So I had this great idea to go to the Hillsong concert alone last night. When the opportunity to get last minute tickets came up I wanted to "control" my evening by not inviting anyone to join me. I didn't want any distractions because I needed Him alone
desperately, so I thought. (I've been praying for His Will to be done.) Well, I was wrong and I would not advise anyone to do what I did. I was able to sneak up and get a seat for one up front in about the forth row. It was the strangest thing. I felt completely like an outsider. For the most part they were jumping up and down and clapping. It didn't feel right. I didn't feel like I belonged there. I didn't recognize most of the songs so I didn't know the words or the tunes. I couldn't see the screen because everyone around me was raising their arms, blocking my view. They all knew every word by heart. I loved all of the lyrics, don't get me wrong, but there is something about Worshiping Him in the company of someone I love. To be honest, I began to panic... and cry, not because I was moved, but because I feel like I am disappointing God with my life. I panicked more and more during the concert and by the time I drove home I had a stomach ache. As I closed my eyes I imagined being in Heaven with none of my loved ones. What if I don't recognize anyone or what if they don't recognize me? Worst of all... What if He doesn't recognize me? And what if everyone there is singing songs, but I can't understand the words? Will it be obvious to God and everyone that I am a fake? I sure hope not.
Satan, get the you-know-what away from me!
Please pray for me. And next time I'm not going to a concert alone!
Thank you,
Angie
8 comments:
Praying for you...you are being lifted up right now. May you run to the mercy seat and find peace. You are known by Him and I will recognize you when I see you. I will know you by your eyes. Hold tight to His righteous right hand. Loving you in Jesus...Mary Lou
Angie, I came to the beach with my extended family and I don't think I should have come. Now something at home is calling me back prematurely anyway.
We have to pay attention to what happens inside of us when things like this happen. I think you are so aware of what is going on inside of you, the panic of missing out on God and His Grace. And just as you say in your blog title, you will believe God. I have a panic here that the Providential Suffering he is sending will not be what I want and I'll balk. I'll pray with you that we find our God in the midst of our mess and failure to love. He is creating such beauty in your life! Love you! Bev
ps - it is not 2:42am...ha
Oh Angie.. love you girl..
May the Lord bless you
Angie
www.helpmeettosam.com
You could not be a disappointment. And, there WILL be people you know in Heaven. Hey, I'm planning to be there and that may be the place we meet for the first time!
I'm sorry the reality and the expectation did not match up. And, you are right...Satan is loving having you second guess yourself.
Stomp on him!
Oh, sweet friend, I am lifting you high. God is moving in and around you - if He weren't, you would not have felt that call. Listen and follow - and you are so well loved. You are HIS good and faithful servant, listen to what He is saying and doing in your heart and He WILL be well pleased.
I love you sweet thing!
Praying for you to be filled with peace...You are not a fake!!!
Love, Annette
i'm sorry i've been away for so long!! no excuses.
as i read this, all i could think is "what if those i love most are not there w/ me for eternity to be praising along with me"? scary thought? yes! now...what do i do about that.
love you and miss you.
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