eye openers

I feel as if I should post this, since so many of my recent posts have revolved around our new church facility.

We held our first service in the new Worship Center today. It was stressful and relieving all at the same time. I learned much about myself through the events of today and preparations that took place yesterday. What did I learn?

I learned that I have far to go in my Christian walk.

I allowed evil to squeeze his way into the crevices of my soul. It felt horrible. In fact, it felt sickening. When I say that, I mean that it actually made me feel sick. What else did I learn?

I learned that I love my Lord so much because I believe that the sick feeling I felt was His way of getting my attention and showing me that I had left my soul's door open to an unwelcome visitor. I am grateful that I have friends, people who truly love me, that the Lord brought to my side just when I needed them...just when my ears were in need of uplifting and encouraging words.

In looking back, I see that I had placed the music above the Word. In the end, the Lord showed me what he wanted heard on this day, and it wasn't the music. It was the Word. When I look back on the day, the message stands out above all else...and that is how it should be.