29-07-2004, 04:10 PM
Quote:Originally posted by Sue Johnson
Hi Joan
I think you know my feelings on many churches today.....
God said He is not in buildings made of stone, He takes up residence in our bodies, through The Holy Spirit upon our invitation. Through the believer, He reaches out to those lost and hurting.
I often hear folk say things that make me wonder why they go to church in the first place and why they church hop? God is interested in our pure worship of Him, irrespective of where we are. He wants relationship and He wants to live with us and work through us.
I enjoy the corporate worship of attending church and when The Holy Spirit moves it's powerful, but I also like to talk to Him in the quietness of my garden, in my car and wherever I feel prompted, so for me it is not about the church, it's ALL about HIM!
I agree with you there Sue ... I find more peace chatting to God looking out at sea ... than i ever have in a church. I find that i can no longer go into a church and not feel uncomfortable ... so all my worship is now done in the splendour of nature .. at odd times of the day. It can also be just quietly watching my sons facial expressions while he is telling a story or laughing...