In a New Place

 Happy Sabbath,

I had a great day today with my church family and hope that you are enjoying this day as well, no matter what time it is.  We had to worship in a different area of the building due to two other events occurring at the same time. It was good to see new faces and familiar ones who I have not seen in a while.  I am thankful for the items I had to bring and set up for service as it helped things to go pretty well by having them.  Next week, we should be back in the sanctuary as we have done since starting at this new building.  I am making connections with other church members who are musicians so I am able to get more people on board with supporting the service in song/music.  My week for my primary job went well. I was able to get repairs done to both vehicles and I am feeling more confident being on the road.  My suv was said to have some issues but I'll deal with that later on. I am happy so far with the new mechanic my parents put me on to. They get the work done in good time, seem honest and have good pricing for major repairs.  

I had to go to a meeting yesterday for one of my clients and happened to tell my mom the town I was going to.  My mom then told me that my aunt, one I stopped dealing with lived in that town. Then she told me the address and I laughed because not only do I see another client in the same apartment complex but the meeting that was scheduled for yesterday was in a building that is directly next to that very complex.  I decided to drive over to her home first and attempted to drop off a gift for her but she was not home so she directed me to drop it off at my cousin's house which is a block over from the church I used to attend. 

The church that I ran away from because of poor decisions I made in my past.  I didn't go down that street because I'm almost certain someone I probably might know would be outside and see me.  I loved that church and I hope that they are doing well, but I cannot return.  If it were not for the decisions I made, I'd probably still be there and living in that community.  The past is the past and I have to let that go.  I am in a new place and thankful to be here and serving the Lord in this capacity.  

God is good, loving and forgiving.  We are in a messed up polluted world and we may have even been the people messing it up and polluting it, but it is good to know that there is a God in heaven and Jesus who wants us to be saved.  If you are dealing with a similar situation where you made some bad choices, mistakes even, go to God and He will help you.  He will make you new and set you in a new place.  Once He puts you there, Stay there!  

Happy Sabbath and may you have a blessed weekend :)