Sometimes you have to take a minute, sit back and enjoy the moment. Some days you have to put chores and demands on the shelf and live in the moment… in His peace…. In His presence. My sister calls it stepping into the ‘stream’ of His presence. I’m thinking she may be on to something.
We recently travelled to Brooksville, Florida, where the Wesleyan Church has carved out their own little piece of heaven: a beautiful sanctuary as well as Wesleyan Village where retired Christian workers and, of course, snowbirds live. The staff is wonderful, including a tech team that is savvy, capable, and, wait for it, nice. Yes, I said it. The church hosts winter concerts and the community is the benefactor. John and I have decided that we could entertain the idea of living in an almost crime-free community of believers with golf courses and tennis courts. Somebody has to do it.
Anyway, Brooksville Wesleyan provides a link to stream their concerts and I’ve included it below.
https://bwcflorida.com/watch
This past Friday, we landed in Thomaston, GA for fuel on the way to our concert in Cantonment, Florida. Much to our surprise, a large group of Army soldiers were practicing their skydiving jumps and they landed (perfectly) just feet away from us! It was fabulous to watch those proud professionals plant their landings and gather their parachutes. It was like watching a ballet – intricate timing that comes from tedious repetition and unwavering dedication. Made us proud to be Americans!
From Thomaston, we headed to Victory Assembly in Cantonment where Sue, the Pastor’s wife, was having her 50th birthday. Her husband booked us for the event a few months before and asked me to send a video birthday greeting. On Friday night, he explained to Sue and the audience that, in lieu of coming, I sent a video message. At the end of the message, as everyone was singing ‘Happy Birthday’, I walked out singing. She was shocked!! We had a fabulous time and she did, as well. The church family there is like our family now, and we were so impressed by the way the Lord is moving and working through Pastor Jeff, Pastor Glenn and the staff and the believers there.
So… some days I just sit back and relive the special moments, knowing that they are gifts, priceless crumbs to keep us on the best path. When we have delightful company along the way, it reminds us of Psalm 118, ‘The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’.
And so it is.
We love you all!
Janet