First, I just went downstairs to put away some paint away, and laughed at the rubber mouse someone had put on the carpet. It looked very convincing, and I was looking forward to asking my dad how much my mom freaked out when she saw it. I almost kicked it, but stepped over and put the paint away. On my way back, I went to pick the rubber mouse up to bring upstairs, when I realized that this was NOT a rubber mouse. Rubber mice do not have fur or a moving tail. Yuck. I almost kicked that.
Second is my humbling realization of the day. My dad can kick my ass at running. He will be training me. And I have to get over that.
Third, today was Confirmation Sunday. And this morning I very much wanted to go to Living Hope to avoid sitting through an entire "boring" and packed service. I think I have this mindset often. It's a bummer when there's a baptism because the service will take ten minutes longer. Dang, communion PLUS he's preaching? It took me a second to realize how backwards this mindset really is. Today, I got to watch 36 kids proclaim their faith for themselves to an entire congregation. Today, I got to be a part of their faith journey. I get to welcome infants into God's family, I get to partake in a meal of my Lord's body and blood because he wants only what is best for me. These aren't inconveniences. These are privileges and these are blessings. And today I got 36 reminders of Christ's love for me.
Isaiah 41:10--So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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