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Psalm 147:1 (NKJV)

Praise the Lord!

For it is good to sing praises to our God;

For it is pleasant,

and praise is beautiful.

Full-time ministry is nothing short of an amazing privilege and blessing that we all get to experience every single day. We counsel ladies, we comfort children, we bake, set up and tear down outreaches and continue to grow as we get the opportunity to hear the worship service each week (depending on where we serve, we hear the same message multiple times so it really sticks)! This calling is just fantastic, but I want us to remember the better thing so that we can choose to surrender to worship as we serve Him.

Just as Mary and Martha got to spend time in the presence of the Lord, we have that blessed opportunity as well. While we may have many tasks that we oversee as we help prepare for the worship service, we need to remember to stop and go sit at the feet of Jesus once that first worship song begins to play. You may have to stop and worship as you cuddle a baby and listen to a child's rendition of "Jesus Loves Me", but still take the chance. You may need to pause and get your heart on track before you greet someone and hand them a bulletin, but you do have the opportunity. You may have to wait a minute or two before you pour that cup of coffee for someone in the cafe ministry, but allow yourself (and the waiting customer) the chance to enter into the presence of Jesus. We all need that pause and that moment with Him. We can't get encumbered with all the duties that come with ministry to the point where we forget about our Savior altogether. If we do this, we aren't really ministering anymore...we are just completing a checklist.

So, this week (and always) please remember to take those moments and really be with Jesus. Surrender to worship while you enjoy your calling, lift you voice, lift your hands and lift your heart to Him. You will be blessed and the people you serve will be blessed too! Worship Him in spirit and truth...Happy Surrendered September!

Psalm 34:1 (NKJV)

I will bless the Lord at all times;


His praise shall continually be in my mouth.