church thoughts...

you know, i've really had a hard time adjusting to church situations in the past couple years, several times, i will admit that i've been close to just about giving up on the thought of going to church, and just living in community with friends seemed to be a better solution than finding a body to call home... but you know what, i miss it...
today, i decided to give God almost an ultimatum.  like, this is my last week here unless i see you move... (ya, maybe a wrong attitude i will admit) but at the same time... i also prayed that God would give me a right heart to make the choice to see the good.  and i went in there, and you know what... I SAW THE GOOD.  I left encouraged and challenged.  I left taking something home... thinking about John the Baptist and the importance of repentance! THE EXACT THING SO MUCH ON MY HEART! then i went to the evening service with the same attitude... and oh man, bueess, what ... SAME THING, another issue that presses on my heart so often, and i left convicted and ready to do something...
friends, be sure your heart is submissive.  when mine is focused on God, no matter the circumstance things are 'better' or at least have a better outlook and perspective...