What does this word truly entail? Are we to just stand there and sing during the first part of a church service? Do we lift our hands in submission during the songs? Must we stand? What does it mean to truly worship? None of these and all of these. Worshiping the Father is not about whether we raise our hands and closer our eyes or not. It is about the heart. When we sing our songs of praise, do we really mean what we say? Have we lived in a way that glorifies Him throughout the week, or is this it, 30 minutes or less on Sunday morning? As Mark Hall of Casting Crowns asks, "Can you sign God's name to the end of each day?" I know I can't. Worship is more than just a song, or an act. It is about living for Christ and glorifying Him with our every thought and breath. Worship is the way we live. Last night at Breakaway Jeff Johnson sang his very deep song, Ruin Me. I raised my hands, closed my eyes, and truly spoke to Christ. But, did I mean every word I said? This song asks God to "ruin my life, the plans I have made. Ruin desires for my own selfish gain. Destroy the idols that have taken Your place 'til it's You alone I live for." Can we really ask God to ruin us? That's a scary thought. We creatures love our own plans. That is why we have anger problems and impatience. We want things to go our way, and hate it when they don't. So, can we truly ask God to just come in and take over to the complete extent that He ruins all our plans and destroys everything in our lives that didn't come from Him? I tell you what. In a previous blog I wrote about the transition I prayed God will make in me over this coming summer. I want to be radical and dangerous in His name. I want to be so sold out to Him that I can just let go of everything and get out of His way in my life. Only then will I be able to truly worship my Wonderful Maker!
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i loved these last three alot! oh and remember when we talked in your car that night you told me the story of "praise you through the storm" i thought it was crazy that i had used those lyrics DAYS before we even talked. that was pretty cool. and thanks man i know youre always there for me, and i for you. We have been called by a God so amazing, and so divine, to step out of our comfort zones and walk on water, the key is keeping our eyes on Him. Notice how when Peter fell was when he grew weary of the waves and took his eyes of Christ...we must not..MUST NOT take our eyes off of him.
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