Can I have Sundays off?

The best lessons are the ones you don't plan for.
I went to church two days ago, for my Godson's Christening (which I thought was his Baptismal until his Daddy schooled me). We were supposed to be there before 7pm Bible Study but you know Black Folk... so we were "stuck" into staying for Bible Study, which was just fine with me. Give me my blessings baby!

Two hours later, the lesson was learned and my spirits were lifted... until it was offering time. This particular church, in which I was a first time guest, had the people come up to the front to put their donation in the bucket. How ridiculously rude. You must know by now that I didn't have any cash. lol. So I was sitting while everyone else was up. Well don't worry, said the Bishop Preacher Pastor man. We have a ATM. An ATM in the church!? Ok stick the fork in me.

I love the Bible because I love reading and I love learning. It's the whole church idea that doesn't have me running to the pews every Sunday. Well that and I work retail and rarely have weekends off, but who am I to speak? I just go for the lesson. In it hopefully is a blessing.

I have only been to church with three men.
My Father. The man I should be with. And the man I will probably be with.
I don't know how that happened but it is what it is.
The best experience was with the man I should be with, for it was totally unexpected and I was so mad at first. I felt tricked into it. But I was so appreciative when it was all over.
The best lessons are the ones you don't plan for.

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