This past Sunday one of the lyrics from praise and worship was "how can I do anything but praise." That is where I live. I cannot imagine not having praise in my life. There is incredible joy that comes from lifting my voice or my hands or my mind toward heaven and giving praise to
God.
Through a process I have come to the place where my mind comes alive to God and the things of God in my life. Most days one of my very first thoughts is I must get to the word of God. I am absolutely passionate about being in His presence.
I see the value so great that I have instructed the people who put our services together to make as their No. 1 priority: Create an atmosphere that allows people to step into the presence of God if they choose to. Well I choose to. When my quiet time is interrupted it distresses me. I feel as though I have been cheated from one of life's basic needs. I have made it a priority to hear from God through the word and let my mind dwell on what it says to me every day.
Honestly, corporate worship used to be my favorite time of the week. I still love it. I love singing with the church body and I love the encouragement I get from seeing others enter into worship. But my life has come to the place that I cannot live without my private worship time.
I consider this little article for the most part to be a time for me to express my thoughts toward Him. It disturbs me when I am not able to do it because I can't get to the computer or the computer can't get to the internet.
I have a goal. I want to have Paul's testimony be mine. "For me to live is Christ".
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Today, someone asked me what was my greatest fear. I responded that my greatest fear is being separated from God and that I would do anything to prevent that. I never want to be separated from Him. I choose never to be separated from Him. It is during those private times I draw ever so close to Him. My praise is endless--the conversation is continuous; the pursuit never ends; I am available to Him always. This is my passionate praise. This no one sees. Corporate worship, stepping into His presence, is a public testimony of my love for Him. Thank you so much for your instruction, Pastor, through your testimony. --Debbie
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