Sunday, September 26, 2021

Dear God,

It doesn't matter whether we are in the world's most exquisite cathedral or in a campground dining hall, when we gather for worship, your spirit is there.  This morning I worshipped with a handful of faithful. Our worship space is nearly empty.  Yet, during worship I was compelled to stand and give thanks for the way our worship service touches my life every time I gather with the people.

I used to think a marvelous church edifice accompanied by stained glass windows and polished hardwood pews was the church where I wanted to worship, a worship center with accomplished choirs, beautiful liturgy and sacred paintings.  I did love worshipping there; I still do.  But Christ is not missing when all those things are absent.

For the last decade you have changed me.  You have taught me a different way.  You have shown me your spirit is not limited or enhanced by buildings, music, liturgy, congregants or coffee fellowship.  Because the church is yours and always will be, all the rest does not matter.  

You are 

with us

in every moment

of worship.

Long ago

you promised

to be 

with us

and you have 

never failed

to be present.

Mold us

and remake us

when we forget

life lessons

you have

taught us.

We are often

like little children

who need

to be reminded

of life lessons.

Lead us,

Lord,

to you.

Love always, Andrea