In The Upper Room

Notes: Thursday, 27 September 2012

• In The Upper Room

  I enjoy going to the Upper Room. It's a prayer and worship Chapel. located on the campus where I attend worship services. The Upper Room opened in November 2002.  I've been going there since than. I love going there.
  
  It's the place where people can come, pray and seek God. It's a place where people worship God. It's a beautiful place to be. It's a sacred place. There is a cross at the front of the chapel.
  
  There are times when I go up to the cross. I stand and pray. I thankful that the cross is in the Upper Room. It's a reminder of Jesus and what He went through.
  
  On Sunday, as I was standing that the cross, the sun rays where coming in the window. I was praying and saw my shadow on the wall. It was a wonderful feeling.
  
  I even saw the shadow on the cross. It appeared to me as I was praying that I was seeing my image of myself at the cross. I thought, if only I could have taken a photo. But I kept on praying.
  
  God's so amazing! It was a picture perfect moment. In time and in prayer. I thanked God for those moments. The sun rays just happened. That was the first time that happened.
  
  I continue to keep going to the Upper Room. I got to have my Upper Room Time. Especially before church service. Thank God for the Upper Room.
  
  May we be thankful for the moments that we have to pray.
  May we come before God's throne room daily.
  May we learn to appreciate and enjoy the presence of God.
  Amen!
  
  Thanks for reading.
  Susan
  
  I will bless the Lord at all times;
  His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
  
  Psalm 34:1 NRSV

This Name Game

Note: Sunday, 08 February 2009

• This Name Game

  Here is something that I think is real COOL.
  When I meet people I try to remember their names. Here are some cool names that I made out of a quest. Blessings to you.
  
  One day I came across a lady by the name Joy. I begin to notice some thing about this one JOY. When I saw Joy, she would always have a smile on her face. Wow! I had a thought. I can hug Joy.
  
  I never thought that I would meet Hope. Her grandma introduce me to her. I get a kick out of when I see Hope. She comes walking fast to greet me. She has a big smile on her face. I do too. I see HOPE coming.
  
  Then one day, I wondered if I could find Faith. I knew she would be around some where. But I did not know where to look. I did not give up hope.
  
  Along my journey, I met Grace. I never thought I would met Grace. But I am happy that I did. I can hug Grace too.
  
  One day I told Grace, I got to found Faith. I made that confession. I am going to find Faith. I never would have imagine that I would be on a quest to find Faith. She was around here somewhere.
  
  Then one day came along. There was a lady who was going to have a baby. She did not want to know what sex of the child would be until due day.
  
  I saw this lady and notice that said had her child. I thought not to ask what her daughter's name was.  I meet her daughter for the first time in October at October feast at WOLC. This lady told me her daughter's name. I did not catch the name.
  
  December came by. I had to ask this lady again. What was your baby daughter name? I thought it was Faith.  She was checking her daughter into the nursery She said there is Faith. I was so excited and happy. I found  FAITH.
  
  Now, I can see Joy, Hope, Grace and Faith when they come to church. I was so happy. One Sunday I saw Grace setting in the pew. I came up to you and told her the good news.
  
  I was so happy to share it with her. I said Grace! I found FAITH. Grace was rejoicing with me. She said that I was determined to find Faith.
  
  I mentioned to Grace. Only if I could get all you girls together. That would be something. Then one Friday night a friend and I was chatting about something. Then this man joined our conversation.
  
  Then all of a sudden this guy shows us a photo. He had twin daughters. Guess what their names are? Faith and Grace.  I found the Grace I knew. I told her about Faith and Grace were twins.
  
  Then on a Sunday, I saw Joy. I share the good news with her. Joy was coming with a smile on her face. I said Joy. I have some thing to share with you.
  
  That what I just shared with you. By the way, "Baby girl" Faith played Jesus in the first service on Christmas Eve  Service'08. That night I got to see baby Faith before the service.
  
  I spoke to Joy. I wonder if I can find Love. Another friend said maybe we can find Charity for you. There has to be Charity somewhere.
  
  Then one day I notice some one's last name. I saw Joy again. I shared that name with her. I told her that I found Lovejoy. She said that will work.
  
  I even run in to that person with the last name Lovejoy with her daughter. I shared this name game with her. Mrs. Lovejoy had a smile on her face.
  
  I thought that was fun to share. I do get a kick out of this name game. I would have never thought of searching of names like Joy, Hope, Grace, Faith and Lovejoy.
  
  Then again I have been. When I meet people I try to remember some things that has some association with the person's name. I had trouble remembering unique or names forgotten.
  
  Cheryline...as in Gasoline
  Pam...Pam spray.
  Diana... Princess Diana.
  Sharon...Rose of Sharon
  Carol...Christmas song
  
  Then there are names that I associate like this.
  I have met Sally. I have met Dick. I have met Jane.
  There was Ethel. There is a Fred.  (That's I Love Lucy.)
  I have met Tom. There is a Jerry   ( The Cartoon characters)
  
  There are some song names.
  Sherry, Peggy Sue, LeVera.
  
  Then there are names for male and female.
  Jerry, Chris, Kim, Stracey, Tracy
  
  Perhaps this name games is silly to some. But I can relate and recall peoples names this way. May we make the most out of life in Jesus' name Amen!
  
  On My Journey Of Transformation:
  This Name Game,~Susan~
  
  "And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. Psalm 39:7
  
  Words from  Proverbs 8:6
  Listen, for I will speak of excellent things. And from the opening of my lips will come right things;