With Hearts As One!

It's the 28th! Yes, the title of this post is taken from the ever so amazing Hillsong United album. What does it have to do with this post? READ ONNNN.

We hear many stories relating to poverty in poorer countries, how we should reach out to them and bring God's love to them. First things first, get your heart and mind right! How are we (yes, WE, not just you or me alone) supposed to do so when we ourselves ignore the big man up there? You tell me.

For many weeks, maybe months, worship through the youth ministries I serve in church doesn't really end up being worship at all. Not pointing fingers or anything. At the same time, I'm thankful for those who have led the rest into worship whole heartedly. Worship is more than just singing songs and going through a chord sheet. Yes, this must be reminded to ourselves ALL THE TIME. Only when everyone's heart is set right, will we be able to make change.

2 weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to lead a worship session this week. Chose some fairly uncommon songs because the meaning of the songs meant a lot to me. I had an urge. An urge to bring and show and remind everyone else why it is we worship the lord! Throughout this process, He really tested me to see how badly I wanted to do this. First off, I had a really small worship team... like.... REALLY small. Secondly, despite the fact there were only 3 of us, we couldn't have an advance practice. So, the plan was to meet at church around 7.30am to practice (Before the days activities took place). Retardedly, I overslept.... =.= Then again, I somehow managed to wake up eventually out of nowhere.

I truly must say, I began to worry. Thus, some quiet time needed to be spent. Felt much better after that. I was reminded of the devotions I had gone through throughout the week, the story relating to David & Goliath (on how David had such strong faith for a little guy, and that caused him to be victorious and protected by God). Shared this and a few other things with the team.

Ever wonder why we worship God with songs?

Cause the Bible said so! =) ~Psalm 100:2

Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things, therefore you shall serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you, in hunger and thirst, in nakedness, and lacking everything. And he will put a yoke of iron on your neck until he has destroyed you.

- Deuteronomy 28:47-48 -

As for the above passage, it's a bit scary, but yes, this is why we should worship the Lord with joy and happiness of our heart and not just do it for the sake of doing it!

Carrying on, attended the "Youth Adore 2010" concert. Mmmmm... shan't say much about it. If you really wanna know then ask me personally =) Things for sure are, Drummer For Christ were AWESOME! One of the members really enjoys drumming so much that he smiles while playing the entire beat.

Custom made Drummer For Christ drum sticks!

(Not mine though)

Worship was passionate. The musicians did know their instruments well, but that's beside the point. The way I felt while worshiping,.... haven't felt like that in a long time. By faith, they sang "Look To You", "From The Inside Out" and "Came To My Rescue" (3 of which I've been listening to quite often on my iPod). The songs were obviously to my preference, but the best thing was that I started to praise Him with my all. Singing my lungs out, not caring if I would lose my voice. L-O-V-E =)

So yeah. I guess I had an adventure this Saturday.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED EDWIN. ;P

Sometimes I wish I could just blog from my mind because by the time I actually sit down and open blogger, I forget everything I wanted to say =.= Mmmmmm... I'm sure I wanted to write about something else but guess it slipped my mind....... Oh well.

The above prayer relates to a song I sang earlier today;

"To Know Your Name" Go listen to it.

P.S. Edwin is a bad influence & going to KL is terrible. Right Edwin? lol

It's called the struggle of life