You know we can use such 'churchy' words without noticing. This is a fun example:
I was at camp a few weeks ago with 5-7 graders from the neighborhood. Most of these kids have been with us on Wednesday nights for the last year at least, hearing stories of God.
Well on the last night, several of the girls and I were laying on the sidewalk looking up at the stars and 'listening for God'. The camp director, came by and pointed out a large cloud, and said "look, it looks like a dove, that represents the peace of God. Isn't that cool." And then he walked off.
One of the girls wondered out loud what several of them were thinking, "A dove? Whats that? It means the peace of God?"
Tramesha answered, "Yeah, but its just a small piece of God, he's really big, and he's in things all over the whole world."
I started cracking up. They all said, 'whats so funny,'... 'she must have got something'... 'God must have told her something'... 'what'd he say'...'what'd he give you'???
"He gave me you guys."
You made me laugh and cry at the same time today, you sweet, precious, joy-full girl!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to know you and be able to witness the symptoms of the most powerful dis-ease known to man ... the Peace of God that manifests in love, joy, wisdom, simplicity, humility, servanthood.
I bless you, in Jesus' name, with the mind-boggling understanding of the great joy and pride that our Heavenly Father, Son and Holy Spirit feel as you are content to dwell in their presence, and then take them with you everywhere you go!!!
Hope to see you soon! --- Ann S.