I came to church this morning fretful and fearful.  Oh, I wanted to be there -- but I was overwhelmed with fret and fear.  My children were supposed to be returned back to me (from their dad) for church this morning, but he was apparently in a very angry mood and in a very ugly phone conversation, he told me he was not bringing them back until later this afternoon.

I was definitely not ready for worship when I came to church.... 

However, Teresa and Teresa welcomed me with open arms when I came in and helped me to relax just by being with them and watching their love in action for the Lord and for everyone who came through the door this morning.  They helped me to have the strength just to make it into the worship service.

Then during one of the worship songs at the beginning of the service, there was a phrase that was meant for me.  It said, "All my fret, all my fear, I will lay down before you."  I knew that was what I needed to do.  I was able to lay that down before the Lord and continue in the worship service better able to hear from the Lord. 

But the Lord didn't stop there.... because I had laid those things down at his feet, He was able to deal with me about some other issues later on during the service.   I truly am amazed at why the Lord would chose to love me as much as He does.