Worshiping God Today

This is something that I posted months ago on a friends blog, just adding it this site in case anyone is interested.Have you worshiped the True, Most High, Loving God today? I have. I don’t say that in a boastful way but in humility. Do you realize what an opportunity and privilege we have to turn our hearts and minds on the Most High? (RIGHT NOW)My wife and I have been getting ready to move over the past couple of weeks. I ended my job here in GA at the end of August to give myself plenty of time to get ready for our move. My intention has been to not only prepare myself spiritually but also physically by walking a lot at the Roper Park. It has been raining here for over a week. I admit that on a few days I braved it and walked in the rain. But the sun came out today for the first time in what seems like an eternity. I woke up, ate breakfast, put on my shoes, grabbed my MP3 player and headed out. I don’t know what was so special about this day, but I started out with some Desperation Band, then moved on to Firelight to Newsboys. By the first turn I found my heart full of joy for what God is doing. I saw visions of people from different languages saying John 3:16, ‘For God so loved me….” and saying “I am free…”. I saw what I think it means for God’s will to be done here on earth as it is in Heaven. It was awesome -- not that I have never truly been in the presence of God before, but something is different about today. I have to store this time, this day in my memory bank for when the enemy tries to discourage me and drag me down and put doubt in my life. Today I realized that I am free to follow God wherever He leads me. Today nothing is holding me back to follow!As men, if we are going to be effective Kingdom Builders in our homes, families, businesses and faith communities… There are many spiritual disciplines I believe need to be a part of our daily, regular journey. Worship is only one of those, but it’s a big one. I am not talking about corporate worship, but rather individual one-on-one time with God. I can’t say that I am good or consistent with it. But I do realize that the more time I spend worshiping God, the more I am focused on Him and not all this “crap” we call living sometimes. Focusing on God moves me and challenges me. Don’t depend on just “church” meetings to satisfy your need to worship God. Take time today, right now if you can. Unplug from the world and plug into God, His Word. Put your mind on things above. Love Him and be loved by Him.May “The Lord guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.” Isaiah 58:11 (NLT)Blessings and PeaceJ. G.