Freely you have been given, now freely give.

How and why do you worship a God you do not know?

Why do you love something you do not know?

How do I know God more?

God reveals himself through His Word and thus it is vitally important to my life/worship that I study the Word of God. If you say that you love to worship, you love the music, but you have a hard time studying the Bible, know that we do know more of God when we spend time in his presence and worship Him in our songs and praises, but there is a whole new world (cue song) waiting to be discovered in the very Word of God...

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*deep inhale ... exale*
mmmmmmmyawn...
Sunday afternoon naps. So good.

Happy places...

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I am happy to report that church was so wonderful this morning. I've been pretty excited about it all week, and especially musically, after rehearsal on Thursday. This sermon series lent itself well to music, which makes me wonder if the concept of generosity goes much, much deeper than we'd ever really thought before- Rev. Mike brought some pretty poignant thoughts to the table concerning generosity- being generous to the point of sacrifice: It captures the attention of heaven (the widow who gave from her poverty- caught no one but Jesus' attention), the center of all creation in heaven and on earth IS a sacrifice, while the God-head sits enthroned in the center of all, at the right hand is the Lamb who was slain, the perfect and ultimate sacrifice, pleading our case before the Father, Almighty. Thirdly, generosity and sacrifice leave a legacy, and pave the way for those in the future.

All of the music coincided with some of the verses- even as the one who chose the music, I was in awe of how awesome it was to worship God in light of "generosity". For me, it is humbling to give because I have been given so very much, and my sacrifice is so little compared to the one made in exchange for my own life I have nothing to offer but my worship and my trust in God. Freely, Jesus gave it all for us and surrendered it all upon the cross. Great is the love poured out for all... this is our God.

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In other news,

1. Things I heard in church today, about me:

- "You gotta fella?"

- "Talking, sure, with a little kissing on the door step, too."

-You really look GREAT in jeans.

-We were just commenting on your skirt. You've got LEGS! (This coming from two women).

Note: You can't get away with being single for long in a church like mine without people realizing it. Apparently it has been long enough, for me that people are starting to notice. No lie, I was asked 6 times this week (that's almost once a day),very sneakily, and sometimes not, about a boyfriend. Twice today, as well, I was mistaken for a teenager (like, 17). I'm not sure how that checks out in my book, but I have noticed how hesitant people are to guess my age here in Savannah. Most people know I am in my 20s, but they aren't sure exactly how far into them I am :). I am 23 and a month, today, actually. The usually guesses now range between 17-30ish, however someone thought one of the 8th grade girls was me, today. I was just telling a friend how they all dress like little adults, anyway. It's... sad, because they look so darn cute in their smart little black dresses and oxford high heels, but what happened to the awkward teenage phase? I feel like I'm staring at a bunch of 30 year olds in Sunday School.

In other, other news,

I have been reading and studying the book of Job. I am not far along, but I am fascinated by and totally excited to learn more about this kind of wisdom that Job had to trust God, even though he NEVER knew why he was suffering so much. The whole concept of "heavenly things" and the unknown is not something on which I have focused much attention, but I am definitely aware, and excited about learning more.

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I am not my own, for I have been made new.

Please don't let me go.

I desperately need You.

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