look... I will probably change it as often as I do my desktop..which is like, weekly. I wanted to express some random things, like the fact that I really love coffee shops. I love just sitting with a coffee and my computer listening to really weird music. And the baristas are usually really nice people. I actually end up having more random conversations with people in coffee shops than other places. It just feels comfortable and happy, but its probably just the coffee talking. :)
I've been in Greenville for the week while Matt was in New Mexico. I had lots of time to run around with my sister and friend Leslie. I also had a lot of emotional things go on with the family. I've had a lot of time to think, and I want to do a little personal study on worship. I wrote down lots of questions or points I'd like to look into Biblically, to see what God told us about worship and not what we made up ourselves. What does He enjoy in worship and what does He desire from us in worship. I've heard things before, but I've never studied it for myself. I want to have lots of references and things put together in one place where I can go back when I need a reminder. The attitude and environment for corporate worship has had a lot of ups and downs for me, and I'd like to get my mind in the right place for what it involves and what God expects of me. Any thoughts or links would be appreciated. :)
I called this post "Rain, Shine, rain, shine, " because that's what its doing outside right now. It rains for like a minute, then stops. Then rains again. Which I have always thought was cool. I like the rain. Its so weird when you think about it...water falling from the sky.
One of the things I have been learning lately are the lies that emotions often tell. I had quite the up and down earlier this week with some family stuff, and it really did just completely wreck me for like an hour or so..then I got distracted in a bookstore and I was fine. Thankfully, God allowed me to remain level headed when it all came up and I could help my mom without the emotion..it all just flooded in later. It clouds everything, but it passes just as easily..but only when I am praying for peace and for Christ to teach me how to handle whats going on. He's so quick to rescue me when I cry out.
So, thank you to my wonderful friends who have helped me learn more about Christ along the way. You have been a great tool for the Creator in shaping my view of Him and the Church. Thank you for your obedience.
