thoughts on worship

So tonight I went to Axis, a young adult life group for singles at Church of the Redeemer. I was greeted warmly by two young women who wanted to know a bit about who I was and what brought me to Maryland. By the time the gathering started, there were about 25 people there. It seems as though the epidemic occurs here as well. What epidemic you may ask? The over population of females, or the underpopulation of males. Either way, its everywhere! But regardless of that small fact, it was so good to be with other folks my age, and fellowship and dig into the word. The night was centered around this passage: Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." We broke into groups and battled questions like, 'what is worship? Where does it originate? How do we worship in spirit and in truth?' While most focused on the actual set aside time of prayer, worship, and mediation (whether with others or alone), my heart continued to go to the idea that I want my life to be a life of worship. In my everyday coming and going, I want my life song to be honoring to the Lord. My spirit continues to grow deeper and deeper in awe of who this Great God is. From the vastness of the galaxies, to the creation that exists on the earth, to the patience and forgivenes of the Father, to the sweet surprises that await me around the bend....my spirit longs to worship the Creator of it all! How can it not? Im learning that even when life is crappy or crazy or just doesnt make sense, the deepest part of who I am still comes back to worship the God who knows all. Thank you Lord for placing that within me. I ask for more of it! I ask for a deeper hunger and longing to wait and rest in your presence.

I've also been realizing how much Ive missed being part of the worship team at ACTS. Its something Ive grown to love and appreciate so much. I think tonight I realized just how much an honor and privilege and responsibility it is to lead others into the Lord's presence. And just how important it is to prepare my own heart before I can help lead others to that place.

What a good day. Thank you God for waking me up to a new day. Thank you for the ability to run and exercise (which I needed to badly today!) Thank you for the ability to see the area, for a car that works, and 4 inflated tires! Thank you for the ability to try new foods and the ability to taste its uniqueness (I tried some Greek food at Moby Dick's House of Kabob's). Thank you for the journey.

I'm looking forward to coming home this weekend. Will be good to worship with my family at Acts. And to welcome another gal to the house on Ross St.

All I can say Lord is thank you for the journey.