Prayers needed for tomorrow
 

I know each of us have our own individual needs and some of you may not understand mine. But I need prayers tomorrow.

I made a choice on my own, a good many years ago to stop going to church. Not because I had no belief system. That wasn't it at all. I just allowed MS and my husband to let life get in the way and it became easier and easier for me not to set that alarm. I let my Mom go to her death bed with a broken heart over it. I was fully aware over what I was doing to her but I was stubborn.

But I have found a church and very much enjoy going back to it. Singing in the choir was such an important part of my walk with God. He gave me a voice and I used it for Him. But it has been a long time. Even when I was going to church I had stopped singing in the choir because I was was out of shape. Well now almost 60 pounds lighter and in much better shape I am doing OK enough that I am giving it a try again. But I am still very nervous about it. So tomorrow I am going to sing in the choir for the first tie in many years. I have only been to one choir practice and really don't know the music very well so will keep my voice as quiet as possible. When I know my music I have to make a concerted effort to sing a little quieter!!! Thanks for listening

What wonderful news :)
 

Doydie,

Sing loud and sing proud.
After all, aren't you singing to share how you feel, to that which has inspired that feeling; as well as to inspire & uplift others with that feeling?

You already are such an inspiration to others, that I'm sure it will carry over to your congregation as well; but I will of course send some prayers that all goes well.
Don't forget to smile :winky:.

With love, Erika

Doydie, I do understand. Praying God to give you peace in your heart and joy in your voice this morning!

Church doesn't start till the slim lady sings..:):hug:

i hope you have a peaceful time in church.
we all have feelings of regret at times in our lives. i know God understands.

i had some regrets over both my parents' deaths yrs ago.
now when i feel sad about it i tell myself that since my parents are in heaven they are at peace and have forgiven my brother and i for any missteps we made in caring for them.

i feel this is also true for your mom.

Pray all went well, or is going well, for you today in Church!

I hear you, about it being a while, not for lack of Faith. For me, I was going regularly, but alone. I love my children, but feel, forcing it upon them, doesn't do anyone any good, attending to them, while trying to pray and share communion with others, has oft been a daunting task, as I've had to do it alone. Not to ramble, just exh used to watch kids, during service hours and I could get over there. Until, he assumed I was going to meet ppl, then shifted his hours. (Was going to meet my Creator, is who I was meeting), but I digress. I really miss it, and just singing as a parishioner.

:hug:

Amen,
I too need to get my church back on. I wish you the best and allow it to be a place of healing and peace for you
Chris

I only go when I am off work and not sick.

They are lucky to have you in their congregation. I hope your day was great. I went today too. :-) :hug: :hug:

i tell myself that since my parents are in heaven they are at peace and have forgiven my brother and i for any missteps we made in caring for them.


Thank you Nancy Nurse for those words. I appreciate all your support but those words touched me the most. I saw the hurt in my Mom's eyes so many times and I know she cried herself to sleep many times over me. But I must realize the peace she has in Heaven and has forgiven me. Now she can rejoice with me. It was a wonderful experience this morning. One thing was so different though. While sitting in the congregation listening TO the choir my heart was so uplifted when I heard the wonderful music, the changing in the dynamics of the song, the change for unison to full 4 part harmony to such a rich full sound. I didn't get that today. maybe because I was concentrating on getting the right notes since I had only one week of practice. Everyone has their own place to serve and I have always felt that God gave me this voice and that is where I should serve. It was so satisfying.