The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music translates into "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" in
the Bible. (KJV-Psalm 95:1-3, Psalm 98:3-5,Psalm100:1-3) So many churches
are concerned with how they look and act these days. They virtually stifle
the Praise and Worship that brings the Holy Spirit into any service in any
church. God is not partial to any church or denomination. He will be where
2 or more are gathered in His name. But He loves our worship. We are made
in God's image. Do you love praise? Do you like being congratulated? Do
you like someone singing your praises for a job well done? How much more
then do you think God enjoys praise from us, His very creation?

If you work day after day, doing your best for your boss and your co-workers
and month after month there is noting but silence as to your performance.
No one puts you in for a promotion, no one suggests that you should have a
raise, and no one seems to think that you should be paid for your overtime,
and at the least no one says, "great job". Just how long do you think that
you will want to remain at that place and give your very best for people
that don't even care? I hear people complaining that they call on God all
the time (and that usually means when they are in trouble) and they pray all
the time (usually some meaningless memorized prayer) and God never is there.
Well, to those people I can only say that if I were God working for you, I
would have looked for another place to work myself!! Take a little time
each day to sincerely tell God, your creator, thank you. Give Him a serious
portion of your day to communicate and praise Him. He knows your heart.
You must keep Him there everyday if you expect Him to be there everyday for
you.

Patti