So many people want to seek the experience feeling refreshed/energized/good. That in itself is not wrong. But I was reminded again by Darlene to seek not the experience, but to seek God first and we will be sure to get the WOW experience!
Darlene shared to live aware of the presence of God. Because when we are aware of God's presence in our lives, that will keep us from being self-aware; selfish and caring only about us and ourselves. I want to stay hungry for His presence! It's awesome!
Another thing. Darlene was sharing how she just got back from Zimbaewe and how the adults are dying of AIDS and one out of every 3 are starving but how encouraged she was being there for a public worship service, the last one held in 1984. She shared how she was encouraged seeing the presence of God manifest and the power of God work in these 3rd world countries.. It kinda reminded me of the mission trips I had taken.. Really, we always say we are there to help improve the lives of others, but I think I benefited more from going for the mission trips. :)
These 2 verses spoke to me today.
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalms 34:8
God inhabits the praises of His people Psalm 22:3
So praise and worship is so wonderful because it is God's presence manifest amongst us! :)
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