Every Little Step I Take

Growing up as a child, I vividly recall hearing gospel music playing in the house while we were getting ready for church. One song that stands out is Shirley Caesar’s “I Remember Mama.” Caesar tells how she and her siblings used to play church in the backyard. One day, while mimicking a preacher, she shouted “Jesus” three times, and on the third time, something happened. She went from just playing church to truly worshipping God. Her mama said, “She ain’t playin’ this time.” She could tell something authentic was happening on the inside. That should be our goal too, because there’s a lot of imitation worship going around the body of Christ. Real worship isn’t performance or hype. It’s authentic, rooted in God’s presence and goodness.