In my last post I talk about giving to God what is in your hand as an act of worship. But what exactly is worship?
A while back I attempted to hash it out in my journal. Worship is so much more than singing a few songs or hymns, more than just music or poetry, it's more than an intellectual exercise or an emotion.
In listening to my many podcasts I once heard a quote that I think summed up what worship is, quite well, though I think there is more to it.
Worship
What is worship?
Is it a feeling?
Is worship a time of the day or week?
Is it the presence of the lord we seek?
Is it a song?
Or a prayer?
Is it thankfulness for Gods mercy, his love and care
A daily choice?
A way of life?
Is it some or all of these above?
What is worship?
What's its form?
Is it something different from the norm?
Is it praise?
Or a phrase?
A creed?
Or a tune?
Is it something thats done once or twice a week?
Or should it be the the constant presence of the lord we need to seek?
What is worship? I hear you say?
When we know that Jesus is the only way
Jesus came, died and rose from the grave
In clouds of glory
We wait for his return
It's a joy that bubbles over
A way of life
The central theme
Our identity...
It's infectious
Some may say rebellious
It's the Holy Spirit that lives in you and me
It's a fire
It's a flame
A beacon
Seen by all around
Can't be quenched
Or put out
Often makes us jump and shout!!
It's a calling
A command
It's all we can do when at God throne we stand
It's a longing
A slice of heaven
Just a taste
This is worship
It's all of these things and so much more
Praising, singing, sharing, living
With the friend and King that we adore
On bended knees
In simple supplication
Longing for the glory of his throne
This is worship
So stand, lift your hands and shout amen if you agree!
Let's all praise our God together
And invite him in to live in you and me.
How would you describe worship? Think about it for a while. Maybe try writing a few words down on the page to describe how you feel or what you think worship is.
I would be keen to hear your thoughts.
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