I went to Church today - the first time in a very long time. I've been having discussions with myself about attending a service for many months, years in fact. The argument always fell on the side of why both, if there's a god here's around you - and what on earth is this god doing with the world?
After my accident earlier this year a priest and a sister came to visit me in hospital - their presence was calming, non-judgemental. but it has taken till now to enter a Church.
As soon as I did - I felt calm. The rush of emotion was difficult to hold back. Being around people was soothing, listening to the words from the Bible and the Priest comforting. The words of the service came forth as if I'd said them last week. The aroma of incense as i remembered.
The most poignant words for me though were - Christmas starts today and goes on for twelve days until Epiphany, it does not end tomorrow. I feel for those who will be queueing now for the sales and even more for those who have to head off the stampede.
I enjoyed going to the service and will continue to do so.
After my accident earlier this year a priest and a sister came to visit me in hospital - their presence was calming, non-judgemental. but it has taken till now to enter a Church.
As soon as I did - I felt calm. The rush of emotion was difficult to hold back. Being around people was soothing, listening to the words from the Bible and the Priest comforting. The words of the service came forth as if I'd said them last week. The aroma of incense as i remembered.
The most poignant words for me though were - Christmas starts today and goes on for twelve days until Epiphany, it does not end tomorrow. I feel for those who will be queueing now for the sales and even more for those who have to head off the stampede.
I enjoyed going to the service and will continue to do so.
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