Miscellany Monday

Good Monday morning, readers! Today's post is a little random, which is why I'm calling on Carissa and her random link up!

Last Friday's confessions...

• Thanks so very much, again, to my bloggy friends who sent kind words of encouragement on Friday and this weekend. A kind word from someone else does wonders for the spirit.
• There were a few people that think my life is completely in the dumps and want to remind me of that. Ya know what, some people have a bad day. Maybe I have a few more than normal, but am I really that different from everyone else? Do they  not have bad days?
• This blog is my outlet. I try to post positive uplifting things. But life isn't all positive and happy. Sometimes I vent. Venting helps me. I use this blog as my outlet. Friday confessions seem like the appropriate place to vent.

Now onto the happy....

• My parent's church, the church I belong to, had revival this past week. Do you all have revival? Is it always a week long or does it vary?
• As some of you may recall, I've been looking for a church for me. I haven't found one quite yet that stirs my soul. That makes me feel closer to the Lord. One that feels like home.
• I heard that my home church was going to have a black preacher for our revival. Now, before you all start thinking WHAT? Let me preface...
• I'm from a small town. I've never heard a  black preacher; heck, I've never even been to a church with a black person.
• So needless to say, I was excited. I had always heard that worship was different. I wanted to see what this was all about, besides just on the television.
• I have never had a blessing from church like I did this entire week with this preacher. I got so much from his sermons. I left feeling like I had been wanting to feel from a church my whole life.
• Several of his church members sang about every night. Even the songs uplifted me. These men and women sang from their hearts. The preacher played the piano without sheet music. The whole church was filled with the spirit this week, and I haven't felt that at this church in the longest time. The whole experience was a blessing to me.
• I hope  no one takes this the wrong way or I offend anyone. I'm just wanting to explain a new experience for me, and how blessed I was by it.
• I will definitely be visiting this church again. I've been looking for a new church. One where I leave feeling something. I can't wait to visit!!
• I want to know-- how did you choose your church? How did you know it was the right choice?

Some things I was reminded of this week (and need to remember)...

• Give everything to Jesus. The good. The bad. Turn it all over to him.
• HE is in control and will provide what we need.
• Don't scratch with the chickens!
• Be careful of the people you surround yourself with.
• God works on His timeline. Not ours. Be patient.
• Remember to let your light shine!

What are you all up to today? Anything exciting happen over the weekend?