Thursday, October 16, 2008

Should I be nervous???


Danielle, my mom and I went to a new church in Rathdrum. One a bit closer to home than the one we went to on occasion in Post Falls. We had a great experience, and we signed up for the Chili Feed they are having this Saturday, so it should be fun.
Well, Pastor Bloom called yesterday and talked to Joe while I was gone. Joe told him that I should be home this morning, so he could call and talk to me then.

So, the phone rang this morning, and it was Pastor Bloom. We got to talking for awhile, and then he asked me if it would be alright for him to stop by on Saturday. Sure, I replied. So we set up a time, and wrapped up the call.

Here's the thing.....I feel kinda nervous about this. I really have no idea why, but some of it may be that I have never had a Pastor over to MY house. I mean, when I was little, and we NEVER missed church on Sunday, and my mom was SUPER involved with our church, we had the occasional visit from the Pastor. But since I have been out of my parents house and into my own, I have not had the pleasure of an official visit. So, it got me thinking. Since this is a new house to us, we don't have a ton of things on the walls. In my old house, I had crosses, Thomas Kinkade prints with bible verses on them, etc. Well, I think that stuff must still be hiding out in a box somewhere, because I can't find it. So, I am feeling like I need to either find it, or have Danielle color some pretty crosses so we can tack them up all over the walls or something. Yikes. I mean, I do realize that he isn't going to judge us by what is or isn't on the walls, but it just makes me feel a bit nervous. I mean, should I lay my bible out on the table so it looks like I read it EVERY evening? Even though I don't get around to it quite that often......(forgive me, Jesus). I don't know why I am feeling a bit insecure about it right now. I will probably just give in and explain my insecurities to him, and I know he will understand. But I think I would feel better about this if I new what to expect from the visit.

So, if any of you have experience with this, fill me in. Because it seems to be that when the Pastor used to show up at my childhood home, it was always because there had been a death, or sickness, or something going on with our family that we needed his guidance with. Maybe I just don't realize we need guidance now??? Anyway, I am sure I will get over these feelings....I hope. Wish me luck!!

1 Comment:

Lynsey said...

Don't be nervous silly! I'm sure he'll understand that you basically just moved in!