After free time, we had a session. It was the third one this week. For the first time, I was actually excited for it. Now that I was a believer, I couldn't wait to find out what happened next in the story!
I was going to sit with my roommates, but then Lincoln invited me to sit with him. They all encouraged me to accept the invitation. But I would feel bad if I left them, so I told him he could sit with us girls. Surprisingly, he didn't seem to mind. And Blake joined us a few minutes later, so at least he wasn't the only guy in the group.
The session began with song time. Everyone called it 'worship,' but I didn't really get that meaning, so I just called it song time.
We sang a really cool song called "Endless Praise." It was really upbeat and fun. I found myself jumping up and down with everyone else and having a good time.
The lyrics said: To you, let endless praise resound. Every night and day, and with no delay, let endless praise resound. And then it would go back to the music.
They slowed it down after that, with a song called "Jesus I Come." The melody was slow and beautiful and almost reminded me of a lullaby.
Oh how I need your grace
More than my words can say
Jesus, I come. Jesus, I come.
In all my weaknesses
You are my confidence
Jesus, I come. Jesus, I come.
I will rise and stand redeemed
Heaven open over me
To your name
Eternally
Endless glory I will bring.
By the time it got to the bridge of the song, I was in tears.
Thank you, Jesus
Just as I am, I come
Hallelujah
Oh, what amazing love.
There was this overwhelming presence in the room and I didn't know how to describe it. My heart felt heavy but at the same time, it was like a weight being lifted off my shoulders.
I let the words wash over me, my voice too broken to sing. I really connected with this song, in a way I never had before with other songs.
In my mind, I began to pray. "Thank you, Jesus, for saving me. For accepting me just as I am. I'm so happy to be redeemed. I will bring endless glory to your name."
If this was what worship was like, I wanted to pause this moment and live in it forever.
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7 Days {edited}
Teen FictionRain isn't the church-going type. She's been burned out by her previous congregation, who judged her because of her family's decisions and lifestyles. Her teachers in school speak about evolution, and Rain pretty much agrees with what they're saying...
