Worth It

Early one Wednesday morning I woke up and  found myself taking a deep breath in preparation for what would certainly be a long day. Waking up at 5:00 am for work and getting into bed around 11:00 pm after church…a long day. Yet, as I sat in church, I realized I wouldn’t change a thing.

Is it inconvenient to spend an hour driving to church and another hour driving home?
Yes.

Does the drive and service take my entire evening?
Yep again.

     Is there anything else I could do that would bring me as much hope, joy, and peace? No.
In Psalm 84:10-11-the psalmist says“For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”

    No matter how much of an inconvenience it is. No matter how much of my time it takes. No matter what other things come along that could take its place…when the doors of the church are open I plan to be there. What are you missing out on by staying away from the house of God? Is it worth all the blessings you are missing?