We all know that our living and being is supposed to be a form of worship offered to God right? Remember the scripture that says:"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:11
Well, two weeks ago on my new job, I had the awesome opportunity to be able to just close my eyes, look to the heavens, bow down, pray, raise my hands or do anything I wanted to do while worshipping our Father... while I was at work! (Well, actually I was on my lunch, but nevertheless, still at work, and on my job!) And no, 'they' did not come to cart me away! ;-) I know you are wondering, just how did this awesome opportunity come to pass?
I now work at an institution that has a chapel on the grounds! I had been so busy becoming acclimated to the job, meeting new people, finding my way around, etc, that I had sort of forgotten about the existence of the chapel...in fact I did not even know where it was. And in fact, it turns out that I had seen it everyday through unknowing, and unseeing eyes...DUH! For Pete's sake, it has a steeple as big as day on the roof!! Just goes to prove that sometimes we can't always see what is right in front of us, around us....like God's presence, who is always there.
"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8
Anyway, initially I went over to the chapel out of curiousity. It was a huge cavernous chapel, with high arching ceilings. The dark wood interior wall was interpersed with a light brown stone wall covering. The stain glass windows held depictions of bible heroes and events we all learned about as children.
I settled into my pew on the far left, far away from the other two worshippers on the right side, who were lost in their own personal conversational streams with the Father. As I focused on God, my curiousity quickly melted into an overwhelming flood of thankfulness and gratitude, cocooning me warmly within the knowledge of being extremely blessed.
Okay, so what's the big deal you may ask? Granted, I can always talk to God at my desk, or wherever I am, and I can worship Him through my pursuit of excellence on my job or in whatever I am doing. But to be able to have the freedom and liberty to lose the 'professional face' and just 'be real' with God on my knees in the middle of the workday in a quiet, peaceful, serene place like this chapel, is just an awesome opportunity that I never dreamed of having come true.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33
On my other job, I would have seek out lonely places during my lunch time to commune alone with God. Sometimes, I so desperately needed that mid-day connection, the recharging that took place during those times alone, while focused on Him. Sometimes I'd just end up in my car....and it was okay....but I always 'dreamed' of a place (nowhere specifically) where I could go on my job at lunch time to just pray, tune in, focus, and realign myself with His Word.
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. " 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19
"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4
I am tickled pink about God placing me here in this job, finding this chapel and the mission statement of this institution which seeks to increase our spiritual relationship with God. Well, alright!!
Be Blessed! Check out Part II of Mountain Highs to Valley Lows....
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