Prayer: Lord may my worship to you always be as incense that is a pleasing aroma. May you ever move my heart in worship and reveal yourself more deeply to me in my walk with you. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do. Its in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Verse of the Day: "May my prayer be counted as incense before you; The lifting up of my hands as the evening offering." Psalm 141:2(NASB)
Worship Song of the Day: One Thing Remains by Brian Johnson, Christa Black & Jeremy Riddle
I wanted to talk a bit today about some worship concepts and what I think makes worship great. All too often in the past I have looked for music that had a catchy tune ,but more recently I have started looking for songs that really reflect my heart in worship no matter the tune associated to it. I believe it is more important what the song says than how it sounds. We can't get much better in a worship song than singing direct words of the bible that describe God and what he has done.
The best worship song writers do this so well. Your Chris Tomlins and Matt Redmans of the worship world write powerful music because it speaks to the awesomeness of our creator. Songs like 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman are great examples of what I am talking about. The song is taken right out of scripture. There a many countless songs like that as well. Almost all worship music has its concepts at least taken from scriputre but I find some of the most powerful worship is worship that takes its lyrics directly from scripture.
I have said this before but Worship is not about what you sing or the instruments used. Its about a response to the moving of God in your heart. Worship is not a spectator sport. We are active duty in the army of the Lord. Basic training is like reading the word. It is the manual that all believers need to be intimately familiar with to be a successful warrior for God. Worshiping puts you on the front lines of the war though. In the old testament when the Israelites would go to fight a battle it was the priests and worshipers that went before the army to seal up the victory for the children of God. In God's warfare worship is the weapon at the forefront of the battle. So if knowing the bible is our basic training then worshiping in spirit and in truth(John 4:24) is the first weapon we as believers need to know how to use. Worship gives us strength to fight in the battle. It is also warfare itself. When you worship as John 4:24 says then Satan is cringing and cowering. When you worship you put the enemy on the run. So seek out worship music that accurately reflects the character of God and find lyrics you can honestly sing in Spirit and Truth.
Don't sing just to sing. If the words are not in your heart then be silent and seek out God's heart while worship is happening. You have to believe the words in your heart for your worship of God to be truly effective. Don't be a casual worshiper. Be a professional. This doesn't mean you have to have a perfect voice or be able to play an instrument even. It means to sell out in worship. Give your wholeself to God in that act. We are all priests of God in Christ. So participate in worship. You were called and God wants speak to you in worship.
Well lets leave it there for today. Remember to be active duty and don't set back in the reserves. Its our battle to fight and worship prepares us and helps us fight that battle. Always praise God in all you do.
Your Brother in Christ,
Brian
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