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A Discipline Life of Worship - 7 of 7

I was out of town yesterday so didn't get to post.  But hopefully this will help me be more ready to worship this morning at church.

7.  Be grace-filled.  Be grateful and graceful.  You have seen God working in your life and the lives of others.  Don't keep it to yourself.  Share it with all who will listen, specially your flock.

"In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16

- J.L. Schmidt


So many times Christians seem to want to se keep Jesus a secret.  We all say that we don't but our actions tend to show otherwise.  How quick are you to tell someone about the latest celebrity or political scandal?  Or the most recent arrest around town?  Or even the biggest local rumor?  Versus how quick are we to tell others about Jesus Christ? 

The Bible is messy, it contains scandal, government oppression, political tensions, beatings, adultery, and so on...bet most people would be out talking about those things 24/7.  God gave us a guide book showing the people in the book as real people with real flaws who made real mistakes but were also heroes.  We have a book full of stories that can help us learn, worship, and be inspired. 

Lord, I pray today that you would fill me with your spirit, help me see your message in the Word and to realize that to get anything out of the Bible I have to read it regularly.  Thank you for giving me so many heroes to look up to and so many amazing stories to read and tell.  Help me have a heart and mind ready for worship as we go to church today.  Amen.

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