1. The burden I'm bearing is unnecessary. Being in two ministries and cell leading is tiring, and draining, but those things aren't in the job description. Christ speaks through me. I am not in control. It's stressful when I try to work things out alone because that isn't the way this was intended to be. That's like a water jug getting tired of pouring itself.
2. Worship is service. And, like most means of service, it's mostly for yourself. Sounds selfish, but it's true. God doesn't need worship. He doesn't feed off our clapping and singing. But we do! Worship is a declaration and a confirmation for ourselves that we have a powerful God who is real, and we're not afraid to say so. I mean, if you are what you listen to, then how much more impactful is singing about God's grace and faithfulness?
3. God is the world's biggest celebrity. If we can get up and shout and cheer for bands at concerts, why shouldn't we do that for Christ? I guess if we're careful where we're directing the praise, at the end of the day, worship concerts are a way for us to scream and shout to God. Why this can't happen on an everyday basis, I'm not sure (what's stopping us from pulling a King David and writing songs and dancing for God?). But I do know that I don't normally jump around yelling about God's grace. At this concert, at church worship sessions, I do.
4. I have a future in Christ, for Christ. One of the things God reassured me with was that I will have children. It sounds weird, I know. But one of the main things I used to worry about a lot was that I wouldn't have kids, or that I wouldn't make a good mother. This revelation came in the middle of my asking Him what I should do with my life to glorify Him. He told me I would one day have a family, and that I need to stop worrying about the future and focus on what's happening now. He's got a plan for me that will unfold in His time, not mine.
This is a pretty short reflection considering the weight of the things God said to me. It was quite a lot, and they were some pretty big stuff. But in gist, this is what happened and how I feel. God bless you guys!
3. God is the world's biggest celebrity. If we can get up and shout and cheer for bands at concerts, why shouldn't we do that for Christ? I guess if we're careful where we're directing the praise, at the end of the day, worship concerts are a way for us to scream and shout to God. Why this can't happen on an everyday basis, I'm not sure (what's stopping us from pulling a King David and writing songs and dancing for God?). But I do know that I don't normally jump around yelling about God's grace. At this concert, at church worship sessions, I do.
4. I have a future in Christ, for Christ. One of the things God reassured me with was that I will have children. It sounds weird, I know. But one of the main things I used to worry about a lot was that I wouldn't have kids, or that I wouldn't make a good mother. This revelation came in the middle of my asking Him what I should do with my life to glorify Him. He told me I would one day have a family, and that I need to stop worrying about the future and focus on what's happening now. He's got a plan for me that will unfold in His time, not mine.
This is a pretty short reflection considering the weight of the things God said to me. It was quite a lot, and they were some pretty big stuff. But in gist, this is what happened and how I feel. God bless you guys!
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