A Few Thoughts on Worship

I've felt so blessed the past couple of weeks as I have been part of the worship team at our church, leading others in worshiping...experiencing God. Some have a hard time with that word, "experience," like there is something wrong with having a heart response to God. I think one of the things I've appreciated about the Lord recently is how He is engaging us both "in spirit and in truth." I desire that balance in worship. I have spent much time studying, listening to good teaching and the Word (Daily Audio Bible), and waiting for God to give me a sense of what truths to emphasize about Him, about what He wants us to experience as we worship Him in love and gratitude. I'm enjoying watching people in our church engage God in new ways...being more open in their expression to God. May God continue His work among us, using music, His word, prayer, and celebration to enjoy Him fully.

Psalm 68:3-5 (New International Version)

3 But may the righteous be glad
and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.

4 Sing to God, sing praise to his name,
extol him who rides on the clouds —
his name is the LORD—
and rejoice before him.

5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
is God in his holy dwelling.