Worship...

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true

worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth,

for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.

John 4:23

Recently, I have been learning much about worship. What is worship? What isn't worship? What does worship look like? When is worship genuine? How often should one worship? At what point does worship turn from worship to ritual? What does a true worshipper look like, act like, talk like, live like? What or who is the best example of a true worshipper? Are you beginning to get the picture or should I go on?! I will spare you the redundancy and just get to the point.

So, what have I learned? It is only appropriate that a pupil be tested on what they have learned and leave it to our MIGHTY God to test me in ways that I never thought He would. Which, on a side note, just don't ever put God in a box! I mean, He can balance the entire universe on the tip of his finger, so there is no box big enough to hold Him! Back on track... I have learned that worship is a state of mind, it is a matter of the heart, it is done out of awe and not ritual. Worship is no joking matter. Some great Biblical examples of worshippers who walked with God through the pages of Scripture include, Isaiah, Job, Hannah, David, Jesus, and the list goes on. I have learned much about the different apects of life that worship becomes essential to. Not that worship is not important in every aspect, but the examples listed above show how to worship in the vital times, the dark days, the life or death matters. Worship bcomes essential in suffereing, in awe, in abandon, in warfare, in perseverance and humilty, and in Spirit. Basically, worship is not singing songs and dancing, worship is a lifestyle. So if you are living worship, then in all that you do, you will be giving praise to God. And for only one reason, HE ALONE IS WORTHY!

Lately, I have fallen in love with a cd by Phillips, Craig, and Dean, entitled Let the Worshippers Arise. It has such an incredible line-up of songs. I would have to rank it has one of my favorite worship albums. I recommend it to anyone that is in the market for a new worship cd.

1. Friend of God
2. Because I'm Forgiven
3. You Are God Alone
4. In Christ Alone (Medley)
5. Let The Worshippers Arise
6. My Redeemer Lives
7. Be The Praise Of My Heart
8. Awake My Soul (Christ Is Formed In Me)
9. Making Melody
10. Mighty Is The Power Of The Cross
11. Wonderful Merciful Savior

May all the praise and glory go to God alone because that is why I was created. He alone will be praised forever! May my heart forever be fixed on the cross of Christ and my worship forever be genuine! It is my prayer that my attitude and actions will always reflect the image of Chirst. Be glorified in my, oh Lord. I don't want this world to know me or my motives, but to bow before You and sing praises to You alone. Use me to exalt Yourself and glorify Your kindgom. You will forever be on Your throne and worthy of Your crown! God is so good....... :)