When Was The Last Time You Went To Church?

Today's Sunday and I'm pretty sure I'm going to miss the morning service at my church. If memory serves me right, I've only been to church once and that was Easter Sunday. Before that, it was months. I feel bad saying I'm too busy to go to church but to me that's better than saying I'm too busy for the Lord. I'm sure the Lord understands and forgives me. As a member of the faith, I know he's forgiven people for sins I could not begin to imagine. So I should be safe for a couple of more Sundays.

Over the years I've been to a variety of churches. Big and Small. Traditional and Mega Church. The mega church, I'd have to say, was the most interesting. I felt like I was stepping into a football arena packed with hardcore Christians every Sunday. During this time I was a business major in undergrad and I couldn't help but think how much money the church I attended was bringing in. I know people were dropping tithes greater than my $2 (Hey *Kanye Shrug*, I was broke as heck).

The only other site I seen bigger than the mega church was when I went to ATL for some Mega Fest T.D. Jakes was holding. All of the top televangelists were in attendance. I think they were holding the service in the Falcons arena and that was packed to capacity the whole time they were down there. When it came time to tithes, I saw a bunch of super big purple bags with crosses stuffed with cash and checks. Thinking about this reminds me of a time when I told my friends and family that if my degree did nothing for me I'm going to start a church or Rent-A-Center.

What I love about church is the pastor and the music. If both on our their A game, the service is rocking from beginning to end. It always amazes how almost every time my mind was troubled over a situation and I went to church the pastor would say something that made me feel like he was reading my mind. Then throw in the brief eye contact, the one that you know is for everybody but your conscience makes you think he's really staring at you, and you know you've been given a sign. That's the type of service I hope for when I do go. If not, then my mind tends to be distracted by the uncomfortable seats, which are unforgiving to my back side.

Well it looks like today I'll be skipping church. Still, God is everywhere with me and I try to remember he's with me no matter what I'm going through. I know I should be going to church today but I rather stay home, rest, look after my pregnant girl and daughter. Soon...REAL SOON...I will go. My soul, like my Accord, is ok for now. However, I'll eventually have to bring it in for a much needed service.

So when was the time you went to church? Did you go today? Let's talk about it.

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