We visited a Sudanese worship service today. The service was held in Sudanese Arabic. I had wondered before how much I would get out of the service because of this, but I was so lifted when the worship music started. It was so beautiful and even though I couldn't understand the meaning of the words, I could feel the heart behind the songs. There was so much Spirit and devotion - Sudanese people are not shy when it comes to singing. It was beautiful to just listen to music as styled by their culture. But it was even more humbling and awesome to feel the unity of the Body of Christ, to know that although we separated by so many things in this world such as culture, language and race, there is no division when it comes to Love under Christ. We do all things out of Love for Christ. We Love others because we are humbled by His undying Love for us.

During the service, I was felt the pain of the Sudanese people for those suffering in their country. I cried for the injustice and my heart yearned for Christ's Love and salvation. And it's not only limited to those in poverty - how much more people need to be convicted of Love; even ourselves.

But my heart was lifted and cheered when I saw the joy that was reflected in the singing and dancing, all a testament of trust in our always faithful Father. And even though our lives are often not worthy of Christ, we give our worship still because that is all we can do, to respond and to give Christ our all and our utmost.