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Today, I went to church and the Abundant Life Sunday school class. It's been several weeks since I've gone and it was definitely interesting, being that it is the Sunday before election day. Many comments made had political overtones or the person just came out and said their statement directed at whichever presidential candidate. This eventually ended up with one of the ladies getting angry, speaking her part and leaving class. It's kind of sad, really, that something like that occurs in church. I'm not saying that the moral issues shouldn't be discussed in comparison to the Bible, nor am I against praying for the upcoming election and candidates and urging people to do so, but did class really need to feel like it was becoming a debate?
Aside from that, the Scriptures mentioned during class were Jeremiah 18 and 19. Now, I realize that this particular context deals with God's dealing with nations and kingdoms; however, I began thinking of it in an individual dealing. God's shaping me each day. Sometimes though, I lose the shape that He wants and I can't be fixed easily. In order to fix me, God has to push me down and begin the shaping process again, even if the process is painful for me. In this shaping process, I have to learn to let go of the old self and the past and take on my new form. But, even if I let go of the emotional pain and hurt, I need to carry on the lessons for the future.
I can't get that into the words I want, but that's what I'm "chewing" on right now.... After class I said hello to Crystal, some of the Sprankle family and then went to Michelle and Ben to Country Cookin' to lunch. It's been a while since I've gone out to eat after church and even longer since I've gone there. It was fun to chat and the short drive over there and back was beautiful with all the changing leaf colors. :)
Anyhow, that's all I can think to say for now, but here's a photo I snapped during my day.
Aside from that, the Scriptures mentioned during class were Jeremiah 18 and 19. Now, I realize that this particular context deals with God's dealing with nations and kingdoms; however, I began thinking of it in an individual dealing. God's shaping me each day. Sometimes though, I lose the shape that He wants and I can't be fixed easily. In order to fix me, God has to push me down and begin the shaping process again, even if the process is painful for me. In this shaping process, I have to learn to let go of the old self and the past and take on my new form. But, even if I let go of the emotional pain and hurt, I need to carry on the lessons for the future.
I can't get that into the words I want, but that's what I'm "chewing" on right now.... After class I said hello to Crystal, some of the Sprankle family and then went to Michelle and Ben to Country Cookin' to lunch. It's been a while since I've gone out to eat after church and even longer since I've gone there. It was fun to chat and the short drive over there and back was beautiful with all the changing leaf colors. :)
Anyhow, that's all I can think to say for now, but here's a photo I snapped during my day.