Open My Eyes

I'm writing my reflection paper for Rome and listening to the broadcast of worship from my home church, Southminster. They are snowed in and as such, the children's choir who was to perform was unable. Instead, there is a child who was selected to sing the piece solo. She's the voice of an angel.

For healthy churches with members who love worship and fellowship, the investment of the internet is so very meaningful. I was unable to make it to worship today so I logged on to the worship service hundreds of miles away and was able to hear the familiar voices of people whom I love, enjoy the musical gifts of child and adult alike, hear the Gospel message and celebrate the community that was my family for over a year and remains my family in my heart.

My experience in Rome was a miracle. A year prior, I was surrounded by the love of Southminster in a world that had failed me. A year later, I stood among the men who were in discussion with the Vatican for church unification, working tirelessly to build trust and to find ways where we can celebrate our mutual love and adoration of Christ. The year prior, I was under five different roofs, being fed by friends. A year later I ate gelato and drank espresso in Rome. The message today for the children's sermon is that God is in control. He is indeed.

Today's sermon is on Luke 5:1-11 - "Jesus causing mischief". The message is, roughly, that God works in odd ways to bring about His intentions. She calls it "God's Serendipity". His touch of light in your life is reflected in your changed soul. Interesting really, as it was His act of serendipity that brought me to Rome, to witness the unification of our Church, to bring the message of encouragement to those what stick with the work, to thank them and to find my own healing. And all it required was a step of faith, of trust, and of love in our Lord. Thank you, Lord for Opening My Eyes.