Wednesday, 21 March 2012, was Human Rights Day in South Africa. It was also "Night of Worship" at Southpoint Church. I feel closest to God during worship when I can feel the music flow from my soul and the voices around me melt into a glorifying chorus to praise an Almighty God. I felt close to God that night... Closer than I have in a long time.
They took communion (the breaking of bread and drinking of wine or grape juice actually as a symbol of Christ's sacrifice for us) and between every few songs, my pastor would relay sections of a message. He spoke about heaviness. Not so much physical heaviness but rather emotional and spiritual heaviness. I could immediately relate because for the past few months that is all that I have been feeling. Heavy.
We had the opportunity to have people pray for us and I made use of it. I prayed too and I'm trying to be happy. I'm waiting... I can't rush God's perfect plan.
It hurts to wait when I want certain things now and get them if I don't act now. It's difficult and yes, Christian life isn't easy but that doesn't mean I don't wish that it was at times.
I do feel like something, some burden, has been lifted. God will, however, continue to test me.
Sola Gratia [By Grace Alone]
Sola Fide [By Faith Alone]
Solus Christus [By Christ Alone]
Sola Scriptura [By Scripture Alone]
Soli Deo Gloria [To God Alone Be The Glory]
I am ready.
--J.
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