Yesterday was a special day in the spiritual life of the church where I worship. Our goal for our assembly was reflected in our theme: “Gripped by Worship”. We sought to see God and were overwhelmed by his majesty and greatness. We thought about our own weaknesses and inadequacies and were saddened, yet willing to recommit as living sacrifices. We listened to God–we celebrated his goodness. We remembered his love for us, visible in Jesus’ sacrifice. We sang and we prayed. As we concluded we stood and sat and knelt and bowed–all indications of our gratitude and love and recommitment. We cried and touched, honoring special prayer requests from Margaret and Joyce.
We were overjoyed later in the day to hear Lynn’s statement of faith in God; we sympathized with Charlie’s concern for his hometown; we shared special times in small groups, thinking about how God is forming this community of faith and salvation to reflect life through His Spirit.
To God be the Glory–great things he has done!