I had a great time of study and worship this morning. I visited a church that I have been to before and feel that God is calling me to step back and to get some perspective. The topic of the sermon this morning felt like it was written just for me. There was so much in it that really applied to what has been going on in my life and in my church life.

It felt so good to be involved in a class. It has been a long time since I have felt that. This church is so much smaller then I am use to and to be a new face in a small church means everyone notices you.

I picked a pew and sat in it waiting for my friend Megan. The people sitting near me all welcomed me but none sat with me which was fine because I was waiting for Megan. A couple that I know from work saw me sitting alone and insisted that I join them. I told them I was planning on sitting with a friend they still insisted that I join them and that Megan sit with us too. It was warm and welcoming and I felt starved for the worship and study that I received today.

You can get to busy and to involved with serving to step back and be served for a change was a real refreshing moment for me. I have been way to wrapped up in meeting everyone else's needs that I have not taken time to meet my own.