deliver us from evil.

From the time we got home from U of M on Thursday, I found myself playing a never-ending game of "what if." I tried to stop myself, but I couldn't. I couldn't relax. I felt uneasy. I prayed for direction and peace. Then finally, it was Sunday. Church!

Sometime in my transition to adulthood, or maybe in my commitment to grow in faith, I have acknowledged that church is not effective by just going through the motions. It's about listening, really listening, and actually comprehending what is being read, preached, and prayed. Instead of blindly singing the songs in the hymnal, I now READ the words. What a concept! We sang a song on Sunday that I have sang many times since I was little. But when I sang it this time, it was new. It was perfect and exactly what I needed to hear! The song was, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Whether you are familiar with the song or you've never heard it, I encourage you to google the lyrics.... and LET GO!

It seems as though no matter how hard we pray, or read devotions, or go to church, somehow negative thoughts and worries seem to find their way in. Satan knows our weaknesses. And when we are weak, he wants to bring us down, and turn us away from the Lord. So, we will have to pray harder! Lord, lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil.