Singing, Dancing, Worship, Prayer
Since my illness has seem to have taken a huge plunge recently, many people has asked me what I like to do, or how do I spend my days since I can't work. I've taken up a lot of hobbies. I've greatly enjoyed things such as scrapbooking, reading books (nonfiction and fiction) as well as crocheting. I've crocheted a bunch of scarves (and sold them) wchich has been fun and a good way to make extra money. I read a lot and at times, yes, watch movies and old TV shows here or there. I try to help around the house when I can and as much as I can But what I enjoy most is singing, and listening to music. I sometimes listen to music and sing while I do other things such as dusting. I'll take out my guitar and pick at the strings and "try" to remember how to play (I've not be disciplined enough to keep up with my guitar playing or even my little-know-how piano playing). When I'm really feeling "well"/"good" I'll dance to my favorite worship songs, I'll fall on my knees to convicting songs, or I'll pray through songs.
Ah, prayer. Prayer is so powerful. So wonderful. It makes me feel so much closer to God. I was telling a few ladies from the worship team how much I miss being on worship team during this "sabbatical". Yes, I miss help leading in worship, I miss being with the team, but most of all I miss praying with the team. To me, praying for one another for specifics (and sometimes it is VERY confidential) requests is very intimate. That is what draws our team together as one. Prayer is wonderful; and that is one of many things I miss about the fellowship of the team
For the past 3 months, I have had so much heart struggles. I've been blessed beyond all blessings that I have faithful Pastors who are willing to talk to me and help me through this. I have wonderful sisters in Christ who can see the pain in my heart and the loneliness and fear I carry and knows just when I need a prayer. Last week, a friend saw me and she knew I needed a friend to talk to; she knew I needed someone to pray for me and pray with me. Today was the same. An elder came up to me, and asked me if he could just pray for me. That meant a lot to me. More than words can say. Another friend came up to me; I was asking her for ideas of where and what kind of help would she suggest I go. I can see in her eyes she was just as frustrated and I and my family was; she said she would help and then she prayed for me. Other friends prayed today as well. The Love of God is so evident in this Body of Christ and I am so blessed...beyond words.
Today, David O'Dowd was talking about worship, singing, and dancing. I began to think to myself "well, one positive about my sabbatical on worship team is I can dance in the aisle during the singing". David is right, we need to show our worship, not just sing it. We need to praise our God for what He has done for us.
................ He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zeph 3:17
Ah, prayer. Prayer is so powerful. So wonderful. It makes me feel so much closer to God. I was telling a few ladies from the worship team how much I miss being on worship team during this "sabbatical". Yes, I miss help leading in worship, I miss being with the team, but most of all I miss praying with the team. To me, praying for one another for specifics (and sometimes it is VERY confidential) requests is very intimate. That is what draws our team together as one. Prayer is wonderful; and that is one of many things I miss about the fellowship of the team
For the past 3 months, I have had so much heart struggles. I've been blessed beyond all blessings that I have faithful Pastors who are willing to talk to me and help me through this. I have wonderful sisters in Christ who can see the pain in my heart and the loneliness and fear I carry and knows just when I need a prayer. Last week, a friend saw me and she knew I needed a friend to talk to; she knew I needed someone to pray for me and pray with me. Today was the same. An elder came up to me, and asked me if he could just pray for me. That meant a lot to me. More than words can say. Another friend came up to me; I was asking her for ideas of where and what kind of help would she suggest I go. I can see in her eyes she was just as frustrated and I and my family was; she said she would help and then she prayed for me. Other friends prayed today as well. The Love of God is so evident in this Body of Christ and I am so blessed...beyond words.
Today, David O'Dowd was talking about worship, singing, and dancing. I began to think to myself "well, one positive about my sabbatical on worship team is I can dance in the aisle during the singing". David is right, we need to show our worship, not just sing it. We need to praise our God for what He has done for us.
................ He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zeph 3:17
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