While I was at the service on Friday, I was struck by the different forms of praise that went forth. Not everyone that touched the mic could hit a perfect key. Some of the people on the stage were clearly nervous. A few dancers might have missed a step or two.
But every person was making the effort to praise and worship God from their heart. One singer voiced it perfectly: I'm not gonna let the rocks cry out for me!
Their examples ministered to me so much.
Being a veteran church-goer, sometimes I find myself getting complacent in worship. I won't be swayed into standing on my feet unless the music moves me or the singer can really blow... I won't holler 'amen' unless the preacher gets it super hot... I find myself comparing the service to other ones that I've attended in the midst of the one I'm supposed to be engaged in at the moment.
I'm shaking my head at my own self.
The service on Friday reminded me. No matter what's going on... No matter how I may feel... God deserves my praise always. It's not my job to critique who's on the platform. It's my job to connect with the Spirit and enter into worship. At least those people have taken the huge step to publicly praise and magnify God. Who am I to sit back and judge? It's a worship service. Not American Idol.
No more will I sit on the sidelines and look for reasons to praise God with the person on stage. The very fact that they're praising God is reason enough for me to join in with them.
Verse of the Day: And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. Luke 19:40
Miss Ti,
ReplyDeletePerfectly said!! We should be able to have a Holy Ghost worship wether it be at home or in church right?? I'm learning to not be embarrassed in my worship because I tend to cry during my worship time. I praise God for loving me enough to let me see another day. I have "church" all the time even in the office, used to feel funny about it, but no more, no way am I embarrassed about praising Him with song and tears. God bless you and keep you my Sister!!
Yes! I agree, Dee. We should be proud to praise our God no matter what. Our God loves it when His children praise Him, and we should not deprive Him of the pleasure of hearing from us individually.
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