What does worship look like to Him

I don't have the answer, but I do wonder what our worship looks like to God. Is He excited when we come into a his presence or is He wondering when we will get to the "real thing". Hmm. All I know is I was created to worship Him. And some how when I think about what that is supposed to be or look like, I don't picture this subdued or boring delivery. While I am so often star struck in the presence of God, I don't fail to offer thanksgiving, praise, appreciation or sharing my devotion and excitement. While worship may take many forms, don't buy into the belief that it's cultural. So not true. He is the supreme being over all mankind. Don't get it twisted folks. He is God, worthy of and expecting our worship. You are either grateful or your not. You either understand that you were put here to worship or you just don't get it. What do you think He is looking for from you?

Does God hear and accept our worship

I think it's time to go back to the scriptures and research God's definition of worship. I encourage you to do your own digging into this topic because you may end up in a curious position. Does God even acknowledge what we define or demonstrate as worship or are we so far out in left field that God doesn't even bother to show up and accept the sacrifice of worship? This thought struck me heavily today because if I am just going through the motions and my motions are not showing up before God as sincere and in accordance with His definition, then they are just motions. So why would He show up? Hmmmmm....Father can you hear me? Will you teach me about worship? And once you teach me, will you accept my worship at your altar.

My amazing God

I have been praying for the impartation of some soul stirring, God inspired preaching and teaching. I prayed this past weekend for doors to open and 3 doors opened over a two day period. Three doors opened in places I had never been. Have you ever experienced a hot day while you longed for a cold glass of thirst quenching water. Then you drink the water and you feel new, refreshed, revived? Well the God infused, inspired preached word of God was my drink of water. I was fed with spiritual food of heaven, manna. No intellectual mumbo jumbo. Just bible based word. I soaked up every word that I could ingest from the opportunity presented to me and I felt spiritually renewed, which I needed during this week. Those sermons are carrying me through some unknown dark hallways this week, but I will emerge victoriously. Thank you God that someone is still out there, allowing you to use them to deliver your message.

Stand strong

When everything around you appears to be chaotic or crumbling, hold on to the one sure thing in this world. God. The trials of this life may get you down. We have all been in that spot when we feel like the load is officially too much and God has surely put to much on us. But even if your legs start to wobble and your arms are tired don't give up. Just hold on. He will être then your heart, legs and arms. I promise. It's one of the many promises of God that we can stand on because it's true and sure. If all you can do is remember how He brought you through the last time, then do it because He will do it again. Stay strong. Stand strong.

I find your lack of faith disturbing

Amazingly powerful statement. Who said that? Sounds like something Jesus or the disciples might say or maybe even one of the prophets of the old testament. Want to venture with a guess at chapter and verse? Well, it's not a quote from the bible. Imagine my surprise when I learned it's a quote from the movie Star Wars, spoken by none other than Darth Vader. Yup. Darth Vader. The topic of faith has come up a great deal recently in various conversations. My mind keeps going back to the scripture found in Jude verse 20. "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," . Please read until the end of the chapter. What I love about verse 20 is the admonishment to build yourself up in faith, not relying on someone else and God even told us how to do it - pray in the Holy Ghost. There you go. Asked and answered. How powerful is that scripture? Amazing. God provided the path. Now its up to us to grow in grace and faith and one way to ensure that WILL happen is through prayer. Wow. So what is our excuse for lacking faith? Well simple answer and excuse is that human nature causes us to doubt or exhibit fear. But stand on the promise you just read. Pray in the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit and you will be in the process of building up your faith. Can I hear an amen somebody?

God is my hope

Contrary to what some may say, life has it's share of bumps and troubles. We don't always get what we want and sometimes we don't even understand why things did not work out. But hang in there. Somehow, someway, God has a plan for you. Yesterday I experienced a set back in what thought was what God had helped me to see as a move forward strategy. But I didnt get what I wanted and I remain confused as to why. But I know He still has a plan for me and my best interest at heart. So I will openly admit that I am asking God what's next and until He answers, I wait and hope and pray and try very hard not to pout, but instead show Him my gratitude for what has already been done. So I have to put my hope and trust in God. I don't have the answers and even if I thought I did, I have lived long enough to know my plans are not Gods plans. And my ways are not Gods ways. My hope is in God.

In Him you will find rest

Rest. Peace. Understanding. Contentment. Fulfillment. It's all in Christ. I thought of the scripture where we are commanded to bring our burdens to God because in Him we will find rest. We can't carry the load ourselves. We are not capable nor are we equipped. But most importantly, we are not supposed to struggle under the load of life. It's a test folks. Are you going to try to prove God wrong by trying to carry the cares of life on your shoulders and fail miserably or will you follow His word and from the beginning give it to Him to sort out and deal with the solution as He planned. Don't waste time trying to figure it out. He already worked it out. Why don't you ask Him what He decided for your life.