Welcome To Worship Anyway

Welcome to Worship Anyway! My name is Shiku (aka Tata Mo to my adorable nieces and newphews). I love Jesus, and I have dedicated my life to knowing Him, loving Him and serving Him- and I believe it's my life's purpose to encourage others to do the same.

If you asked me at the start of this year if we'd be here- my answer would definitely be no! This isn't something I had pictured myself doing in 2023.

But that's the thing about God, His ways are not our ways and His plans are vastly different than ours. Our part is simply obedience.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)

The verse above sums it all up- so here we are.

What exactly is Worship Anyway?

It's a vision that was placed in my heart as I have been praying and reflecting on my life's journey so far. This year started with a prompting for me to go back to the basics- reading the Bible, praying and worshipping.

Learning again the truth of the simple gospel of Jesus as captured in John 3:16.

Simply revisiting and dwelling on this truth that has transformed my life has re-ignited something in my heart. A yearning...a deep desire to see everyone I meet come to salvation.

I remember a time in my life when I was deeply struggling with feelings on unworthiness because of the things I had done and the shame of my past mistakes. I also remember a time when I didn't quite fit what I thought was the church mould. I remember feeling like I was slipping away and I just couldn't seem to get my act together.

This feeling of helplessness made me want to run and hide. I thought I needed to get my act together before I could fully submit to God.

And so I tried. And failed. And tried again. And failed. Again!

It was an exhausting cycle that I knew needed to break- I just didn't know how.

Turns out, the answer was in that simple gospel message.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16)

I can't say that transformation happened instantly. But I sure have learnt a lot in my walk with God (and I'm still learning).

I definitely know there are many of you who can relate to this feeling. An internal conflict of struggling with certain patterns and cycles, and a deep yearning to live a better life- to get closer to God.

The heart behind Worship Anyway is simple- to encourage anyone who is yearning to get closer to God but is struggling.

To encourage those that have isolated themselves from the church because they feel like they don't belong- like they are too messy.

To encourage those of us hiding behind masks of 'perfection' and having it all together, yet deep down we're drowning and struggling to find a way out of sin and shame.

There is room for you in Jesus. Jesus came to heal the broken, to save the lost.

He came for the sinners. He came for you and for me.

There is a seat for you at the table...you just have to receive the free gift of God- salvation by grace.

I believe that it's only when we come to Jesus, truly accept Him as our Saviour and surrender to Him in repentance that we begin to experience the transformative power of His cross and resurrection.

But it begins with you showing up.

Come out of hiding.

Come to the Father.

This is a call for you to come- no matter how battered, bruised, damaged, lost, confused you feel.

I invite you to Worship Anyway.

We have an event coming up on the 23rd of Setpember 2023- the main event poster will be up soon, but for now, I just want you to save the date and stay connected with us.

I love you guys, but Jesus loves you waaaaaaaay more!

See you in the next post!

Love,

Shiku.