we meet in the publix parking lot, because that's safer than a gas station's, and i hurry to hannah's toyota because let's face it, my jeep wouldn't make it over the bay.
pulling up to the mega-church makes me realize just how accurate "mega" really is; we rush in the doors, seeking to buy one more ticket -- God gave us a free one.
the lights grow dim and a burst of adrenaline rushes through my veins --
i love concerts.
Rend Collective emerges from the fog and greets the crowd with an irish welcome and joyful spirits. they get right to it, strumming guitars, tapping keys, hitting drums and bouncing a rend-collective-special instrument. truly, they make me happy and long for ireland.
rend collective's packed-with-sound-doctrine songs and upbeat rhythms place my mind and heart in just the right perspective.
the lights dim again, and this time Kari Jobe takes the stage.
the lyrics in her songs simply capture everyone's attention and i thrive off of the Body that's around me, raising voices in unison to our
great God.
in one sense i struggle trying to focus on the lyrics, because all that is before me are thoughts. thoughts about heaven, eternity with the God who made me and formed me and purposed to save me...
just like i am surrounded by believers exalting Your Name together, eternity will be the same way. when i see Your face and feel Your embrace, i know that i will worship in Your gates forevermore. not alone, no not alone o Lord, but with Your people -- all together we will praise You and exalt You and live among You forever and ever, my mind races in unison with my heart; my face shines with his glory and i can't help but sing
for Him.
and just when i thought it is wrapping up, both bands conquer the stage and celebrate. because how can one
not rejoice in the Trinity?
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