I Heard This Song Today And I Just Love It, "Good To Me" by Audrey Assad.

I Have An Idea...Why Not Revive The Choir Robe.

I was watching Brother Dave from Canton, Ohio and noticed their choir wears choir robes. I think we should go back to using them, let me share with you my reason why OK. We have gone away from choirs as we use to know them as that, now the" in" thing is praise teams on the platform with maybe a choir off to the side somewhere. I find it a bit distracting at times when the praise team wears regular street clothes. When they use to wear choir robes there was no distraction for everyone looked the same. We were dressed the same to a certain extent except for the rules of what you were to wear under the robes and the type of shoes to be worn also. When I was in a choir I do not think we were allowed to wear jeans under the choir robe, there is nothing wrong with that at all. We come to church so casual at times that I find the respect for God as a side note and our comfort takes front and center. Why has it become a state of mind all about "everything is about me?"
Another reason for wearing choir robes is no one's ego stands out for we all look alike. When you take away the choir robes then pride and arrogance comes front and center. I guess I notice this more while watching a church service via television. It causes one to wonder things so simple as this, that is a cute outfit I wonder where they got that, etc. Not only things like that but what about a person who does not have the wardrobe to keep up with the colors one is to wear on that particular day of worship on the platform. We had to abide by color schemes when the choir robes were packed up and not used anymore. It can make one feel uncomfortable if they do not have anything to wear to go along with the color scheme for the week. What if they are not in a position to run out and purchase clothing to be able to sing in the choir that Sunday? You are limiting people in the congregation that truly have a heart for the Lord and the anointing is with them but they will not step out to try out for the choir for the fact that clothing would prevent them from singing. I hope this makes sense to you.
Do you see where I am coming from? When we are all in like clothing or our clothing is covered up by a choir robe then we all become equal so to speak and then there is no one distracted and the anointing pours forth in greater demand. People are not then self conscious of what they are wearing or how they look and they concentrate on praising the Lord. These are simple thoughts that should be considered. Are we not there to worship and praise the Lord or are we there to see the latest fashion styles or fashion flubs depending on how you dress? Take pride out of this equation and the anointing will fall forth in a greater way.
I know the choir robe is a thing of the past but there is nothing wrong with the reasoning behind it. We all become one as a choir when there are not other things of distraction.

Here Is A Word Just For You Today

Do You Know Anyone That Surfs On A Surf Board? This Card May Be Just Right For Them.

I was in the card making mode yesterday and this is what I crafted. I was pondering about it today and as I was this came to me:

Selecting
Unwise
Routes
Forward

Isn't that interesting? I never surfed before but what I have seen causes me to wonder about this further. When you are surfing on a surf board and you catch a wave it can either be a sweet experience or it can be a wave that causes you to get hurt. I would guess it has to do with talent, experience and your gut instinct. What does one do when they catch that wave that is far more advanced than their experience? I guess you cannot do anything but accept the challenge and ride that wave. I would guess that your stomach is probably churning inside of you because you do not know where it will lead you as the final outcome.
Once I was in the Carolina's and saw what happened to a person that was caught in a strong under current, they had black eyes, that current sort of beat them up.
If you choose to not make wise decisions in your life and just jump out without putting thought into it, it can cause turmoil in your life. Have you been there before?. One good thing though, God will see you through it and when you come out the other side of the situation you will be able to see it was the hand of God guiding you all along. He did not leave you. You may not have been able to feel that sturdy, strong hand guiding you through. Why is it that we do not see it as we travel that road but it is in hindsight that we really see His hand directing us? Amazes me, it truly does. I have seen the hand of God many times in my life directing my path and shielding me from the enemy and coming out smelling like the fragrance of the most beautiful flower in the world.
That is the God that I serve, a loving, just God that not only loves His children but corrects them when it is needed. The correction is used to make one stronger and less dependent on their self and more dependent on God.
Take time to not just run into your next experience but take that  moment or two of thought. It may just save you from having regret. I hope you like this handcrafted card by me.

I also handcrafted greeting cards for one that is welcoming a new child into their life.

I Created A New Panda Thank You Card, I Hope You Like It

This  is my Panda thank you card, isn't it cute?

Inside of the card.