Sunday Morning

Maybe it's because I am used to him.

Maybe it is because our children grew up together and his wife is my friend and we were all in the same Small Group at one time so he seems like a real person, not someone who should be set apart as a 'minister.'

Maybe it is because he made the connection with Leo and Agnes and then was with us when they died, even coming to the hospital the morning that we lost Leo.  Their funeral services were so thoughtful and perfect tributes to the great people they were in our lives.

Maybe it is because he uses outlines and speaks to my head because that is the way I taught.  Organized.  Outline.  Notes.

Maybe it is because he speaks to my heart.  How many times have I felt like he is telling me JUST what i need to hear exactly WHEN I need to hear it?

Maybe it is because I have tried to find another minister, closer to home, that can speak to me the way he does and make the same type of impact...and I haven't.

Maybe it is like he says, that he is just the mouthpiece...that the real words are coming from a higher power who knows that I need to be connected.

Whatever the reason....the sermon this morning spoke to me on several levels.

Cleaning out his dad's house.  So much of what he and his brothers experienced hit home with me.  The dumpster.  The packed closets full of clothes, many with price tags still hanging on the sleeves.  The disgusting food in the refrigerator.  The trash that needed to be discarded.  The usable things that were given away (in our case, sold at auction).  The decision to toss some things that pulled at the heartstrings.  Been there.

References to the scriptures.  Since I began the OBS on studying the Bible in 40 Days, I find myself recognizing passages and there is a spark of knowledge when a particular book, chapter, and verse is a focus.  If I were to grab my Bible, I just might find those verses highlighted and notations written in the margins.  I love delving into scripture, and this is validation that it is working with me.

Finally the election.  Jim stated today what I have been feeling.  Our country is very divided right now.  So much is dependent on this election.  I know that Jim has voted already.  And he said that he already knows who is going to win.  It will be the man who is in God's plan to lead our country for the next four years.  God has a plan for us; this is just one of things that will fall into place according to His plan.

Gary didn't hear the sermon this morning since he slept later and was in the shower when Jim was speaking.  However, when I shared my take-aways with him, he disagreed with the view on the election.  He said that there are so many workers on the side of Satan out here more people who were trying to overthrow the good with evil.  He said no matter what, he is positive that God will be taking care of us.

That was  my Sunday morning.  Late breakfast.  Listening to a lot of The Ball Brothers and Legacy Five on YouTube.  

Great message, Jim.  Just what I needed to hear.