Today is the eighth post on worship. Yesterday was the day of public
worship for many Christians. Hopefully
you are reading this post while you reflect on the morning worship service yesterday. Another week is history and it is time to think about God’s house and worshiping Him. None
of us can redo last week’s worship, but we can all make sure that we lavish
praise and adoration upon our God when we enter his house next Sunday.
I thought about quoting scriptures about the importance of worshiping God, but you probably know many Bible verses about singing and playing instruments for God’s glory. What you and I need to do is to purpose in our hearts to PARTICIPATE wholeheartedly in music worship. We need to constantly remember that music worship is not about you or me, but about the blessed Trinity. If we approach the throne of grace with the purpose of lavishing praise on our Lord and savior Jesus Christ as we music unto Him, it will revitalize our worship.
Here are a few ideas that might help with involvement in musical worship. Sit as close to the front as is possible. The reason that people sit on the fifty yard line is so they can see without distraction. As you music unto God, look at the songbook (or projection screen) and the director at the same time. It will help you stay engaged in corporate music worship. I know that you can do this, especially if you can chew gum and ride a bicycle at the same time.
Think as you sing! Many “worshipers” are miles, no light years, away from the place where music worship is taking place. You cannot worship God with music unless you are mentally engaged while you sing or play. Finally, don’t worry, “be happy”! I believe God loves a joyful worshiper. I used to tell my college choir, “If you’re happy and you know it, show your face that you are happy.” What we reflect outwardly effects our emotional and cognitive responses to God as we worship him. So, spend this week practicing being a happy joyful worshiper. It will effect your musical offering next Sunday morning.
I thought about quoting scriptures about the importance of worshiping God, but you probably know many Bible verses about singing and playing instruments for God’s glory. What you and I need to do is to purpose in our hearts to PARTICIPATE wholeheartedly in music worship. We need to constantly remember that music worship is not about you or me, but about the blessed Trinity. If we approach the throne of grace with the purpose of lavishing praise on our Lord and savior Jesus Christ as we music unto Him, it will revitalize our worship.
Here are a few ideas that might help with involvement in musical worship. Sit as close to the front as is possible. The reason that people sit on the fifty yard line is so they can see without distraction. As you music unto God, look at the songbook (or projection screen) and the director at the same time. It will help you stay engaged in corporate music worship. I know that you can do this, especially if you can chew gum and ride a bicycle at the same time.
Think as you sing! Many “worshipers” are miles, no light years, away from the place where music worship is taking place. You cannot worship God with music unless you are mentally engaged while you sing or play. Finally, don’t worry, “be happy”! I believe God loves a joyful worshiper. I used to tell my college choir, “If you’re happy and you know it, show your face that you are happy.” What we reflect outwardly effects our emotional and cognitive responses to God as we worship him. So, spend this week practicing being a happy joyful worshiper. It will effect your musical offering next Sunday morning.
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