Sweaty Sundays
June 30, 2008
Every Sunday, I take much care and time to get myself ready for church. I pick out my clothes the night before, I wash – dry – and style my hair, I put on clinical stregth deodorant, and I meticulously do my makeup.
Mark and I always have to be at the church before 8 am so I consider it a great sacrifice to get myself primped up for church.
Every Sunday, without fail, I worship so hard during practice that I sweat. Not just a little bit, but I sweat to the point of my makeup running, my hair soaking and my armpits staining. It’s quite unattractive and uncomfortable for me. Then, when it’s time for service, I feel like a damp, smelly puppy-dog.
Every Sunday, I think of a quote from my pastor from Roswell, NM – Pastor Jon Ogle:
You should come to church looking like heaven and leave looking like hell
Meaning – WORSHIP YOUR FACE OFF. Worship from your gut. Your outer appearance means nothing to God (even on stage). Let the tears pour and the sweat drip from your brow.
Entry Filed under: Being Authentic, God, Life, Love, Music, Worship. Tags: Appearance, Church, Life, Music, religion, Vanity, Worship.
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sometimes | June 30, 2008 at 9:11 am
u r doing a good job
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josh | June 30, 2008 at 10:08 am
I always feel gross afterwards, but it’s a good feeling
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JudiFree.com | June 30, 2008 at 10:14 am
I actually had to change outfits after practice yesterday because the sweat was showing up really bad under my pits – SO GROSS!
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Small town Dad | June 30, 2008 at 10:34 am
At my age you work up a sweat just getting to your seat at church! I love to hear about churches with high energy worship for God. Everything good comes out of hard work.
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Mark | June 30, 2008 at 11:19 am
Before the aniversary it was “This may sound lame, but to me, this is a sign of love. Real love. Sacrificing love. Married kind of love.” Now it’s “I sweat. Not just a little bit, but I sweat to the point of my makeup running, my hair soaking and my armpits staining. It’s quite unattractive and uncomfortable for me. Then…I feel like a damp, smelly puppy-dog.” Ain’t love grand!
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JudiFree.com | June 30, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Mark – Great point, love is grand. Another example of love: making tater tots, pizza rolls and spice spaghetti for dinner so everyone is happy.
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tam | June 30, 2008 at 7:50 pm
AMEN!
i would love to be able to worship with you girl!!!
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pb&shelley | June 30, 2008 at 10:21 pm
one day, in heaven, we’re going to be able to worship God like mad and not sweat a drop because sweating is all about toxins. toxins are bad and we all know bad things aren’t in heaven. armpit stain-free!!!
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JudiFree.com | July 1, 2008 at 7:52 am
Tam – Come on girl – Denver is beautiful this time of year!
Shelly – thank you, now I can’t wait to go to heaven even more. You always know just what to say…
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chrissieblanken | July 1, 2008 at 9:58 am
That’s a very good point. Kind of messy but that’s what it’s all about!!
My busy life is going good. I’m getting my groove back.
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redhotrabbit | July 1, 2008 at 10:53 am
I like this site
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cbgrace | July 1, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Yep, worship should be the activity you put all your effort and energy into… great post.
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tam | July 1, 2008 at 3:15 pm
this post is on the WordPress homepage right now!!!!!
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JudiFree.com | July 1, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I know!! I see you on there all of the time….
Now the world will know all about my sweaty pits. Of all the blog posts that get put on the home page, this one had to make it. I guess all press is good press????
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Jenni Catron | July 1, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I would love to see you lead worship Judi… hopefully some day!
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JudiFree.com | July 1, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Jenni – I love to hear from you. I was just telling one of my good friends about you. Come on to denver!
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jesusfreakchef | July 2, 2008 at 5:24 am
I am on my worship team at my church and believe me, I know what it is like to have to holy spirit just POUR everything into you during worship. I sometimes feel like I’m suddenly in a sauna, sweat dripping and just white hot all over. As uncomfortable as it is afterwards, the worship is always the best when the spirit moves like that.
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tam | July 5, 2008 at 11:48 am
im on my way!
in my heart at least