Worship

I heard for the first time yesterday the worship song by William McDowell, "I Give Myself Away." That song has been lingering in my spirit ever since. I am a worshiper and love to "enter in" because it is my refuge, my hiding place. To appreciate true worship is to bask in His presence and long to stay there as long as humanly possible before having to return to this earthly realm and continue our sojourn until there can be another close encounter in the throne room.

Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Hebrews 13:15

15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Gravitas

Gravitas: seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech. During the course of today I heard that word in my spirit and thought about how we are living epistles read by men. Many people have never been to and may never enter a church but the church is not just a building. We, as believers, comprise the church and we have to make sure that we let our light so shine that men may see our good works and glorify our father in heaven. That means that we have to be mindful of what we say and do at all times.

1 Peter 5:7-9

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.