HE did as he always does

Today I did it.  I took a leap and went to church in the Big City.  I've had to do some silent encouraging.  I've been terrified to go....alone.  A lot of people here are spiritual but the ritual of actually going to church is not a big deal.  It's daunting to walk into a church where you don't know a soul.  Not to mention, being new to the city....where do you go....how do you pick a church if you don't know anything about them (or even where they are)?  It's been hard.

So yesterday I decided.  Beth, YOU are going to church tomorrow.  Find one.  So I got on the internet.  Googled churches near my house.  A Presbyterian church popped up.  I looked at their website.  It looked inviting.  So I decided I would try it.

I get there this morning.  Oddly at ease about being there.  I walked in and made eye contact with this woman.  We started talking.  She picked up on the accent...as I picked up on hers too.  Where was she from?  Yes, Mississippi.  Where did she go to school?  Yes, Ole Miss. 

She was actually the preacher.  We had a great conversation about SEC football.  We learned we were sorority neighbors.  I met her husband....and nearly half the church.  Then, in walks a girl from my program.  We sat together....I wasn't alone.  The organ began playing, my heart was swelling, and my eyes were filling with tears.  I was in the perfect place....and He brought me there.

He did as he always does.