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At my church I'm not allowed to share God's word from the stage. I'm a girl, you know. But this past Sunday I preached. And it was good. Context Easter is far and away my favorite holiday. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. And I never believed in the Easter bunny or purchased a new Easter dress. I simply love the reality of the resurrection. The person of the Jesus. Defeating death. Living today. Beyond my wildest dreams. So, it's not surprising that sometimes my emotions get the best of me. Plus, it's been a long time coming. Nearly two years ago I sensed God had something for me to say...or sing (check out my blog post from 2011) . The SettingI was on the worship team this Easter Sunday. Throughout the morning I was aware that I was practically yelling. Singing so forcefully that it I felt possessed. Or prophetic. How could I remain silent? How could I stand motionless and controlled when Jesus was alive?
A number of people commented on my behavior. "You seemed anointed" "You blessed me" were some of the comments. And, strangely, I felt anointed and blessed. And then it hit me...I was. God had used me. My voice. To proclaim his good news. Just like the women who found the empty tomb, he was once again using a woman to be the lead witness of new life. I left the morning exhausted and full of gratitude. Jesus has entrusted me with his message and he has arranged for me to share it. What a Savior!
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Karen L. Timmer Black
4/4/2013 09:44:00 pm
Thank-you again Kelli for such an inspiring message. I find myself relating to you on so many levels..not that I have your gifts and extroudinary talents, but the introvert part and desire to worship God in solitude and be so blessed by it. I'm so thankful on many different levels, that my family has somewhat accepted that, or maybe just given up, I'm not sure but none the less I have the freedom to worship my way without issues. ;-) All of this said, it's just my way of saying a big thank-you for your courage to say what you are feeling and knowing to be your authentic self. I'm the one who is blessed because of it.
Kelli Gotthardt
4/7/2013 01:39:02 am
Karen, I loved your statement about how your family has accepted who you are or maybe just given up. I think that's how my friends feel too. A little bit like introversion is one of my 'quirks'. Either way, I know they love me even if they don't always understand. Leave a Reply. |
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