Allen asked me recently if I was ever going to blog again. I told him I wasn't sure. But, here I am again...
Today's message at church was very thought-provoking. Jarrod preached on the Israelites fighting the Amelekites, and how Aaron and Hur kept Moses' arms lifted for him when he couldn't do it himself. He talked about encouraging, and how these two men made things better for all of God's people by encouraging (or giving courage) to only one of God's people. The most moving part of the service was at the close of the message, when Jarrod asked us to get into groups of three, and have the person in the middle let their arms be held up by the other two while they prayed for the person in the middle. It was really amazing to see how many people were willing to get out of their little Sunday-church-this-is-my-pew-and-my-space-and-I-don't-need-to-interact-other-than-bland-generalities boxes, and let other people pray for them, touch them. Very inspiring. I've always considered myself somewhat encouraging, but it's made me really consider whether I am. I must admit that I definitely wasn't encouraging to my kids or my husband the rest of the day. Sorry, guys...
Regardless, thank you, Blogville, for encouraging me, and for lifting my arms when I couldn't.
4 comments:
I always miss the good ones (darn you Satan!)
Anyway...you've been an encouragement to me, so don't get down on yourself! And i'm glad you're blogging again - I check every day!
right back at ya!!
Sounds like an awesome sermon. BTW, I always think of you as an encouraging person.
Aw shucks!
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