The choir was singing and my dad was up out of his seat clapping and singing along.
I on the other hand was a little uncomfortable. I wasn't uncomfortable because I was afraid to praise God. I just wasn't familiar with any of these people at all.
I didn't know my dad meant he wanted me to come to church with him this soon. I was not ready at all when he came to my aunts house and told her to get me up for church.
I almost made us late and I know he was little ticked off because he wasn't as cheery and happy to see me this morning on the way to church.
I don't know what he expected though. He didn't give me a warning. I would have totally been up and ready if he would have given me an early notice. I don't play that late stuff and I see I get that from my father.
I actually admired how into the music he was and how he let the spirit lead his actions and not worry about what the next person thought of him getting up and singing along with the choir.
I wish I could be less self conscious like he is. The choir finished their last song and began to sit in the seats as the Pastor got out of his seat to stand in front of the podium. The pastor then began to speak.
"I would like for everyone to bow their heads as we pray. Lord we thank you for bringing us together on this blessed day and I pray that you guide my tongue in what you want me to say and not what I want to say. I ask that you keep the Holy Spirit with me as I speak unto your children Lord. All these things I pray in your son Jesus name, Amen."
"I want everyone to open your bibles and stand while I read the word. Please turn to Romans 8:14-15. It says "For as many that is led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption whereby we cry, Abba, Father." You all may be seated.
"Now let's talk about this for a moment. This scripture is telling us the we are not controlled by fear. Our lives do not revolve around us being scared to do anything. Some people walk around everyday scared of any and everything. I know that fear doesn't control me. I am not scared to do anything because I know that God has my back no matter where I am or what I'm doing as long as I am doing it for Christ.
Philippians 4:13 says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." So not only am I not filled with fear, I am being strengthened. I remember a time when I was afraid to speak up for myself. I let anyone and everyone walk over me and that held me back from doing a lot of things.
But then as I grew in Christ I started to notice my voice become bigger and more authoritative. I noticed more people started to listen to me instead of disregarding me. Now I have people waiting to hear what I have to say. God does amazing things for his children.
Matthew 7:7 says "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." I will close with this don't be afraid to ask God for anything. Remember that he always will be by your side through everything you go through in your life."
Almost everybody in the church was shouting or crying while he was giving the word and after. I was so moved by the pastors preaching myself. It's a lesson that everyone needs. I'm so glad my dad decided to bring me.
I looked over at him sitting next to me and he was calm but he had a focused look on his face like he was thinking.
I grabbed his hand and laid my head on his shoulder. He squeezed my hand and turned his head slightly and kissed my forehead. I then looked up into his eyes and noticed that he was crying because his eyes were red and glossy still.
"Are you okay, dad?"
"Yes, sweetie. Are you okay?"
"I'm good."
After people went up for prayer and the assistant pastor dismissed us, me and my dad gathered our things to go.
While I was walking out the door I felt a tap on my shoulder and I turned around to find....
Sorry for the cliff hanger. I just felt like updating because I don't as often.
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