I don't feel like going to Church!

"I don't feel like going to Church!"
How often have you heard these words?
How often have we said these words ourselves?

Here's the thing - do we always feel like going to work? No! But we realise that there are a number of key reasons why we need to get to work - using our gifts, feeding the family, paying off debts, job satisfaction (maybe) and making a difference. 'Feeling' like going to work is not a good gauge to actually getting us there or not!

Do we always feel like exercising? No! But there are intrinsic benefits in actually getting to the gym, swimming pool or getting on the bike.

Do we always feel like attending all those school events? No! But we go in order to encourage our kids and to be part of the community.

Do we always feel like .... (you fill in the blank)

At the end of the day, 'Feeling' like going to Church is never a good motivator to make us end up there. Feelings should never be a key measure of our Faith - if it is we are setting ourselves up for a rude awakening.

We should believe that God wants to speak to us through His Word, that we can feel uplifted through our Worship, that we can be encouraged by fellowship, that we can be strengthened through Prayer.

Just a question - Did Jesus feel like being nailed to a cross? Did Jesus feel like being mocked and spat upon? Did he ever feel like losing his friends and family? I think not! But, He knew that our salvation depended on it.

Next time we are tempted to say, 'I don't feel like going to Church!' let's be challenged by the true value in worshipping our Saviour.

Your thoughts?

Living in Grace,
D3LM3

P.S. I found the picture by 'accident' on a blog that also comments about going to church. Check it out here