Things I am learning
It’s always good when you come back from Sunday service and feel like you have really been challenged or that you have gained some vital piece of knowledge that will add to your life. Today was one of those days.
We got to church our usual ten minutes late, which isn’t bad considering we live nearly an hour away, and it was snowing. Our new beast of an SUV helped in that endeavor. Anywho, our church is meeting at the local university on Sundays because we have run out of space in the sanctuary. The good thing is that there is plenty of space for the growing number of college students that attend every week. The not so good thing is that the acoustics in the lecture hall are absolutely horrendous, and our very lively worship team sounds even louder and more chaotic than it normally would. Thankfully, there is a hallway just outside the lecture hall where those of us who don’t want to be blown away can sit, listen, and participate in a way that won’t permanently damage our ear drums. It was in the hall way that I saw a good friend who I haven’t talked to in quite a few weeks because she has been very ill with morning sickness during a much anticipated and prayed for pregnancy. We got a chance to quickly catch up and talk about the impeding baby boom going on in our congregation right now…which I guess is inevitable when you are a church with a 90% college aged population. This baby boom is sometimes difficult for me, as our God has not yet chosen to allow me to participate in it. I try my best to maintain a joyful attitude, and pray to my Father continually for grace, joy, and the ability to truly support the women around me.
Our church has a tradition that, after worship, we gather together in small groups to pray with one another. We prayed with our beloved elder who has just turned 90. His words really struck me. This man thanks and praises God more openly than almost anyone I know, and yet he asked that God would help him praise MORE! Lord, Joe is asking for your help to praise more? It really struck my heart.
Things I am learning #1: I need to praise God more.
After we prayed, Charlie got up and gave the before-offering sermon. Yes, we have mini sermons all throughout our service. I love it. Tidbits of truth all over. Charlie talked about how we need to take the times we are offended by God ,and thank Him that He is working something in our lives and hearts. Our God knows what He is doing, and when we are offended, He is trying to stretch us. I have definitely been offended by my God lately. Lots and lots of things I don’t understand. So God is building trust…how much can He trust me with right now? Which fits into Pastor John’s sermon about the parable of the talents. How much can you trust me with, God? Am I not ready for these things I want so badly? Are these other young mothers ready? See, there’s that offense coming out again. Trying to trust, trying to become who He needs me to be. No more no less.
Things I am learning #2: I don’t know what God is up to, but He does, and I need to get closer to Him to find out.
On the more shallow end, my husband is teaching me a lot about technology and quality. He is obsessed with my blog right now, and told me that he would be for at least the next few weeks…which is when I said “Oh, so after that it will be old news, eh?” and he said “Absolutley!” 
But for now, I can ask for as much help as I need to get this thing off to a good start, and he is there for me, except he is leaving for two weeks. BLAH!
Things I am learning #3: I love my husband’s sexy-big brain!
I am going to try to get some of my writings up for you to sample, if you are interested. Most are very child friendly, as my favorite genre is child geared. Some are more adult oriented, but I will try to make it clear so that you don’t accidentally read something out loud that could be embarrassing.
Okay. Here’s to another week of adventure.
Hannah
