Now there is an interesting Church sign. Do you believe it? Is criticism really a sign of guilt and shame? I have been pondering that thought and the more I think about it the more interesting the question becomes...I think it might be right.
That might help explain why people get all worked up at church when something happens during a worship gathering that does not appeal to them ( or as they say it .."I didn't like that.") I have often wondered what people really meant with that comment. How can you like or dislike worship that is intended for God? I must confess that at times the thought has gone through my mind to offer that person an apology..." I'm sorry _________ I didn't realize that we were worshipping you today, I thought we were worshiping God."
What makes us criticize others and especially others as they worship God? Is it really because they themselves may feel ashamed or guilty about some thing and cannot worship with the freedom that they have seen by others? I wonder...
Father free us from guilt and shame so we may be able to offer you the praise and worship that you alone desire. Holy Spirit place in our hearts the desire to worship you with praise that is new every morning like the love that you have for us. Jesus may you come and fill us the compassion for others as we worship together that you had for people when you walked among your creation....
Peace.
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