Don't Feel Like Going to Church?by Melissa J | More from this Blogger 21 Sep 2006 06:11 PM It's Sunday morning, you're waking up in your nice comfy bed, the house is quiet, kids are still sleeping and this is your last morning to sleep in before the Monday morning work day. You have a mountain of clothes to fold and dishes to do, and the last thing you want to do is get up to make yourself presentable enough to go to church. Many of us, if not most, have been there at one point or another. It's not always about being disinterested in worshiping God; often it's about feeling tired, or even a bit lazy. You might even feel a bit guilty when this happens because it's not like church is an all day event; it's only a couple hours out of our whole week. Sometimes it's not even about getting up in the morning. For certain people, it's about wanting to avoid a group of people. I'll confess there have been times when we've arrived at church late to find the parking lot is filled. Rather than parking on the street and walking, we decide to praise God at the Coast. Hey, I am not saying I'm proud of myself. The last place Satan wants to see you is praising God in church! I notice if I get my tail in gear and make it in the doors of church, I really do feel fine. I enjoy the company of other believers, praising God, learning about the Word and praying. Paul tells us in Hebrews 10:25 not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together. It really is important we come together to build ourselves up in the truth of God's word. After attending a service, I can't recall a time that I've ever regretted it. Usually I'm really glad I did because I feel revived for the week. God understands that we are ill sometimes. He also understands we may need a vacation and aren't able to be in a service. The point is, He knows our hearts. We can't deceive God. If you do not want to go to church because you don't feel like it, maybe it's the number one place you need to be. Please check out my related blog: Finding the Right Church Relevantchristian tags User Comments  Tristi Pinkston (10839) 21 Sep 2006 07:29 PMI know what you mean! Sometimes it is very hard to get up for church. But you're so right -- I've never regretted it. It does give that boost for the whole week.  Melissa J (13710) 21 Sep 2006 10:17 PMFunny that I've dealt with laziness about church so much after writing this blog. I guess perhaps I'm being tested? I wrote this blog over a month prior to it's release. When I don't feel like going to church, it keeps popping into my mind. ozarkcode (6) 12 Jun 2009 12:48 AMI can recall a time.. in fact I stopped going to sunday school and service because I failed to establish any kind of friendship and relationship with other christians there. It became too easy after all the "hi's" and "hellos" were over for groups within groups to form and isolate out those who were too quiet or too new to the group. I can't recall a time in church that I was thankful for going. Maybe it's because I'm a male... church is predominately a female friendly enviroment. I can count on one hand the number of males who started an actual interesting and meaningful conversation with me that centered around the Bible or what we just read in "class". Sorry... there are just some people that were never meant to go to church because of the clash of cultures that come into play. Not going doesn't diminish my interest in Jesus. And frankly... the church could care less if I attend or not. This is not a matter of just "laziness"... I know going in that there is a good chance I will feel more beat up, ganged up on, and guilt-trodden that when I came in.. even my wife noticed the more somber mood after church service because I do take everything said to heart. Besides.. the music doesn't inspire me praise at all. I know this will certainly rub people the wrong way -- I understand how much they love their church... well I gave the church plenty of time to get to know me, serve me, allow me to serve them, love me and teach me to love them back, interact... nothing... No one had a clue what was going on, no one really wanted to seek my friendship (as if I was supposed to take the initiative? Just showing up dressed up on a Sunday was well outside my comfort zone so many times) it didn't work out... sorry even in a crowded church were everybody is physically together, I never saw any evidence that they were "together". I used to look forward to wanting to be around other "believers", now I don't, I'd rather stay home Forgive me for upsetting you all. Community Tags church, Fellowship Discuss this article
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