bigger than we think

This may be a small example of what I'm trying to get across, but it's still an example :)

Today I worked from 7am-3pm and I was SO excited that I would get to go to church. I found out a few days ago that my brother's commissioning ceremony was at the same time as church and felt kind of sad. I know that is super selfish, you don't have to tell me... because it's so exciting that he is going to Ireland, and even more exciting to think what the Lord is going to do in and through them. 

So I went to his commission thing tonight, and I was excited to see & sit by Neile, who used to help lead our bible study (love her). This ceremony was awesome. I don't know if it was to everyone, though it should have been, but I think the Lord was trying to get it through to me that I shouldn't worry about missing church when church was happening right there. 

More specifically, I didn't want to miss corporate worship. I love it. I can't even explain how much. There was worship at this. It blew me away. I know not to measure worship by how much I "liked" it, but this was special. There has been a song on repeat in my car this week, and it was the first song played. I tried not to laugh out loud at how silly my thinking was. The next 2 were old hymns. I couldn't even start singing the second one because I was trying not to cry. This service was exactly what I needed tonight. 

The Lord sure does know best. I am just so excited for all He is doing. I can't wait to hear the stories from Ireland. I can't wait to hear about hurting people's lives being touched by God. I was overwhelmed with a desire to reach the hurting kids at TC. I want so badly to know a group of girls that are hungry for God. That are desiring to fill their lives with Him. I know His timing is perfect, but I just don't feel like I've been reaching anyone lately. But, I know without a doubt he is working where I can't see yet.

He is so good. And he is SO much bigger than we give him credit for. He cares about the details and he cares about my heart so much. I am so thankful.

If you think about it this week, pray for the Ireland trip. Pray for safety and that the Lord changes hearts--both those of the leaders and students. :)