Why do we sit through 3 meetings totaling 3 hours every Sunday for church? And wrestle with our children almost the whole time? Do we expect to hear something so new it's mind-blowing or earth shattering? Isn't it just the same stuff every week?
Well for me, I appreciate and know that I need the constant replenishing of spirit in a way that is special to gathering and talking together about basic Gospel doctrines. Yes I pray daily and yes I study my scriptures regularly but getting together with others in faith in Christ brings a special strength to me as I begin a new week. Next to partaking of the Sacrament ordinance, getting out of my house and meeting together with purpose is actually a great refresher for body, mind and spirit.
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." -- Matthew 18:20When I pay attention, I can feel the Lord by His Spirit in those meetings I attend each Sunday. When I pay attention to the Spirit instead of let myself get distracted by rowdy kids or weird things people say or other things that cross my mind, I am so much more spiritually rejuvenated and elevated. I feel more of God's love for me and others and feel lifted up as I think of ways I can try to be better. Sometimes it's stressful trying to keep our kids quiet and happy and then also teach a handful of rambunctious young children, but boy do they need this constant refresher of spirit each week! I do too. We all do. I don't just go to church for me, but I also go for my children and my family as a unit. It brings us closer together because we feel the Spirit and God's love for us.
Thanks! I feel the same (sometimes it's hard to get something out of it). I found that praying to have a spiritual experience helps, it seems so simple, but it works!
ReplyDeleteI love that! I think there is great power and importance in preparing for Sacrament meeting and church. Maybe a lot of us still need to work on that, I know I could do better ;)
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