Well let’s just start with last week. Last week was… insane. All I can say is God moved so powerfully, every service centered on holiness and getting to the point of daily repentance. I really learned this week that no matter how well you live your life, no matter how many good deeds you do or things you say no to you are still unworthy of entering in God’s presence. It is only with continuous repentance that we can stay in a state that is even close to what we need to be for God. And even then… we still aren’t clean enough. Wow I really could go on and on but… well I’m sure that this topic will be a reoccurring one from now on. Holiness… it’s the only way to go. It seems so dull from a world’s perspective… but to be counted as one that God sees and is proud of is better than watching any dirty comedy or listening to profane music just to be current or fit in. Bottom line we should delight in God and He will give us the desires of our heart (Psalm 37:4)… can you imagine if the desire of your heart was just more of Him (instead of a car, husband/wife, job, etc.)? I’m sure it would come out in double portion… regardless I’m going to find out… and I’ll let you know when I do.

Weekend Update

Saturday: Saturday was nice because it was the first day without church in a week. Now don’t get me wrong I love church… I love it a whole lot… but seeking God and singing hard everyday for seven days does a number on your body and I was ready for some well overdue rest! I woke up around 9:30 (which is sleeping in for me) and went to the church to do adopt a block. We had quite a few people there so we got a lot of garbage picked up. Then Holly and I went back to my house and watched Pocahontas and Rent… oh yeah… we are a diverse crowd. Then we just hung out for a while. I talked with Vincent for about an hour and then went to bed… Saturday was a dream come true… it was everything I wanted in a day off and more. Hard work in the morning and then rest and relaxation in the afternoon!

Sunday: Really I was excited to get back to church my body was rested… my voice was a bit rough… but my body was ready for another press into God’s presence. Service was really powerful in a different way then it had been that past week. People worshiped, praised and received something through the music. It really was the word that was powerful though. Bishop preached on sin, he said that when we sin we break our communion with God but not our union with Him. Just like in a marriage, just because you don’t talk doesn’t mean you’re not still married. It was a really good word. It opened my eyes to a lot of things and made me think back on my life. I reflected on the things I had done and the people who I know and what they had done… and once again I repented. I know that God forgets when He forgives (Isaiah 43:25, Romans 4:7, Psalm 103:12)… literally he cant remember… but I just like to ask again… I want to make sure He knows that I really am sorry for things I have done and the things my friends have done. I just want us all to focus on our union with Him.

Side Note: The more and more I think about my union with Christ the more and more I get excited about marriage. Ladies the Bible says that your husband must love you as Christ loves the church. That is a whole lot of love to live up to; and in turn you must submit to him in love. I’m just excited for everything God has for me that’s all… Ephesians 5:22-33

Back to Sunday: So after service I have a meeting with Pastor Julia, Minister Paul and Trenecsia. We just talked music ministry stuff and everything went really well. During Bishop’s sermon he preached about ribs (do you remember those days Julie???) so I had purposed in my heart that Vincent was going to take me to Jones (remember Mel???)  after service. But before we could enjoy some amazing barbeque we first had to battle… dun dun dun… the moving of the stage. All the big stuff had been taken care of and for the most part it was simply the technicalities that needed to be tended too. So it took us a bit (I stink at estimating time but I’d say no more than an hour no less than 30 minutes) to get everything where it needed to be. Finally we were free to go and eat… Lord knows we both hadn’t had so much as a bite for nearly 7 hours. So we get to Jones and partake in some succulent ribs… and Vincent literally knew everyone in the whole place. It was good for him because early on in our relationship we were always in the north end and I knew everyone… so now he had some time to shine… if you will. After the lunch/dinner we hung out at his place and watched Daddy Day Care… then I went home… simple as that!

Monday: It was a busy but productive day, which flew by, as it should. Work was decent… it was staple day, which hopefully by now explains my blogy absence…. Then I went and hung out with Pastor LaTonya. She is going to be the Pastor that oversees my side of Vincent and my courtship.

Side Note: Now we aren’t doing anything wrong by any means. It’s just a safety net. I love our church so much because of this exact reason. They always in everyway possible set you up for success. They see that Vincent and I are together and that we are going with God. So they come along side us, check in with us, and make sure that we stay in the place we need to be. So awesome!

So after talking relationship stuff with Pastor LaTonya we talk about church, friends, kids really just everything. Then I went home to do my Monday cleaning. I was way overdue because every Monday I’ve been doing something and I was way behind. So in a matter of 2.5 hours I cleaned my bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom then started on laundry. Now it might not seem like much on paper… but if you saw the original state of all of that you would know it was nothing short of a miracle. Rillo and Vincent came over to have a Children’s Ministry meeting (they needed a central place to meet and my house was it) and then afterward Vincent and I went out to Applebee’s to talk about our days (I tell him more then I tell you).

Which really just brings me to today. I had to go to my parent’s house this morning and wait for the electrician to show up (they lost heat in half the side of the house). Then after he came and fixed them all up I went to work, hopped on the computer and started to write to you… see how important you are. Well that’s just about it… well really that’s just it. Leave comments about how much you missed me… Linz  

Bad Pastor!

11:57 PM, Feb. 28, 2006 .. Posted by Big lady in the back!

Sermons like that can make a girl fat real quick and i don't mean phat.... its a good thing you got praise and worship to keep the hips and abs as holy as the rest of the package!