What's wrong?

So, I have been feeling off....when I feel off I try to evaluate why that could be.  There are a number of reasons I could feel off, after all, I had surgery 3 weeks ago.  But it was not a physical "off" I was feeling.  Maybe I am affection deprived...Andrew is cuddling with me less and less as he grows, and Jamie has constructed a pillow wall between us in bed to avoid bumping me in the night since I had my surgery.  Maybe it is because James has left for college, although I have yet to go more than 6 days with out seeing him since he is so close.  Maybe its my hormones....although hot flashes have subsided. Maybe I am just going stir crazy from being stuck at home and not being able to work.  But work was not all I have been missing.  I have not been able to go to church either.  I am happy to report that I ventured out today, and went to church! And in doing so, discovered what my "off" was. I love gathering together with my brothers and sisters in Christ to Worship and hear God's Word.  Church is where I feel most loved.  As I pondered this, my mind wandered to the people who were once a part of church that no longer are...how does that happen?  I missed 3 weeks of church and it is eating at me, I can not imagine how I would feel if I had to miss longer.  

Life is not easy, we need each other.  We need not attempt to limp through this battle field alone. God's Word is pretty specific on this matter.  Do you know why that is?  As my pastor, Bro Joe Bufford said today, "God wants better for us than we want for ourselves." 

We often sit back and scratch our heads, not knowing what to do next.  If that describes you, start with Hebrews 10:25.  It's clear, and it is for our benefit.

Hebrews 10:25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.  

If you need a church home, I would love for you to join me at the Father's house.  If you have a church home that you have neglected, make it right.  

Just me pondering...