Notes in lunchbags

So I've spent a this week listening to bands that I've loved for a very long time. I listened through the entire Switchfoot catalog on Monday and have been working on the Relient K catalog since then. I don't know if this is how it is for everyone. But certain albums and certain songs bring back really strong memories. I can remember exactly what I was doing at the time I was listening, who I was with, what mood I was in, how it affected me. I don't know if anyone has ever watched Chuck, I feel like with certain songs, I "flash". Memories as clear as videos come flooding back.

With that said, I have some very very fond memories of Relient K. I feel like since I have been a believer, I've connected with them and Theissen's lyrics. They just work for me, and I feel like they've grown as I've grown. It's pretty intense. I remember a little over a year ago, helping my friend, Peck, lead worship for the youth at our church. Our hearts were burdened for them, we tried our hardest to offer an amazing worship experience but I often felt like we were doing it for me. And that it was US, that we were leading worship for. After we met every Wednesday, the band would hang out for a while and just kind of jam a little bit. We loved playing, "Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry" and we had so much fun doing that. And that is the memory that comes to mind everytime I hear that song.

I think maybe God works that way sometimes. Sometimes we're so distracted in our lives that He has to throw out feelers to remind us of what He's done for us and how He's provided for us. I believe that He works in all of our lives differently, and just as He can usually reach me through music and a particular song reminding me of being in a place in my life, I'm assuming He reaches other people in different ways. So I guess my question is, how does He effect you? What way does He speak to you and bring you back to Him?

I love how He leaves little notes for us to remember Him. Kind of like parents do for their kids when they go to school.

We have a very loving Father.

=)