On this Sunday I am thankful for times of worship both corporate and private. This morning and evening we enjoyed a worship service together in Denver and I got to watch as my father in law held my daughter through the service. Moments like these remind me why we get together to worship as a body. I was immensely encouraged just by that moment let alone the words we sang and the prayers that were offered up. I have had the privilege to worship with church families all over the USA, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Scotland, Honduras, and Finland. In all of those situations it has been good to be with the family of God.
I am also thankful for moments of private worship. I am a social person and love to be surrounded by people, but since making our trip to Europe to study abroad I found peace with God in solitude. I am thankful for trips to National Parks, long walks, daily runs, closet time, and even sitting alone in our auditorium at Woodward Park. I find myself humming or singing old hymns as I shop for groceries or praying as I mow my grass and for these times I am thankful.
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