I loved being in church today! I walked in the door and couldn't wait to find someone to share a smile with! A hug here. A hug there. A compliment. A kind word.
Next thing I knew, my RED shoes were almost running into the church auditorium to take in as much of the music and worship as possible. It was one of those mornings when no "warm up" was needed. I dropped my purse on my chair, lifted my hands into the air, shut my eyes and breathed in the glory! I couldn't wait to whisper wonderful words of love to my Lord and Savior between songs.
The preaching was awesome. I just sat back and bathed in the Word. The air around me was light. It was as if the Peace of God was just floating all around me.
I had a short meeting after each service... that's right I stayed for all 3 services, to give a preview of a Seekers and New Believers class that I'll be facilitating starting this week. I felt like I was glowing on the inside as I shared the Goodness of God. I mean really, what's better than heading up a discussion group for people who are at a place of saying, "God... If you're real, show yourself to me!" Because we know that when people say that... God shows up!
Ahhh... the wonder and excitement of being around seekers and new believers! One of my favorite places in the world to be!!! Not to mention how awestruck I was as my co-facilitator wept under the anointing of God as he shared of the transforming power of Jesus.
Yeah... It was a GOOD day!
And you know how it all started?
I met up with my girlfriend last night for a chat at Starbucks. We talked for hours of the Goodness of God... of all that He is doing in our lives. We broke open the Scriptures and shared Words of Glory with one another. We laughed. We cried. We giggled. We went deeper into the Things of God.
Truly, We were just 2 little girls... 3 years old maybe?
"Drinking at the Springs of Living Water"
Until we were full.
Full and a little silly.
"Ladies... we're closing in 15 minutes!" they announced as they started mopping the floor.
We packed it up. She dropped me at my car, and we drove off in separate directions. I hated to see her go. What a blessing... to have a friend like that! A friend that POURS into your life. WOW! Thank you Jesus! May there be many more midnight chats that cause me to wake up the next day FILLED and ready to face the world in RED SHOES!
"A happy heart makes the face cheerful"
Proverbs 15:13a
I'll take that anytime!
Gail
