a buzz of worship.

It's incredible how much God can change our hearts in one day. I woke up this morning, wanting to go to Lexington, and for whatever reason, I felt I shouldn't. At least, I wasn't at peace. But I delved deep in my quiet time this morning and fought to encounter the Lord.
The chapter I was reading in my book, "Good News For Those Trying Harder," was mostly about praise, and it was entitled, "Gazing Upon Christ." It talked about how praising God can turn your day around and how despite our circumstances we are to declare who God is and give His name glory and renown.
Anywhos, quiet time was overall good, I paraphrased Psalm 42 and that was pretty radical because it's a really personal psalm.
So I went to Lexington and used a coupon I had for 25% off any regularly priced item at Family Christian Bookstore. I figured this was the perfect time to grab some Desperation Band, since it was 16.99 bucks and after the coupon it was more like 12.74.
So I grabbed it. After dropping my brother off at home I was listening to it, and I listened to the song "Overcome." Something about that song is anointed. It's like a 12-minute song (well, the live version was, God was really moving, I can tell!) and at like 10 minutes or so it starts building up, and then Jon Egan hits what I swear is a B (way high for dudes) just saying "yeah." But that second, my spine tingled. my jaw dropped. the presence of God was INSTANTLY in my van.
As I pulled into Hastings, I felt incredible.
I felt happier, more peaceful, more ready, more on fire, everything good I felt was stronger than I had ever felt it. I felt like I WANTED to tell people about Jesus. I WANTED to scream His name at the top of my lungs. I WANTED to read the word, and bask in His presence. I wanted Him.
That's hardly the half of it though.
When I went to church tonight, my formerly spiritual archenemy who was on the good side (let's just say he...well, they [there are two] intimidated me greatly and made me feel like a bug) was there, but I started to feel something different towards them. I realized that they were hungry too, that what they felt about God was for real, that they were real people, too. That everything I was feeling is what they've been feeling. Maybe they express it differently, sure. Maybe they are a little more passionate, wiser, deeper, something. But they had Jesus. I finally saw that.
Most days when I would see these guys, I would go home a mess, tripping over my thoughts and trying to prove how wrong they were and the doctrines they believed. This time, I was satisfied. I'm seeking God, and they're seeking God. With hearts as one. unified.

Today was probably the best day of my life.