Adjusting

Here I sit in my room surrounded by a huge mess that is begging me to clean it up and put it away...such is unpacking. However, I thought I might put it off for just a bit as I write this. A few thoughts...

I love my church family. We had our last Sunday service today...yes, my church is officially dissolving...and yes, it makes me sad. However, the timing is right in my life for what God has called me to. I no longer have anything standing between me and what I am supposed to be doing. Today was special. We had our service at a church member's house, and then we had fellowship and lunch. After lunch I just enjoyed watching everyone interact and enjoy one another. You know the friends that you can be apart for an extended period of time and then pick right back up where you left off...that's my church family. My heart swelled from all the love and joy that surrounded me. What a blessing they all are in my life. H, you were missed!!!

Another thought that I had yesterday. I think I feel like other people do not suffer. I mean, technically I know that other people suffer, but it isn't real to me. Especially if someone has caused me suffering, I think that somehow they don't hurt as well. How could someone who hurts me suffer themselves? God has opened my eyes to see that a bit. I pray that I am able to see that need in people more and lift them up to God who alone is able to comfort and heal.

Well, I think I have about exhausted my procrastination time on this...my room is calling me to clean it. I think I might have a lead on a job...gonna apply tomorrow. And I think a Sunday afternoon nap is in order...

Peace out yo!

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