Why are you in my seat???

At church this weekend our 11:00 a.m. service was packed. I knew it would be, it was Easter afterall. It was also the debut of our new church choir. Since I am in the choir, I made sure to save seats for my family, because they were not there yet. However, other people had a different idea for my seats. By the second song, my "saved" chairs were dissappearing - fast! If my family did not get there soon, they would have to sit on the floor! Finally, my mom arrives and stakes claim to a few seats. The reason I was so worried about my family getting there, was the choir debut - this is not just any choir - it is an awesome group of people from my church, but it is also lead by the world's BEST worship leader. My husband, Abel.

I was so blessed to see Abel being used by God this past Sunday. For many years, I doubted that Abel would allow God to use him. I felt that he was determined to self destruct, making bad decision after bad decision; with no regard for anyone else. However, in the past 3 years, Abel has allowed God complete control and the transformation is amazing. As I was singing in the choir on Sunday, I was overwhelmed by all God has done for me and my family. He has restored my marriage, given me back my best friend, blessed me with 2 awesome children, I could go on and on. While standing on the stage - I was so thankful that Abel allowed God control. He did an awesome job leading praise and worship - his desire to be used by God was evident that morning.

I can not put into words how thankful I was for that moment. Being a part of God's divine plan is wonderful! I believe that when we give up control of our lives and allow God to reign, mighty things happen - just like Sunday morning. God took the broken pieces of our lives and has skillfully, over the last 2 - 3 years, pieced them back together into a masterpiece so beautiful words can not describe.

That is why I was standing on stage crying like a baby in the second service - I know I looked out of place. Everyone else was smiling and I am trying to pull it together - and not being very successful. But if I had heard the quick exchange between my mom and sister after Kristen got to church - I might have been able to pull it together a little quicker.

Kris: "Why is Bree crying so much?"
Mom: "Because you are sitting in her seat!"


-b-

Why not???

There are many times in the course of my day that I think to myself - why not? The questions vary from the mundane ("Should I really eat that piece of chocolate?") to the important (" Should I read my bible and pray?") and everything in between. However, there has been one question on my mind lately that I have not been able to come up with a good anwer for. Drum roll please.... "Should I start a blog??"

I have waffled between several answers: "OF COURSE!!! Who wouldn't be interested in my life!" or "NO WAY! Do I need anything else to take up my time?" and of course the all powerful " WHY??? Who would be interested?" And usually, I just end up putting my attention somewhere else. Until now.... I decided that I do have a story to tell - and since my 3 year old will only listen to me for so long before she wants to talk about princesses or pink power rangers, I am starting my blog.

If no one reads it, at least I have a forum to get my thoughts, ideas and opinions out. If one person reads it (outside of my family - because they are obligated to) then I will have hit the jackpot! So stay tuned, there is no telling what I will post..