It Looks Like

For today's entry, I started to write my thoughts as raw as they came to mind, noting the original idea and its progression. Then I felt the need to write it as a poem. I'll still give a little more than just the poem, though. Here it is.

The Thought

On Saturday, on our way back, I saw the Elders Handbook in the back of my Pastor's car, so I chose to entertain myself by reading. Looking through the page of contents, I saw that there was a section on worship, and of course, I went to the corresponding page. What stood out to me is something I recently heard when listening to a sermon, worship isn't something which should be left until you set foot through the church door. Worship should be done as a lifestyle. This affirmed all my thoughts and views of worship.

In everything we do, we must reflect Christ. The way we speak, the way we dress, the things we entertain, how we treat others, and, I want to go as far as saying, how we treat ourselves. Part of my original thought for this blog circled depression and anxiety, where at times we fall into these, not through trauma, but because of our need to have control over things. If we were to put some of these worries and cares at God's feet, mentally, we would be in a better place. Am I able to go a little further and say, maybe the things we keep our minds focused on, the things that get most of our attention, these are the things we worship. If we spend more time worrying about trivial things, and only say, 10 or 20% of the day with God, is that good enough, or does He now become an afterthought?

That's today's brief thought, time for the poem. I'm calling it, It Looks Like...

It Looks Like By: Careen Lawrence I guess worship looks like

Teeth being brushed at least twice a day

Repeated motions of self-care

It’s, it's this temple He wants to reside in

So, I guess, worship looks like

This body being outwardly cleansed

Daily

No missed moments

But opportunities of self-reflection

As water cascades

It’s the thanksgiving for all that’s needed

It’s all about the intake

Ensure too much sugar isn’t consumed

And the eating is clean

And it’s not too much carbonated drinks

And the things I know would kill.

I guess worship looks like

Sleeping the recommended hours

But that in itself is hard

And maximising on the hours in the day

Isn’t always a thing

So I guess worship is

Seeking God for His support

For my Heavenly Father knows

He knows the nighttime routine I need

He knows what to do to calm me

So I guess worship is

Me spending time with Him

Daily

Me getting to know Him

Through His word

Me relying on Him and not me

Me taking my needs to Him in prayer

I guess worship is this ship I’m on

Knowing that though the storm is rough

He’ll be able to calm the ocean I’m in.