Why I Worship

I was in church this morning wondering if there was anyone in the sanctuary that was looking around thinking, "These people call themselves Christians. No one even talked to me." I was thinking, what if I missed an opportunity to smile at or speak to someone who really needed it today? Would they leave the church hurt and thinking we were just putting on a front? Then, the Lord sweetly reminded me that's why I was there, b/c I needed Him and would never be able to meet the needs of everyone around me. That's His job. PHEW! What a relief! I just want people to see Jesus when they see me, but I can really mess that up sometimes. Thankfully, the Lord is gracious and patient and that's why I need Him so much! I've been doing some reading about worship and have had some great times in the Lord's presence. I'm learning that worship is a lifestyle and not just the times when I am singing songs. It's also the times when I choose not to yell at my kids, but to talk to them and teach them. It's how I treat the people I see at the grocery store. It's how I treat those closest to me and those I've never met. It's how my heart responds and changes as I know Him more. I'm definitely not perfect, but I do desire to learn to love like Jesus does. It's a beautiful thing.