An Emotional Uplifting Sunday

 The kids and I got up and ready for church.  Despite how I felt yesterday, with a heavy sad heart I awoke lighter and happier feeling.  That is only the work of the Lord and for that I'm very thankful.  I'm going to put something out there to share, and part of it is for me to start moving forward with the Lord walking beside me.

My husband and I have been separated for 3 weeks now.  Yesterday several things were said to me.  One of them being "As soon as I get money I'm going to go file for a divorce."

I was looking forward to going to church and enjoying fellowship and a potluck afterwards then go take pictures of a friend of mine and her family.  The kids and I dressed up a little too so we could take some too.

Greeted with hugs and smiles then we all settled in to sing and praise God.  Apparently there were heavy emotions floating all around this morning.  The music, the choices of songs were powerful.  The second to last song I was struggling with keeping the tears that were welling up in my eyes at bay.  My voice was silent as I stood there reading the words and swaying to the music.  I finally walked out and headed to the ladies room.  The door closed and the tears spilled out.  Shortly two friends came in and comforted me for a few minutes.  I dried up my eyes and headed back inside to sit and listen to the sermon.
 

 Your Great Name

Lost are saved; find their way; at the sound of Your Great Name
All condemned; feel no shame; at the sound of Your Great Name
Every fear; has no place; at the sound of Your Great Name
The enemy; he has to leave; at the sound of Your Great Name

(Chorus)
Jesus, worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us
Son of God and man you are high and lifted up
That all the world will praise Your Great Name

All the weak; find their strength; at the sound of Your Great Name
Hungry souls; receive grace; at the sound of Your Great Name
The fatherless; they find their rest; at the sound of Your Great Name
Sick are healed, and the dead are raised. At the sound of Your Great Name

(Bridge)
Redeemer, my Healer; Lord Almighty
My Savior; Defender; you are my King
Redeemer; my Healer; Lord Almighty
My Savior; Defender; you are my King

 

Came to my Rescue

Falling on my knees in worship
Giving all I am to seek your face
Lord all I am is yours

My whole life
I place in your hands
God of Mercy
Humbled I bow down
In your presence at your throne

I called you answered
And you came to my rescue and I
I wanna be where you are

In my life be lifted high
In our world be lifted high
In our love be lifted high

The sermon this morning was a reminder of God knowing everything.  God has a plan and there are no surprises.  He knows what lays ahead for each of us.  He knows of the changes in my life, they were not a surprise to him.  He has a plan for me.