A Little Perspecitve

This past week, I had the pleasure to work with our friends at Freedom In Worship Church in Fort Worth. Freedom In Worship isn't your typical church...and they like it that way. Frankly, I do too. If I had to imagine what the early Christian church was like, I would imagine Freedom In Worship would be a modern day example. You can read more about their church in this post. They exemplify the true meaning of being the hands and feet of Christ, and they are a testament to the fact that the body of Christ is made up of many parts. Whether you rolled up in a luxury car, or rolled in a shopping cart filled with all your worldly possessions, you are loved and there is a place for you. The evening I had the pleasure of serving with Freedom In Worship, Pastor Liz shared that in her teaching. No matter who you are, God created you for a purpose.

As I stood outside, listening to the message, watching the people, it got me thinking about church. Here I was, standing outside in near one hundred degree heat, surrounded by homeless shelters, and I felt so much joy there. I saw people who were happy to be there to serve, and people who were thankful to have a meal and just have a place to be important for a few hours. It got me thinking: when did church become something we go to instead of something we are? Because clearly, I see Freedom In Worship being the church - the body of Christ - instead of just showing up at church. They seem to have their whole heart in it.

Now I'll admit, I've done my fair share of showing up to church instead of being the church. I pulled into the parking lot, walked through the doors, sat in the pew, and went through the motions. The thing about churches is that they sometimes help us camouflage ourselves with people who are like us, kind of like being lost among the found. We're taking it all in, but what are we giving away?

When we're viewing life from a different perspective, stepping into the shoes of another, something begins to happen.When we step out to serve others, we see the Creator in a new light, we broaden our place in the community, and our hearts are transformed.

Thank you to the Freedom In Worship community for allowing me the opportunity to come out and serve. I'm looking forward to coming out again soon.

"They praised God and demonstrated God’s goodness to everyone. The Lord added daily to the community those who were being saved." - Acts 2:47