Something is Changing

Natalie has been doing a one on one study with our new youth pastor's wife. The study is on discipleship. Natalie is a naturally quiet person (outside the home) and she wanted to learn how to better lead her fellow students to knowing God. One of the hindrances to that has been our lack of a church. We haven't necessarily been opposed to our former church, but we haven't felt compelled to darken the doorway either. In a sort of limbo, we've been praying about where God would lead. 

Well, last Thursday when I picked Natalie up from her study, she explained that to be a disciple, she needed to go to church. I agreed with her and explained that her dad and I felt it was important too. We then got into a very mature discussion about why we felt the church was no longer our home. She listened intently, took a breath, and said, "it always felt like home to me." 

Honestly, first time I've heard that! Usually getting two teens to church without complaining was like trying to nail jello to the wall! My girl is growing in The Lord. 

And she made me think. We are praying again that if God takes us back to that church that he would renew our hearts and minds and help us to focus on growing, not the old things from before. That we would expect nothing but what we are first willing to give. 

I'm also so very grateful to you, Angela and SirNorm, for the insight that has been playing like a recording in my head! Wise words from the two of you have really helped Steve and I make some headway with the whole church issue. Your words and prayers are very much a blessing!