So many times, I feel the need to be a "Christian" because of what I've been through, my experiences, and my beliefs. Because of the things I know, I feel the need to be saved, the need to have God in my life, the need to pray, the need to be blessed, etc.

Being a member of a worship team, sometimes the act of giving worship becomes such a focus. It is important to offer worship as a lifestyle, but sometimes my focus on Him strays away from Him being so good, and me becoming so unworthy.

A good friend of mine today asked me, "do you know the difference between worship and praise songs?" And thinking about it, I thought I could pinpoint it if I heard the songs or looked at the lyrics. But beyond anything lyrical or musical, I realized on my drive home tonight, it's about the heart. My friend replies after I said that I don't know,

"praise songs focus on You (God), and worship songs focus on I (me)."

I've been stuck on the side of the road, not knowing why. Just looking at cars passing by and looking under the hood and under the car. I've failed to see that I drove off the road because I wasn't paying attention to the road itself.

A good driver pays attention to the road and maintains the condition of their car with care and precision. Ultimately without roads or signs, there is no use for cars.

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ill always love You
ill always sing to You, Jesus
i long to worship You in SPIRIT and in TRUTH