You can't judge a worshipper by their praise...
Isaiah 55:1-13 Today's Morning Devotion:
We talked about how we should not be so quick to judge one's heart based on their outward appearance. We truly can't see what's going on in someones heart. Just because people may not be dancing around and shouting and clapping along with us doesn't mean that they aren't being impacted. Cause the Lord is showing us that people are coming to Him. Each concert that we do we have seen people come forward to accept the Lord. The bible says that His word won't return void - we may not see someone accept the Lord that same night, but God may deal with that individual later down the road. People in ministry need to learn this early.
On another note, I am learning or being challenged about my complaining spirit. Hopefully I will yield myself over to the Holy Spirit so that He can allow change to take place in my heart and in my life. I see the same things playing out in my kids... I know, I know, I've got to stop - drop - and PRAY!!!!!
THE WRAP UP
Going to Guyana made me constantly reflect on my life and the things surrounding my life. My home, my family, my job, my church - everything. I am so blessed right now. Yes, I may have made bad financial decisions, but God in His grace has given me a job that I may be reluctant to go to at times, but I praise Him for that job. Yes, I may be renting out an apartment and would much rather be in a position to kick my shoes off in a place I could call my own, but I praise God that I have a solid roof over my head. And my God is so good that He's never allowed us to struggle to make a rent payment. Rent has ALWAYS been on time. When we were in the different churches we sometimes struggled because some of the congregations didn't get up and outwardly praise God with us while we sang, but that helped us to learn how to praise God even when it seemed that no one else felt what we were feeling. You have to get to a place where you can say, "It's just me and You Lord, and I've made up my mind to praise You in my own way, regardless of who else is around and regardless of what people may think of me. I will praise You for You are worthy!" Souls were saved, people's lives were touched. Members of the choir grew in their faith. I felt so close to the Father.
Isaiah 55:1-13 Today's Morning Devotion:
We talked about how we should not be so quick to judge one's heart based on their outward appearance. We truly can't see what's going on in someones heart. Just because people may not be dancing around and shouting and clapping along with us doesn't mean that they aren't being impacted. Cause the Lord is showing us that people are coming to Him. Each concert that we do we have seen people come forward to accept the Lord. The bible says that His word won't return void - we may not see someone accept the Lord that same night, but God may deal with that individual later down the road. People in ministry need to learn this early.
On another note, I am learning or being challenged about my complaining spirit. Hopefully I will yield myself over to the Holy Spirit so that He can allow change to take place in my heart and in my life. I see the same things playing out in my kids... I know, I know, I've got to stop - drop - and PRAY!!!!!
THE WRAP UP
Going to Guyana made me constantly reflect on my life and the things surrounding my life. My home, my family, my job, my church - everything. I am so blessed right now. Yes, I may have made bad financial decisions, but God in His grace has given me a job that I may be reluctant to go to at times, but I praise Him for that job. Yes, I may be renting out an apartment and would much rather be in a position to kick my shoes off in a place I could call my own, but I praise God that I have a solid roof over my head. And my God is so good that He's never allowed us to struggle to make a rent payment. Rent has ALWAYS been on time. When we were in the different churches we sometimes struggled because some of the congregations didn't get up and outwardly praise God with us while we sang, but that helped us to learn how to praise God even when it seemed that no one else felt what we were feeling. You have to get to a place where you can say, "It's just me and You Lord, and I've made up my mind to praise You in my own way, regardless of who else is around and regardless of what people may think of me. I will praise You for You are worthy!" Souls were saved, people's lives were touched. Members of the choir grew in their faith. I felt so close to the Father.
