Why go to a worship gathering?

Do you ever wonder if you should go to a worship service at a Denver church or just bag it? Can I give you some help with that? Below are five reasons it is better to go than play hookey.

1. It’s not about you! I think Rick Warren said something like that in the first line of The Purpose Driven Life and it became one of the best selling books of all time. It is a relief to know it is not about us. There is something really freeing about that. When we worship with others we realize our life is about God and blessing the people he has placed in our lives. It is not about us. That is so freeing!

2. You feel more a part of things. When you don’t go you lose touch with people, the vision of the church and you start to wonder if people care about you. They do care, but like you they are super busy and it is easier for them to let you know they care if you are there.

3. You grow. God has this surprising way of speaking to us if we just show up. Even if the music is uninspired and the message weak God often tailor makes a moment for us in a worship service that helps us grow. Why does he do this more than in other places? God can meet us anywhere but he is particularly fond of meeting us in gatherings of people focused on seeking him together.

4. Your kids need the consistency. If you have kids they need the consistency of being with other kids and teachers if they are going to experience community. It is not about dropping them off and getting a Bible lesson. Their growth depends on developing relationships with other kids and adults who love them.

5. You are creating a legacy. It takes everyone to make a church a church. Just showing up creates energy. That energy goes beyond us. We can go to church because 2,000 years ago Jesus showed up. After that his disciples showed up. After that those who became their disciples showed up. If we will show up future generations will be the better for it.