A few nights ago I got a text from an old church friend. In all honesty, I was shocked. I seriously had thought that returning to church would never happen because I felt no one even cared. That text almost had me crying had I not been in a car with others.
Needless to say last night I took that step. When Tim and I pulled up to the church I almost panicked. It felt as though my heart would leap from my chest. What would it be like walking into church not for a wedding but to honestly hear the word. EEK! was all I could come up with.
Once through the doors it wasn't so bad, then walking through to a seat - wow! It was a rush of emotions, it was as though I had never left. Tommy - another old friend - saw me walk in and I believe he did a double take. Others smiled and a lot nodded. I felt like coming home from a long, long journey. The up-side: Tim was right beside me.
Church was great, but honestly the discussion after was amazing. So many people came to say hello and meet Tim. I was so overwhelmed with happiness. Tim was welcomed with opened arms and it made me so happy.
Thank you God for that first text, the courage to follow through, and the things I heard that night. Promises were kept!
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