Becoming a Londoner

Growing up in Franklin and attending my private school, I was always in my own little bubble. Even after I graduated and went to Samford, I was still with people very similar to myself and protected somewhat by having christians surround me. I was never questioned about my faith or seen people baffled that I am a christian, until last night.  It was last night that I shared openly with 2 girls that I was excited about going to church today. I think I kind of expected them to tell me that they wanted to come. Instead, I got the response, "So you are like REALLY religious!" It was not necessarily the statement but the tone that went along with it. It was also the first time that I had ever been questioned even a little about my faith in a way that was derogatory. I know that God led me to London for a great many reasons and maybe it was to be placed as a christian in others' lives. 

I attended Hillsong London church in the Dominion Theatre tonight. Hillsong originally began in Sydney, Australia but now has grown across Australia and internationally as well. Hillsong London actually has 4 services every Sunday with each service translated into 2 languages! It is in the Dominion Theatre in London, home to broadway show, We Will Rock You. The theatre, as seen below, is absolutely beautiful. 

The whole day, I thought about church and needing to go. I, actually, have never felt as compelled and determined to go to a church service as I did today. I wanted to praise God for all that He has done these past few weeks and be in fellowship with other christians.
I went alone and sat by myself, and it wasn't until I heard the African man behind me singing loudly with his strong accent that I realized how cool the service really was. I was surrounded by people from all over the world with all different backgrounds that had come together to worship the same God. The next hour and a half was absolutely incredible ending with this verse: Acts 2:46-47 NKJV
        So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

What I took from this verse was exactly what I was feeling. With one accord....sense of oneness....christianity. However you want to think about it, together is better and today was a great day spent with new people.