Sunday, April 11, 2010

My Father's House

I love Sundays! When you are walking with God, Sundays just seem a little more special. It's a chance to go to HIS house. He's at mine all week long. But today, I get to go to His. I am able to see all of my brothers and sisters and I am able to see all of the company that is coming to visit. I can't wait to have them as part of our family, too.

Satan has a way of knowing when you are excited about going to church. I remember the very first Sunday that we had decided to go to Life Church. That morning we woke up and Robert announced that we were going to try this new church. I had already been a couple of times, but hadn't continued because he didn't want to go. When he said that we were going, I was thrilled! Then...satan struck. Our water pipes had frozen. YIKES! No stopping us! We went over to my mom and dad's house to get ready for church. Jason Crabb was visiting our church that morning. We didn't know that before we arrived, but boy! We were certainly glad to have gone. We quickly made that our church home. Fact is, satan doesn't want us to go to church. He doesn't want us to grow in God. He certainly doesn't want us walking with Him. So when Sunday morning rolls around and one thing after another happens, realize that it is all satan and stay determined to go to your Father's house! You will be blessed.

We used to think that we didn't need a church. We loved God, read our Bible and taught our kids about God. We thought that was enough. We had no idea how much we were missing until we went. If you don't have a church home for whatever reason, please just get out there and give it a shot. You might finally find one that you are as blessed with as we are!

Have an awesome day today! Today is YOUR day! Want to know why? Because God made it for you!