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| ps from pk ——- Hopefully you noticed the slight change in the email from “ps from ps” to “ps from pk”. Kristen Arends has joined the pastoral staff at St. Paul’s and will be sharing some of her own “post scripts” periodically in the weeks to come. I’ve always appreciated your feedback on the emails/thoughts/rants over the 26 years of writing. So, feel free to email Kristen at [email protected] as well. Blessings, ps——- ps from pk Music is one of my favorite ways to let the Holy Spirit speak to me. Sometimes through Christian artists but usually not. God’s words can speak out in all sorts of unexpected ways and sometimes music that’s not explicitly faithful can give voice to doubts or fears in a way that a Christian musician may not want to be honest about. Because, honesty is hard, it makes you vulnerable. I referenced the Ben Rector song “Sailboat” during my sermon this week. I invite you to listen to it HERE. Close your eyes. Take a minute (or 4) and see what God has to say to you. (Kristen anxiously awaits your return after hearing the song)Did you catch this part?“I’m pretty sure I’m heard… at least I know I’m speaking… But I feel like a fool… ‘cause I can’t hear you listening” Sounds a lot like prayer to me. And such an honest response to feeling unsure about God’s response to our prayers. Wouldn’t it be so much easier to have faith and feel comforted if we could hear God listening to us?? It’s hard sometimes, to be hoping and praying and to not be able to tell for sure that God is listening. It definitely can make us feel alone. And that’s when God comes close. That’s when God nudges us and brings other people alongside us to remind us that God is right here with us. So if you’re feeling alone today – raise up your sails and let God fill them and lead you home. -pk |
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