I was mentally and emotionally drained after a hard and long day at work. Much of the stress was attributed from the pressure of completing a project in the next 2 days. Moreover, I was upset with how things were progressing with my colleagues.
Nonetheless, it was Wednesday and I was determined to attend the mid week church service that evening.
From my experience, I knew that with a heart seeking to hear from God during a service or gathering, God will definitely speak to me in one way or another. And I was glad I did! It was one of the best worship services I have attended. We sang in words and in tongues and as I deliberately lay down thoughts of my work and focus on singing and praising God, I could feel His presence refreshing my spirit. Not only that. After the worship, Pastor Oon was sharing some of his comical experiences he had during his work as a pastor. The congregation laughed till we teared. Pastor Oon laughed till he teared. It was so funny and it was like we could all relate to his experience humorously as a family of God. The joy of the Lord was certainly in that service! Praise God.
I walked into the service feeling a little unhappy but with a determination to refresh myself in the Lord; and I walked out of the service feeling joyful and refreshed indeed! In addition, during the worship service, God led me to change my heart and attitude towards certain matters and individuals at work and I felt so much liberated after the service too.
Acts 13:2, “As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said …”
Like what Pastor Amos always says, “The bigger God is in your heart, the smaller your challenges will seem.”
Nehemiah 8:10, “…Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Steve
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