I attended two different churches today. One in the morning and the other this afternoon. Something happened at the morning service that just threw me for a loop and became a bit of a distraction. Holy Spirit then brought to my attention an incident that happened years ago. I shared the story with my friend. I asked forgiveness after the service if I was thinking in a wrong mind set. I just could not seem to shake this and felt drawn by Holy Spirit to go to a church I never attended before.
Let me interject something right now if I may, seems to be that last weeks and this weeks evening/afternoon services have one thing in common. Both churches have an abundance of young adults that attend these churches. That is a good thing, a very good thing at that. The youth hunger for the word of God and a true move of Holy Spirit. As a mature in age person it is most refreshing to be around the younger generation it is as though you're revived just being amongst them. Praise God. I do not even feel out of place I just take the ride of Holy Spirit wave and go with it. Praise God for Holy Spirit nudges and that I responded today.
The church service format this afternoon was a panel of people on the platform answering questions that were fielded to them. Sort of like a fireside chat. The pastor and his wife were also a part of this panel discussion. I listened and it was around 5:45pm to be exact today 12/2/18 that I felt Holy Spirit nudge to write in my journal. I did and this is what I wrote: "I went to church today and saw in the sanctuary a row of people and some were eating a biscuit sandwich and even a person pulled out a packet of ketchup and put it on the sandwich. I also saw people doing text messages on their phones. This was in daylight and the lights not dimmed in the sanctuary.
All this was going on while the pastor was sharing.
It bothered my heart and I was reminded of years ago when in the choir and we prayed in a room prior to going onto the platform to minister. They were eating chicken wings in the prayer room. I shared with the worship leader/minister about there should be no chicken bones/crumbs in the prayer room. This was ministry and not a social group.
I was disturbed by this today and felt led to go to church again this afternoon. Two Sunday's in a row, 2 different churches/church services. I asked Holy Spirit to forgive me if I was being judgmental and being religious. Again, my heart is broken with this disrespect. Irreverence for the House of God. I do not want to judge for not knowing the circumstance. Whatever happened to fasting the service and then eat after the service?
Forgive me if I am being judgmental but my heart is heavy. Please correct me Holy Spirit if I am seeing this wrong. I am sitting in church right now as I am receiving this very word. Bless this family Lord bless them immensely, that is my hearts cry this very date in this moment in time."
This journey today was a step in faith for me. Years ago I had a Stealth car and I knew how the gas gauge worked and back then I was learning about stepping out in faith with Holy Spirit. I lived about 45 minutes away from where I worked and there would be times I would hear Holy Spirit say trust Me in regard to driving home very low on gasoline and not running out of gas. Every time He was most faithful and I never ran out of gasoline. Well, when I left for church this afternoon I was below 1/4 tank of gasoline. I felt that same familiar nudge to trust that I would be fine gasoline wise that is. I did and off I go on my journey. Yes sir, that is exactly what I did. I travelled about 30-40 miles away to attend this church. First time I attended this church at this location. Sure enough, the low gas light comes on but I still feel ok in my spirit to keep on trusting. I did. I knew it would be ok. I kind of like these moments because it reminds me of the sweet fragrance and happy memory of how Holy Spirit did and continues to take care of me . Where God guides God provides right. The answer is affirmative.
I felt led to head home and get off at a certain exit and get gasoline and then go to a TJ Maxx. I did and what a blessing awaited me there at TJ Maxx. You know how I love to bless Israel right? Well, I was able to pick up a cream made where do you think? Israel of course. Also tucked away was a beautiful Patricia Nash leather satchel. It has a floral print on it. I knew it had to be marked incorrectly because I showed the clerk a similar version and about $70.00 less than the one I had in my hand. After further research yes indeed it was marked incorrectly and I was able to get it for $70.00 less. I am actually writing in a Patricia Nash leather journal that I purchased on my last journey. I do not know why I am drawn to leather products now but I am. A few weeks ago I discovered TJ Maxx had a few different varieties of vegan leather hand bags. I know someone under marked these @ $29.99. The leather is so supple and of course I treated them with saddle soap first then mink oil to protect them. I have found by past experience that I have paid that amount if not a higher price point for certain well known brand handbags that were not leather and I would find the handle tends to fray away. So, I would like to think that leather handles will be more durable. See, God guided me through Holy Spirit today and my oh my how I was blessed. Did you go on a Holy Spirit adventure today?
Thank you Holy Spirit for allowing me the opportunity to place an offering in the church I attended this afternoon/evening. I am blessed to be a blessing to bless others. I think I heard that phrase from Joan Hunter Ministries and it is one of those true phrases that connects with my spirit.
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