Isn't it amazing how uplifting worship can be? How a song can become more than just the sum of its different parts. Not just the voices & instruments coming together but the intent of the person who wrote the song, the experiences of the people who sing & play it. The sacrifices of time & effort that went into practicing it to make it an acceptable offering to the Lord. Thats why the music never gets boring. Its whats behind the music that counts.

On Sunday, Joe led worship. It was arranged so that there were no pauses between songs. I kinda felt that it was a little bit forced and over-elaborate. I thought he was trying too hard to impress the congregation. And then God rebuked me and made me see that this was Joe's way of worshipping. He showed me that Joe put a lot of effort into preparing it. I was so wrong to have thoughts like that and as soon as I asked God to forgive me, I was tearing and singing my heart out. My flawed judgement almost prevented me from enjoying a beautiful worship!

Acts 10:34-35 says...
Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.