one more time

October 19, 2009 | Just thinking out loud

Yesterday morning the sermon was good and worship was incredible. Sunday school was invigorating as the teens discussed intelligent design and the faith factor.

But it was the moments spent in the altar that I needed.

Do you ever get like that? I needed to feel Him.

I’ve been busy, preparing for Ecuador, writing, meeting deadlines. Right now I’m traveling five hours (okay, I stopped at Panera Bread, so no worries on Suzie blogging while driving) to work on a project. I’ll be gone for three days, then back for a radio interview, packing, and flying off with Compassion Internation to participate in the Infant Survival program.

Just like my last post, I needed to stop and soak in what was around me. When I did, this is what I saw:

I saw a man whose daughters used to be meth addicts. Both of his daughters stood next to him, their hands lifted. His granddaughter played in his arms. He sat in the seat, his head back, tears washing down his face.

Priceless.

A teen sat with her mom, pouring out her heart. She talked passionately, then her mother pulled her close and prayed with her.

Beautiful.

All around me little miracles were taking place as the presence of God saturated that small area.

And me? Another little miracle was unfolding as I slowed down — put aside all the things I knew I needed to be thinking about — and just felt Him.

It seems to be my theme this week, doesn’t it?

It’s not putting everything aside. It’s just allowing those moments in. Slowing down to enjoy and savor them.

And maybe even to be changed by them…

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