speechless.

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to attend an AWESOME service. Wow. it was unbelievable, the hospitality was warm, worship was inviting, and the preaching was impeccable. I sat with my sister Janessa and even in our silent glances to each other, we knew that inside we were both saying "danggg, this preaching is good!" I hadn't gone to a service like that in awhile, however, i noticed something that was bugging me the entire night. And even now, it irritates me just thinking about it.

i don't know what to feel, i don't know whether to be sad, upset, I probably should not care...yet i do.

In the midst of a great blessing from God, I found myself becoming a bit distracted. I could not help but notice some youth as they passed by the pew where i was sitting. A quiet but noticable hello was exchanged as the two friends greeted eachother. "Hey, Its good to see you here, I have to talk to you about something, do you have your phone?" "yea, text me," the other replied. I didn't really care that they were gonna text, im not much of a stickler when it comes to things like that, ive texted in church before, everyone has. But wow, i was shocked at the talent these individuals had. The ability to text throughout the enitre service while still comprehending the message of the sermon was incredible. Between messages they would occasionally look up, clap, even raise their hand in praise. I can only hope that I will one day be blessed with the skill of multitasking, it was a sight to see. Now, I dont want to criticize people because surely I have texted during a service before, but I was a child then. Friends, its time to grow up. Everyone is watching the youth, simply waiting for us to fail, don't give them a reason to talk about us. What could be so important the it could not wait til after service? Honestly, it didn't bother me that much that they were missing out, but that they were distracting others around them. 

I leave you with this...
Is church becoming a social event?
I wonder how many people would still attend if nobody went out to eat afterward?
I certainly hope that when I want God to listen to my problems he isn't too busy chatting it up with his friends.

I recieved a tremendous blessing that night, but I can only wonder if those 2 talkative friends did as well.