SMH

Sunday. One of my favorite days of the week.

Although I fully understand that when it comes to praising and worshipping God, I can do that anywhere and any time of day. However, there is something special about actually going to church, "God's house", and fellowshipping with others.

We always begin our Sunday service with "Praise and Worship". That's our way of ushering in the Spirit. Kinda like telling God, "Okay...we're ready for You. Come on in." Not that anyone has to invite God into His own house, but hopefully, you understand what I'm talking about.

For me, "Praise and Worship" is a time for me to just reflect. Think about the absolute goodness of God and all that He means to me. Once the reflection begins, I find it hard to stay in my seat. Quite honestly, I CAN'T stay in my seat. I have to get up, clap my hands, and sing unto the Lord as loudly as I know how. I want Him to hear me. I need Him to hear me.

With all that said, I find it absolutely sad and disappointing to see others at church who just sit with their arms folded, week after week, month after month, year after year, as if God has done absolutely NOTHING for them, and they don't have a reason to praise Him. To that, I shake my head and say, HELLOOO!!! If you were able to walk into church on your own two feet, then YOU have something to praise Him for! If you can HEAR the songs and the message that's being delivered, then YOU have something to praise Him for! If you came in here with clothes on your body, and had a little something to eat before service, or will go have something to eat after service, then YOU have something to praise Him for! Oh, and if you didn't have ANY of THOSE things, yet He woke you up to see the beauty of another day...guess what...YOU have something to praise Him for.

Get my point?

After all of the goodness, grace, mercy, etc, etc, that God has given to each and every one of us, I just don't understand how people can "sit on God". Seriously!!!

Now I realize that not everybody praises and worships the same way. I get that. But COME ON...every now and then, it wouldn't hurt to just show God a little bit of gratitude. That's all I'm sayin'.

Oh, and for those who say, "I'm not a Christian, so this doesn't pertain to me." Ummm...I've got a little news for YOU my friend...Psalm 150:6 says: Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!

Did you catch that? Not, "Let every believer in Christ praise the Lord", no...it says Let everything that has breath...

So, my question is this: ARE YOU BREATHING???

Do I sound a little upset? Maybe it's because I am. God is too good to just sit on. Get up people! Clap your hands. Move your feet. Sing praises unto God, for He is worthy. So so worthy.

Let the DIALOGUE begin! Are you a Praiser, a Worshipper, or both?

Talk to me!

Til next time...