My friend, Lynn, sent this video to me. I wept watching this very brave, young man worship God in his difficult circumstances. May we all learn to worship God no matter where we are in our journey. I’m grateful for people like Steve Fee who paused his day for this moment in young Creed’s life.
Today, I am praying for a young man whom I have never met.
Have a great weekend. And, take a moment to worship God.
No matter your circumstances.
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The storm knocked out our cable and wireless for a wonderful couple of hours. I placed the iPod on the docking station, held baby boy, and listened to the big kids sing along to worship song after worship song. I looked up and saw John Henry raising his hands and closing his eyes.
“Mom, I’m worshipping God right now, since I wasn’t at church Sunday,” he told me.
“You can worship God any time you want,” I assured him.
And, we did just that. Tears flooded my eyes as I worshipped the Creator with my children. Then, we talked about worship.
“What is worship, Anna?”
“It’s something we send to God,” she answered.
Something we send to Him. It’s not something we just do on Sunday. It’s a life lived. A life lived that brings glory to Him. A life that honors Him.
A life that gives.
That blesses.
That seeks His Kingdom first.
That chases after God.
Everybody worships something. But, we were made to worship Him.
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1
Last night at Eagles Way Church, the youth joined the regular Wednesday service for a time of worship. I have engaged in worship services for as long as I can remember. As a matter of fact, my mom still has a cassette tape of me singing worship songs at only four years of age. I played it for my own children and was excited about their reaction.
“Okay. We hear it. Can we listen to Brandon Heath now?”
Not the response I was looking for. But, hey, my martial arts moves don’t impress them either.
I’m pretty sure that we are born with an innate response to God through worship but still it is something we practice or develop. I do know that I love to worship my Creator. And, I can’t imagine not doing it.
When I spoke at EWC on Mother’s Day, I shared a story about how Kris invited one of his pilot friends to the previous Easter service. Kris doing the whole invitation thing is, in his words, “not his gig.” I truly love his honesty.
But, I “encourage” him to do it still.
So, he did. And, his friend sat beside me. I was all caught up in worship. I left the service still caught up in that transcendent moment with God. When we got into the car, I noticed Kris staring at me with a bit of bewilderment.
“I finally invite someone to church, and there you go double-fisting it God. What about being seeker-friendly?” He told me.
I couldn’t help but laugh. His candor in how he perceived my untimely worship was humorous. But, also his use of the term “double-fisting it” gave it an entirely new meaning.
Now, let me explain that Kris was not upset. He was quite funny in his delivery. However, he was still a little flustered and concerned how his friend may receive my expressions in worship.
I totally get where Kris is coming from. I just can’t help but to worship my Creator. The One who holds all things together. The One who healed my broken heart. The One who comforts the weak. The One who makes all things good.
The One.
In Luke 19, many of Jesus’ disciples were praising Him, and the Pharisees there told Jesus to rebuke them, and Jesus said, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
Our Creator is to be worshipped. We were created to worship Him. Whether we make the choice to worship Him ourselves or not, He is still worthy. And, He WILL be praised.
I’m not gonna stay on my American Idol kick, even though I live it. For real. BUT, I’d be remiss not to address the totally amazing performance they gave at the end of “Idol Gives Back” Wednesday night. Did ya see it? I’m sure you’ve seen the YouTube video floating ‘round the net.
It was goose bump city for this girl raised in the Bible belt. I looked intently at each AI performer singing “Shout to the Lord” and had to wonder: “Are they feelin’ it as well as they are singin’ it?” I think they were. Because, whether are you are a fully committed follower of Christ or a tree in the wilderness, you cannot excuse yourself from the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit. I felt it. Did you? The scriptures command that we worship him. I’m sure some of you have probably already left today’s blog. Sorry. I can only tell ya the truth. Psalm 100: 1-2 says “Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy”.
Now, here is a scripture to begin your weekend:
1I will exalt you, my God and King,
and praise your name forever and ever.
2 I will praise you every day;
yes, I will praise you forever.
3 Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
No one can measure his greatness.4 Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;
let them proclaim your power.
5 I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor
and your wonderful miracles.
6 Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;
I will proclaim your greatness.
7 Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;
they will sing with joy about your righteousness. Psalm 145: 1-13
You see, nothing compares to the promise I have in You. Did ya feel it?
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