"... we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation." - Romans 5:11
I would never know where I can find my enthusiasm in God. God's guidance is all I depend on.
The passed week was the first week for Craig's U.S. living in Ann Arbor. As a newly converted devotee to the Later Day Saints (LDS) Church, he has done his research about the location and schedule for his Sunday worship in Ann Arbor. Early this morning, yes, Sunday morning, he got up much earlier than we did to prepare for the service at the LDS Church in Ann Arbor. After suiting up, literally and decently, I drove him to his church for the service. Although there were only few cars parking in the lot, everyone walked out from them was with a decent attire underneath which you can feel one's spirit and solemnity. Craig went to check thier schedule and see if he is allowed to join their "married congregation" for Sunday service or not. With an upbeat spirit, he came back to me, who was waiting for him in the lot for the response, and told me that he can delightfully join the whole 3-hour service.
I really admire his and other LDS members' enthusiasm toward their belief and God. It also strikes me that when I started finding an 1.5-hour service in Presb. Church to be long-drawn and suffocating?! When was the last time I find the joy and presence of God? When was the last time I truly and wholeheartedly prepared for my Sunday worship in order to meet with God? When we regard ourself as so-called "primary denomination", are we truly enthusiastic in God? Do we really take our belief seriously and try to practically live up to it in our daily life?
With breeze stroking my face and sunshine shedding on my skin when I was in the LDS church's parking lot, I spoke to myself, "It is a beautiful Sunday, isn't it?" "So God help me please." I secretly prayed, "Please help me find You helping me find You." Today and everyday...
