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Donuts or Church? Which Do You Choose?




The last thing I wanted to do last Sunday morning was attend church.  My husband insisted we go so I said a quick prayer of exchange while putting on my makeup.  “Lord, I exchange my shoddy attitude for your will and I know you’ll lead me and I’ll follow.”  Amen.

Once we passed the main highway that leads to Sedona, the gorgeous red rock city that draws visitors from all over the world, I mentioned I would love to go there for a donut after church.  A new eatery opened and I heard it’s superb.   Spontaneously, we chose to skip church and get back on the highway!  Tom didn’t have to ask me twice.

The fresh snow-capped magnificent mountains thrilled us.  I reached into my purse and grabbed my cell phone to document the ride.  The outline of the mountains against the sky becomes crystal clear when laden with snow.  I knew we were in the presence of the Creator.

We experienced a high.  My chocolate cake donut ranked outstanding on the donuts scale.  Tom’s apple turnover deserved a blue ribbon.  The proprietors, a young couple, told us they start baking at 4:00 a.m. to open early and serve customers fresh pastry every morning. 


Please overlook my cell phone version, but I think you’ll get an idea of our spectacular view.



















We returned home and felt supercharged.  To experience God’s creation like this spills over of His holiness and power.  We felt giddy with delight!

We caught the sermon on podcast on our church website.  But rarely does it snow like this and not only did we get to see it, we were the only ones on the road!

Maybe everybody else attended church?

Comments

  1. Mevely317March 2, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    I love this! Worship doesn't always mean four walls and an altar. Spontaneous Christianity can be celebrated where the spirit finds you. (If this doesn't make Mr. God smile, I don't know what does.)

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  2. SandiMarch 2, 2019 at 4:50 PM


    :)

    What a fantastic day!

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  3. MariMarch 2, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    I think you got the best of both, by seeing the awesome beauty of creation and listening to the podcast.

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  4. DUTAMarch 3, 2019 at 1:07 AM

    Spectacular sights, indeed! Beautiful views of God's creation, combined with fine pastry - what else does one need?

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  5. Peabea ScribblesMarch 3, 2019 at 7:59 AM

    Your post is pure delight to see that God is Everywhere. I probably would have gone for the donuts and a visit to God's majestry also. Loved seeing your visit to Peabea Scribbles so I could come visit.
    :)

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  6. Julie HamiltonMarch 3, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    I understand what you're saying. Since we moved to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, I believe my husband and I have experienced a closer relationship with our Lord. We see the glorious beauty of His creation all around us every day, and admittedly find ourselves thinking of Him more often throughout our days and thanking Him more often for His mighty works. There's a special closeness we feel to Him as never before as we live in this lovely area.

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  7. RCUBEsMarch 3, 2019 at 2:01 PM

    I remember the struggle I had before, whether to miss church or go to work one Sunday... With my friend bloggers' prayers with mine, I felt the need was to go more to work and miss the service. The dart of guilt was overcome with the Higher Rock, the Lord's truth that we, as churches, not the building, has freedom to follow His leading. I'm glad you chose not to miss the opportunity of enjoying the Lord's creations and to enjoy the donut and apple turnover for bro.Tom. So beautiful and after all, the pics of the red rock and the white snow seem to be a reminder how His blood covers our sins as white as snow! "Donut" forget that!!! I thought ;) Now...though you listened to the podcast, the pastor now knows where you guys have been that morning you missed the church. LOL. Ahh. The freedom that comes from the Lord. If we as humans learn to delete the old program of what and what we must not do... there is no worry as we give thanks to the One Who deserves it all wherever we go, whatever we do... For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom... God bless and strengthen you both, an awesome couple with childlike faith! Inspirational!!!

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  8. CherylMarch 4, 2019 at 6:26 PM

    OH, I just love that God meets us where we are! It is not all about sitting on a church pew, is it? His glory is SO evident in creation and nature! He has met me there many times, and He has filled my soul with His glory even more than in a church service, to be honest. What a faithful God He is, and He knows how to bless us and feed our hungry souls. Thank you for sharing the lovely pictures, my friend. God bless you and Tom with many more such encounters with Him!

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  9. Joyful in His PresenceMarch 5, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    I love snow...so I would have been quite content to have been there with you Sunday morning to enjoy that beautiful scenery the Creator left for you. xo

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  10. Debbie HarrisMarch 5, 2019 at 9:14 PM

    What a cute posting!
    I could feel your thoughts about not wanting to go to church and then the joy of what the Lord had for you, what a praise to God!
    The beauty of that snow on those red stones is awesome.

    Thank you for sharing your day with us ♡

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  11. Montoya JazhelDecember 31, 2019 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Selina



    i am Montoya Jazhel from the philiphines ,i was in a big problem in my marital life so i read your testimony on how Dr Ikhide help you get your husband back and i said i will give it a try and i contacted the Dr Ikhide to help me and he promised to help me get my problem solved. now am so happy with my life because all my problems are over. Thanks to the great Dr Ikhide for the help and Thanks to you Selina.

    You can reach him with this email:- dr.ikhide@gmail.com and i promise he will not disappoint you.



    I AM SO HAPPY…… remember here is his email:- dr.ikhide@gmail.com



































    Kumusta Selina



    ako si Montoya Jazhel mula sa pilipinas, ako ay nasa malaking problema sa aking buhay sa pag-aasawa kaya nabasa ko ang iyong patotoo sa kung paano tulungan si Dr Ikhide na maibalik ang iyong asawa at sinabi kong susubukan ko ito at makipag-ugnay sa Dr Ikhide upang matulungan ako at nangako siyang tulungan ako na malulutas ang aking problema. ngayon masaya ako sa aking buhay dahil ang lahat ng aking mga problema ay tapos na. Salamat sa mahusay na Dr Ikhide para sa tulong at Salamat sa iyo Selina.

    Maabot mo siya sa email na ito: - dr.ikhide@gmail.com at ipinapangako ko na hindi ka niya bibiguin.



    AKO KAYA NAKAKITA …… tandaan dito ay ang kanyang email: - dr.ikhide@gmail.com

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