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Sunday Worship (April 6th)

Do you ever have difficulty staying in the moment? You know, calming down the racing thoughts of to-do lists, appointments, and what-ifs, and just being present in the here and now? If you do, I'm sure that you are not alone. After all, it's our American culture to multitask, so our brains work 90% of the time, and sadly, in doing so, we miss the moments.

In John 12: 1-8 we find a poignant scene where Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, an act that some dismiss as extravagant or unnecessary. Yet, in this moment, Mary teaches us the profound importance of living fully in the present.

You see, Mary enters a room filled with men, a room where women were typically barred from unless they were serving the meal. Mary let down her hair and poured an entire bottle of perfume on Jesus' feet. Mary knew that Jesus was approaching his final days, and she recognized the significance of the moment. She didn't hold back; she poured out her love and devotion, using what she had to honor him. As a result, Jesus acknowledges her gift, reminding us there are moments in life that deserve our full attention and heartfelt response. Jesus is pleased with Mary's gift of compassion and love and tells Judas that Mary's actions will be remembered, highlighting the value of recognizing and seizing divine moments of love and gratitude.

In a world that often pressures us to plan for the future, or dwell on past mistakes, Mary's act of worship invites us to embrace each moment and live in the here and now.

Come and worship this Sunday to hear the importance of living in the moment and seeking God moments, which are always present with us. All we must do is slow down enough to notice them and accept them as a gift from God.

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