Day 2 of the great back pain drama. Sleeping last night was a joke. After waking up last night in severe pain around 2 am, I finally decided to come downstairs and try to OD on Advil. Four seems to be the magic number. I feel totally crippled. I can't bend over, squat down, pick anything up...not that I would ever need to do any of those things with a toddler in the house. So enough whining.



Today our pastor preached a sermon on plugging in to the church and finding your place of service. We were all handed a puzzle piece as we entered the church. The gist of the message was that one piece of a puzzle by itself isn't very useful and the entire puzzle without all the pieces isn't very effective, either. It was a great illustration.

I can't explain the joy and fulfillment I get from serving in the church. I wish everyone would step out and experience it. I get so fired up when I'm talking to people about our Rec League, which is my particular area of service. Serving is really one of those enigmas where you get so much more than you give. I think I could preach a sermon on the joy I've found serving in the church. Sometimes I get so stirred up on Sundays listening to the sermon that I almost jump out of my seat and knock the preacher out of the way so I can finish up for him. I believe that one day I'll be called to speak to people about my experience as a Christian. It's not time yet but I truly believe the day will come and God is preparing me for it now. I've just started this excellent bible study called Experiencing God. I'm just through the first lesson and I'm already amazed at the truths that are being taught. More on that to come... So I leave you with this today, where are you serving? Don't just stand on the side line, get in the game!!! Will you put your piece of the puzzle into play or keep it to yourself? Many blessings to you as you begin your week!