We attended a Watchnight Service at a neighboring church. Very old and huge church - very cold inside!!! The ladies at the church we complaining about the cold water we were going to use for the footwashing part of the service. Just complaining for about twenty minutes or so! LOL!
I was a new convert and just sat there watching and listening to them.
The minute we started washing each other's feet, they all burst into tears. Hilarious!!
I have never understood that!! I always feel like a weirdo when we do footwashing (actually they have kind of phased it out, I think) everybody is crying, and I always feel like I am cold and unfeeling because it just doesn't really move me... I started just staying away when they were going to do it. I think my actions have shown people that I am willing to serve, I don't need a ritual to prove it!
I have never understood that!! I always feel like a weirdo when we do footwashing (actually they have kind of phased it out, I think) everybody is crying, and I always feel like I am cold and unfeeling because it just doesn't really move me... I started just staying away when they were going to do it. I think my actions have shown people that I am willing to serve, I don't need a ritual to prove it!
To be more correct, Biblically, shouldn't the pastor do all the washing, of everyone else's feet?
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I have never understood that!! I always feel like a weirdo when we do footwashing (actually they have kind of phased it out, I think) everybody is crying, and I always feel like I am cold and unfeeling because it just doesn't really move me... I started just staying away when they were going to do it. I think my actions have shown people that I am willing to serve, I don't need a ritual to prove it!
LOL! I have to say that except for that one experience, I have always enjoyed footwashing.
For me, it is such a solemn reminder that I am a Servant to my brothers and sisters. It focuses very deeply on our humility and our call to serve.
I know we understand that to be true all the time, but that particular service has always been moving to me.
LOL! I have to say that except for that one experience, I have always enjoyed footwashing.
For me, it is such a solemn reminder that I am a Servant to my brothers and sisters. It focuses very deeply on our humility and our call to serve.
I know we understand that to be true all the time, but that particular service has always been moving to me.
I understand that, but for me, for some reason there has always been a disconnect. I don't know why, I don't mind doing it at all, but it always winds up being so awkward. While I might say a simple prayer while doing it, my partner invariably winds up sobbing, and then I just feel dumb and inadequate. Not a great experience, I feel somehow like I have ripped them off, so I just started avoiding it!
I understand that, but for me, for some reason there has always been a disconnect. I don't know why, I don't mind doing it at all, but it always winds up being so awkward. While I might say a simple prayer while doing it, my partner invariably winds up sobbing, and then I just feel dumb and inadequate. Not a great experience, I feel somehow like I have ripped them off, so I just started avoiding it!
I think some react differently. I am moved by it, but I can't say that I end up sobbing.
Some of the deepest feelings I have had are never expressed openly. Just too deep to cry, KWIM?
We have had a tremendous move of the Holy Ghost is many of the footwashing services.
Yeah, I think that's part of it, I am not a big crier, and when I do, it usually is at the strangest times! lol!
I'm not a big crier either. The only time I can come close to breaking down is when the pressure has been applied for so long, I can't take it anymore. That doesn't happen often, but when it does, I have a big meltdown.
I understand that, but for me, for some reason there has always been a disconnect. I don't know why, I don't mind doing it at all, but it always winds up being so awkward. While I might say a simple prayer while doing it, my partner invariably winds up sobbing, and then I just feel dumb and inadequate. Not a great experience, I feel somehow like I have ripped them off, so I just started avoiding it!
I don't get emotional either-and feel awkward too. I just go through the motions to get it over. Like washing dishes- Sorry if that offends anyone but I can totally relate to what De is saying here.
I don't get emotional either-and feel awkward too. I just go through the motions to get it over. Like washing dishes- Sorry if that offends anyone but I can totally relate to what De is saying here.
I don't get emotional either-and feel awkward too. I just go through the motions to get it over. Like washing dishes- Sorry if that offends anyone but I can totally relate to what De is saying here.
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