SOUL2SOUL 2

Last night I had the privilege of going with a friend to the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Soul2Soul 2 concert.

Last year, Jeff and I drove to Portland to see them and loved it so much we bought tickets on E-bay when we got home and saw them in Seattle the following night! We had the best tickets in the house. Really! I am such a blessed woman.

So, when I heard they were coming back, I looked all over E-bay ('cause I am an E-bay fanatic...well, not as much as Aaron Anderson. LOL!) to find tickets and didn't really find great ones. So, I tried out Craig's List. It was my first purchase but I must say it was a very satisfying one. Right next to the catwalk. The guitar players were playing for me and I loved it. Did I mention I am a blessed woman? I was just sitting there thinking, no way that I have these awesome seats again. Thank you, God!

I have to say, aside from a new release from both of them, it was the same exact show as last year. The same pictures, songs, lights...everything. I am not complaining because I really enjoyed the show. I love how much Tim and Faith's love for each other shows while on stage and their passion for making music. If I was the casual concert goer, I would have been disappointed.

Why can't we have concert-type fun in church? I know I do. I love every minute of it. I have to admit, there are those times when I look out and see someone so bottled up with fear, pride or overwhelmed with "stuff" that they don't even recognize any reason to praise. It is then that I just want to cry. Maybe it's because I am a girl? Or maybe it is because Jesus has brought me through so much and has used worship to help, I want that for everyone.

I remember when I first lifted my hands in worship. WOW! I turned beet red and was absolutely embarrassed. I wouldn't even sing to myself, let alone in front of anyone else. There is a first for everything and the same is true for worship. Once I started and pushed through the "firsts," the freedom and life is indescribable.

Enough of me going on and on. I want the party. I want the concert-type fun in church.

We have so much to celebrate and so much to be thankful for. No matter where I am at

LAST NIGHT AT FUEL

I am so proud of our Fuel attenders! Last night, the room was filled with true worshipers. I live to worship God and to lead people to recognize and worship Him also. This is what happened last night.

There was such an ease. I didn't feel like we had to poke, prod or even convince. Everyone came to worship. The sound was so sweet. I believe there were people being renewed in their worship and refilled in God's presence. As a music team, we were filled up and refreshed. It was a joy to worship with everyone present.

In Psalm, it tells us to raise the roof together with our praises (Message version).
Psalm 22:3, "But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel." God is enthroned in our praises. He inhabits our praises. To the degree of our praise, is the degree God is given reign in our lives. Where do you want God to move? That is the place you need to thank Him. Thank Him that no matter what, He will see you through. Remind Him of His word and His faithfulness. Tell Him you trust Him. Remind Him that He is God all by Himself and you believe His word. Every promise. Remind Him that where He is, there He speaks and thank Him for the answers you need.

I look forward to the weekend's services. From the parking lot to the message, I LOVE to be around other passionate people!