Practicing God's Presence - Even in Church!

I remember when my children were little and I would be fussing (and sometimes yelling) to hurry up and get ready for church. I imagine they thought their mother was the one who really needed church and God's Peace and Presence!

Sarah Young's words in today's devotional were certainly "poignant" for most of us! I know that at times it takes real effort to put on my "Sunday smiles" if things aren't going just right. I needed this reminder that my purpose in going to church is to commune with my Lord. When that happens, I will be able to love others with God's  Love.

The scripture from Philippians 4 has always been meaningful to me. I decided it needs to be one of those that I memorize in order that I can focus on it many times a day. What a wonderful reminder of all the good things that we should be thinking about - those things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. What would churches look like if every person who entered the doors did that one thing?