we opened the new sanctuary today. we had our first worship service there.
but today is palm sunday.
palm sunday was and is a celebration of jesus entering the city. Hosanna in the highest! we are supposed to celebrate jesus.
today did not feel like this to me. i mean, it is a big deal that we opened the new sanctuary, but i felt like a stranger in my own land. so weird.
why am i troubled by this? i can't figure it out. the best way i can describe it is how i just told my mom a few minutes ago.. i didn't feel like i was at my church - being in that sanctuary didn't feel like being at my church. that's probably a first for me. its kind of scary and troubling.
mom said that it will probably take a little while for us to get used to the new sanctuary. but why should it? why can't it feel like home immediately? when a person is in the presence of the Lord, they should feel comfortable, at home, and at the same time, disturbed.
i am conflicted. i hope it settles.
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I, too, felt a little odd in the new building. Sure it's nice, but at the same time, I understand what you are talking about in every way. Maybe as they hype dies down and everything settles I'll feel more at ease.
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