Random Thoughts About Worship

Sunday, I sat in church listening to the preacher (talking about lying, btw) and the music. My mind started to wander. I started thinking about how God works. As I looked around the room (and it is a big room), I begin to think how different most of the people are in that room. On the front row, sat an African American couple with several children. Two rows behind them, was a Mexican couple. On the other side of the church, sat several rows of teenagers some in "normal clothes" and some wearing what is known around here as "goth". As I continued to look, I saw men with piercings, women with tattoos, several with spiked mohawks, and a lot of people that look a lot like me. But even though we are different on the outside, the one thing we all had in common was the desire to worship. It is so awesome to me how God made everyone different but we are all here for one purpose. As the service closed and we begin to sing the last song, I looked around one last time and watched as people begin to sing, dance, and lift hands in praise. I think this is what God intended. God equips us through our experiences, lifestyles, and personalities. Isn't it great to be in the room where there are so many differences but so many people are coming together for one reason. Just to worship!