The first 10 minutes

The first 10 minutes are very important.......

In the first 10 minutes I can prepare my heart and soul in an non-rushed way to hear from God.

In the first 10 minutes I can worship God with our great band as they lead me in beautiful worship.

In the first 10 minutes I feel comforted that I have checked my kids in on time and they too are not missing out on anything that the teachers and leaders have for them.

In the first 10 minutes I can make sure I sit up front and save the back seats for a guest who maybe arrives a little late because they were not sure where to go.

In the first 10 minutes I can be reminded of what the message is going to be about and then ask God to speak to me today.

In the first 10 minutes I can make sure the guest I invited understands what is going on and can help them too get ready to worship, experience and learn.

In the first 10 minutes I can clap and sing and enjoy a moment being led by an awesome band that has practiced for countless hours for just that song and that... moment.

In the first 10 minutes I can whisper a prayer for someone I noticed while walking in that seemed upset or to be having a bad morning.

In the first 10 minutes I can whisper a prayer and ask God to help KC, the band, the tech team, the stage team and Kenny to be at their best.

The first 10 minutes is the key to a great hour of worship, teaching, laughing, crying and experiencing whatever else God has for me in the next 50 minutes.

I don't know about you...but I want God's best. I don't want second rate because I missed the first 10 minutes of the service. If I miss the first 10 minutes......I short change what God wants me to know and experience. If I miss the first 10 minutes I could miss it all!

Today's Bible Reading 2 Corinthians 11-13