I am fascinated by churches. When passing through a small town or large city, I find myself looking for churches. And then, I check out what denomination they are, which comprises a very long list! After denominations there are the different religions which often have other names for their places of worship. The integrated list might look something like this: church, temple, meeting house, basilica, cathedral, chapel, kingdom hall, synagogue or even mosque and this is not complete!
Some of the places of worship are elaborate and ornate while others are plain and what I call “country!” Along with the specific “buildings” for worship when we travel we enjoy a variety of breathtaking scenery and partake in services in a variety of different places. We have enjoyed worship outside beside a lake, in lodge at a resort, a simple worship facility with a steeple and cross atop, and in a beautiful sanctuary.
The scenery we enjoy alone is worth worship to a God who could create something so beautiful. We have seen mountains, waterfalls, sunsets, double rainbows, thunderstorms, rapid running rivers, blooming cactus in the desert and flowering meadow lands to name a few of the wonders
Worship does not happen because we enter a church facility. It happens because we are filled with awe. We are to come to Him with sincerity and in truth. We should be in a place where we are overcome with joy and adoration for a God who loves us and wants us to have a fulfilled life.
Worship is a state of heart and soul that when focused on God, willingly joins the music, the message and the entire service so that all else is not important. It is here we find a relationship with our Savior, in His spirit, and in His truth, setting the tone for sweet communion with our Lord and Savior all week long!
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." John 4:24
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