In God’s House

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Psalm 100:4

We had a blessed serve yesterday, praise God! Dad got the idea from some of Spurgeon’s writings to change the set up of the church around. He thought it would be good to stir people up a little, I guess. We do tend to get too used to things being as usual. We left for church early so Dad (and Josiah, who does the sound system) could carry out Dad’s brilliant ideas. =) It worked out okay, though being a firm hater of change, I didn’t care for the set up at all. But, just between you and me, I must admit that it had grown on me by the end of the service. I felt a bit nervous at first, playing the piano and all with it being in a different place. Any change always ruffles my feathers and makes me sorta uneasy. God, merciful and kind, gave me grace to play well anyway. He is good! I’ll try to get some pictures next Sunday.

We were blessed to have several visitors, including Pauline (who was recently saved) for the first time and also a young couple and their adorable baby girl. I was in the nursery with Patricia, so I got to enjoy the baby. The little girls colored the pictures I printed off that morning, and I read them a Bible story, which they told me they didn’t want to hear but did anyway because I’m so “mean.” =) Kids need to know whose in charge…and it’s not them!

I felt there was a special bonding between the ladies after our good fellowship on Saturday. Odia smiled at me several times from her seat (I was at the piano). That encouraged me. I think we should get together more often, but I think I’ve already said that before. =) I really appreciate our ladies. I’m glad for those few faithful ones who just keep coming back for more. Their teachable spirits are a blessing! I know I need to have more patience with folks as the Lord has patience with me and my many faults.

Dad preached part two of his message entitled, “The Saviour-Sensitive Church,” about truth--real truth (God’s truth) and relative truth (Satan’s truth). Since I was in the nursery I didn’t get to hear it, but if it was anything like the week before, then it was good! A true scorcher!

I’m so glad for the privilege of going to church. You know, it never fails that I wake up feeling sick on Sunday mornings. I believe the enemy has it especially planned that way to keep me from going to church. Satan hates church and will do his very best to keep Christians from being in attendance. You know what I always find quite ironic? I’ve never given in and stayed home, although I’ve had good reason to, and by the time we get to church I feel better. Interesting! One good thing about having a job in church is that I feel obligated to go regardless of physical wellness (or not). That’s why the preacher encourages folks to find a job in the church and stick with it. Satan will have a much harder time keeping us from going to church if we realize the importance of our position in God’s house and strive to fulfill it. People need to learn commitment. Several years ago I listened to a message called “What Ever Happened To Commitment?” Wow! If Christians would just get committed things would sure change…for the better!

Well, I’m done blabbing. =) I will love thee, O Lord, my strength! Praise God!