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| Worshipping God |
| 06.06.05 (10:10 pm) [edit] |
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I was lying down on the couch a few minutes ago, and I turned to TBN. Donnie McClurkin was doing a worship session, (I would say "concert", but it was worship, so it wasn't a concert). He sang "Only You are Holy." The thing about it was that I remember hearing that song in church, and it is so beautiful, and it transports you into another realm. I had streams falling down my face, as I watched it. There is something about worshipping God that just gives me this supernatural release. I [i]love[/i] God so much, and I [i]love[/i] worshipping Him. I long for it. A little earlier, I was flipping channels, and there was a movie on TvOne. A choir was singing in church, and I just got so happy. It was just a movie, I know, but I felt a sense of peace as I heard the music. Praise and worship should always be longer, in my opinion. There are hundreds of people in the sanctuary with me, [i]physically[/i]...but [i]spiritually[/i], and [i]intimately[/i], it's only me and God. I don't care how many people are there, it all comes down to me and Him. Like on Sunday, while in worship, I said, "Oh God, it's just me and You in here." I meant it. No one is focused on anyone else. This is a personal thing. It doesn't matter who is there, or who you sit by, or how far you sit back or anything like that. It all boils down to you and God. You can't have a relationship with Him through other people. It's impossible! What merit does another person have that you don't? What makes them better than you? Wealth, social class, and physical appearance do not matter. That doesn't give anyone value. What truly gives quality of life, and of self is having a relationship with God, and striving to know Him more and more each day. There were years when I didn't want to have anything to do with church. I had a fear come over me, in which I though that whenever I'd step into a church, everyone would look at me, and talk about how much of a hypocrite I was [for not being there before]. That was back in 2001. I didn't go again for five years. Then, this February, after months of being under Air's Girls Ministry, I knew that it was time. Now, I'm not going to lie and say that that first walk back into church was a piece of cake. I was [b][u]INCREDIBLY[/u][/b] nervous, and shaky. I was being so irritable, and I wanted to throw up. But that service was the beginning to a new level. I'm so happy that I went. It's one of the best decisions I have ever made. We, as Christians cannot live in a box. Like PS says, "You can't be on an island in your seat." If we are supposed to me the light of the world, then how are we suppose to give illumination if we don't have oil? I know for many of us it is hard, but you can't just give up on "assembly." We need each other, and we all are apart of one body. How would you feel if you were missing an eye? Search around for a good church. Make sure you feel comfortable there. Don't forsake being with other Christians in worship and service. Always take the time to be with God, and even if you don't think you will change, be persistant in your time with Him. Slowly, but surely, if you really want to please Him, you will change. It's miraculous how it happens. |
posted by: godsyounggirl (reply)
post date: 06.06.05 (9:04 pm)
Wow, you pretty much summed up the way I was too. All I could say was "Amen" as I read through your blog. God bless.
posted by: billlyryan (reply)
post date: 06.12.05 (5:46 pm)
I have so many questions about God. Questions I want answers to and questions I want to just be able to ask. I heard once that God wants to be called our Father....
So many questions....
posted by: TrinaBinaBear (reply)
post date: 06.13.05 (9:17 am)
Reply to: billlyryan
You can ask me questions. I don't mind at all. Ask away :)
posted by: billlyryan (reply)
post date: 06.13.05 (5:44 pm)
Reply to: TrinaBinaBear
Good...I feel relieved!