Day 12.  Bring.

We are convinced the kind of worship that makes God happy is songs that amplify His fame combined with hands that are outstretched to the last and least of these in His name.  That’s why the songs and the causes have equal billing at Passion 2010.  And why we need a shift in our thinking on the way.

Often we “come to worship” thinking mostly about what we are going to get from the experience.  But true worshipers come thinking about what they want to bring as they come before God.

Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Sing to the LORD, praise His name;
proclaim His salvation day after day.
Declare His glory among the nations,
His marvelous deeds among all peoples.
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
He is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the nations are idols,
but the LORD made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before Him;
strength and glory are in His sanctuary.
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name;
bring an offering and come into His courts.
Psalm 96:1-8

So together we pray….

Father, You are worthy of all our affection and worship.  We do not want to arrive at Passion 2010 empty handed.  We want to come with hands that are open to honor You and extend Your love to those around us.  Move our hearts with a level of generosity that mirrors Your kindness and mercy to us.  All we have is Yours.  All we are is Yours.  Take us and all we have for Jesus’ fame.  Amen.

Don’t forget your towels and socks for the homeless of Atlanta.  The towels do not have to be new (just nice), but the socks need to be new and for men, women or children.  Take some time to look over the Do Something Now causes on the 2010 website and come ready to make a difference in someone’s life as we reflect His face to the world.  Please forward, ReTweet, text, etc.!

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