Comments on: On the subject of worship… http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:16:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Katie http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27475 Katie Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:08:16 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27475 Worship to me is every moment of every day. I worship Him in all that I do. I worship Him by being a good Mom to my kids and teaching them who Jesus is and what his grace and mercy gift is to them. I teach them to give his grace and mercy to others in their lives. Every moment is worship...music is just an incredible plus in that... Worship to me is every moment of every day. I worship Him in all that I do. I worship Him by being a good Mom to my kids and teaching them who Jesus is and what his grace and mercy gift is to them. I teach them to give his grace and mercy to others in their lives. Every moment is worship…music is just an incredible plus in that…

]]> By: Janine http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27449 Janine Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:02 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27449 I guess what you're really getting at is that worship has different forms for different people. I consider myself a Christian because that's how I was raised. I love God and pray and have a sincere feeling that God is always with me, guiding me, and I am always thankful for that. I believe that he is the driving force in my life, even though I'm always trying to control my own life. I firmly believe that God doesn't mind me having a beer a few times a week, or even drinking too much sometimes. God doesn't mind that I live with my boyfriend because God knows we'll be married and will live together for the rest of our lives anyway. I spent years trying to be the Christian I thought I was supposed to be, but always wondered why I never fit into the mold. I have since traveled- with very little money, and that turned out to be the best thing I've ever done. I've met people who are different from me in every way, but are still wonderful, giving and praise their God in their way. I now understand that worship doesn't have to be a conformed idea and that loving God, giving thanks for the wonderful things in life and remembering that it's all because of God's grace that I'm able to do these things is the most important thing to remember. In short, loving others is how I worship God. I guess what you’re really getting at is that worship has different forms for different people. I consider myself a Christian because that’s how I was raised. I love God and pray and have a sincere feeling that God is always with me, guiding me, and I am always thankful for that. I believe that he is the driving force in my life, even though I’m always trying to control my own life. I firmly believe that God doesn’t mind me having a beer a few times a week, or even drinking too much sometimes. God doesn’t mind that I live with my boyfriend because God knows we’ll be married and will live together for the rest of our lives anyway. I spent years trying to be the Christian I thought I was supposed to be, but always wondered why I never fit into the mold. I have since traveled- with very little money, and that turned out to be the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve met people who are different from me in every way, but are still wonderful, giving and praise their God in their way. I now understand that worship doesn’t have to be a conformed idea and that loving God, giving thanks for the wonderful things in life and remembering that it’s all because of God’s grace that I’m able to do these things is the most important thing to remember. In short, loving others is how I worship God.

]]> By: Justin http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27266 Justin Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:09:46 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27266 I think these are all great answers but in the most general sense I think everyone worships whether they know it or not. It's what you put above everything else. Money, prestige, that coveted office with the window, approval, sex, ect. I think billions of people are active in worship of some kind or another and have no idea that's what it is. They are filling an innate need without knowing it. I think millions of people who claim to worship God have at least two masters. It's cynical but that's my take on it. I think these are all great answers but in the most general sense I think everyone worships whether they know it or not. It’s what you put above everything else. Money, prestige, that coveted office with the window, approval, sex, ect. I think billions of people are active in worship of some kind or another and have no idea that’s what it is. They are filling an innate need without knowing it. I think millions of people who claim to worship God have at least two masters. It’s cynical but that’s my take on it.

]]> By: Chaille http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27265 Chaille Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:20:59 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27265 At this moment, it is being a mom to 3 boys, modeling and teaching them about the love of Jesus and finding time all throughout the day to praise Him in the little things. Our God is so good. At this moment, it is being a mom to 3 boys, modeling and teaching them about the love of Jesus and finding time all throughout the day to praise Him in the little things. Our God is so good.

]]> By: M :) http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27263 M :) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:18:02 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27263 Sometimes it is sitting at my piano and singing when the Lovin' Husband isn't home. I get goose bumps. Sometimes it is walking down the backroad that I live on and praying - or working in my garden. Sometimes it is watching the kids at church learn something. Worship is something that I crave. To glorify God and be just me while doing it is worship to me. Sometimes it is sitting at my piano and singing when the Lovin’ Husband isn’t home. I get goose bumps.

Sometimes it is walking down the backroad that I live on and praying - or working in my garden.

Sometimes it is watching the kids at church learn something.

Worship is something that I crave. To glorify God and be just me while doing it is worship to me.

]]> By: Terri A. http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27262 Terri A. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:04:51 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27262 Praising my God and Savior every day, hour, minute, second of my life. Praising my God and Savior every day, hour, minute, second of my life.

]]> By: Helen http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27261 Helen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:10:11 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27261 I have just recently begun to take the word 'worship' out of the prison of church land...I now understand that to simply live is worship. It isn't about getting worked up in the Spirit or raising my hands, or going to some special place to do it...These are activities that I do with my community of faith in a concentrated manner of focus on God. These things are good. These things are fun, I love these things. But they are only one aspect - a formal aspect of 'worship'. And the best worship IMHO cannot be planned or forced, it is not a 'should', it is not something that if we don't work it into our schedule we are somehow shorting God...The best worship I think happens when we don't even realize it...In laughing with friends. In eating a good meal. In looking at a sunrise and smiling. In loving another person with all that we have. Jesus talks alot about nature...He says to watch the lilies of the field, the birds in the sky. They don't get worked up or worried, they don't stop and do anything special that is labeled 'worship'...They do what they were made to do...LIVE. And in that, God takes pleasure...In that they point to the awesomeness of their Creator. Jesus also said that if his people didn't speak for Him, that the rocks would cry out...The rocks. Think about that...What do rocks do? They exist. Just where God placed them. And their very existence as rocks speak about the majesty of God. Jesus came to restore to us this simplicity. The relationship between God and His Creation that people destroyed when they decided they wanted to be able to manufacture their own value through the works of their hands. All along the only thing God wanted from us was to LIVE. And in doing so, come to know Him because He made us. We've turned it into so much other noise that His still, small voice sometimes gets drowned out....So....Let's get Undignified in our enjoyment of LIFE. In doing so, God's greatness will be seen. I have just recently begun to take the word ‘worship’ out of the prison of church land…I now understand that to simply live is worship. It isn’t about getting worked up in the Spirit or raising my hands, or going to some special place to do it…These are activities that I do with my community of faith in a concentrated manner of focus on God. These things are good. These things are fun, I love these things. But they are only one aspect - a formal aspect of ‘worship’. And the best worship IMHO cannot be planned or forced, it is not a ’should’, it is not something that if we don’t work it into our schedule we are somehow shorting God…The best worship I think happens when we don’t even realize it…In laughing with friends. In eating a good meal. In looking at a sunrise and smiling. In loving another person with all that we have. Jesus talks alot about nature…He says to watch the lilies of the field, the birds in the sky. They don’t get worked up or worried, they don’t stop and do anything special that is labeled ‘worship’…They do what they were made to do…LIVE. And in that, God takes pleasure…In that they point to the awesomeness of their Creator. Jesus also said that if his people didn’t speak for Him, that the rocks would cry out…The rocks. Think about that…What do rocks do? They exist. Just where God placed them. And their very existence as rocks speak about the majesty of God. Jesus came to restore to us this simplicity. The relationship between God and His Creation that people destroyed when they decided they wanted to be able to manufacture their own value through the works of their hands. All along the only thing God wanted from us was to LIVE. And in doing so, come to know Him because He made us. We’ve turned it into so much other noise that His still, small voice sometimes gets drowned out….So….Let’s get Undignified in our enjoyment of LIFE. In doing so, God’s greatness will be seen.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27260 Wendy Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:23:21 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27260 To me, worship is very personal, quiet and peaceful. God knows exatly what is in my heart...no matter how quiet I am or how shy I might be around others. To me, worship is very personal, quiet and peaceful. God knows exatly what is in my heart…no matter how quiet I am or how shy I might be around others.

]]> By: K http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27259 K Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:57:25 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27259 Worship is something other people do so that they can feel justified when they judge, condemn, etc., other people who are just as much God's as they are. It's an ego booster, so you really have to wonder who it is they are really worshipping: God or themselves... Worship is something other people do so that they can feel justified when they judge, condemn, etc., other people who are just as much God’s as they are. It’s an ego booster, so you really have to wonder who it is they are really worshipping: God or themselves…

]]> By: Marcy http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27258 Marcy Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:46:34 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27258 Might sound crazy... but to me... Worship is.... Longing according to the Free online Dictionary it is... desire, hope, wish, burning, urge, ambition, hunger, yen (informal), hungering, aspiration, ache, craving, yearning, coveting, itch, thirst, hankering He felt a longing for the familiar. I know.. it sounds crazy... Might sound crazy… but to me…

Worship is…. Longing

according to the Free online Dictionary it is…

desire, hope, wish, burning, urge, ambition, hunger, yen (informal), hungering, aspiration, ache, craving, yearning, coveting, itch, thirst, hankering He felt a longing for the familiar.

I know.. it sounds crazy…

]]> By: Lydia http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27257 Lydia Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:53:14 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27257 Wow, what wonderful thoughts you all have. I have never thought of worship as a negative, but I can see that it can be. GB -- I LOVE the book "Practicing the Presence of God", I try to read it every year. I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a closer walk with God. To me, worship is a connection with God via thought, song, prayer, reading, work, working out, tithes & offerings, and all of my life. Not as a ritual or routine, but with the heart. It is a means to spend time with Him as my Lord, and me as His beloved child. It is a daily thing, and I hope by the time I step off this planet, I can say that I am in this place of worship every day. Right now, I am not, but I'm not giving up, and thankfully, He hasn't given up on me either. *whew* It don't get better than that.... Thanks, God. You rock. :} Wow, what wonderful thoughts you all have. I have never thought of worship as a negative, but I can see that it can be. GB — I LOVE the book “Practicing the Presence of God”, I try to read it every year. I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a closer walk with God.

To me, worship is a connection with God via thought, song, prayer, reading, work, working out, tithes & offerings, and all of my life. Not as a ritual or routine, but with the heart. It is a means to spend time with Him as my Lord, and me as His beloved child. It is a daily thing, and I hope by the time I step off this planet, I can say that I am in this place of worship every day. Right now, I am not, but I’m not giving up, and thankfully, He hasn’t given up on me either. *whew*

It don’t get better than that…. Thanks, God. You rock. :}

]]> By: Tracie http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27256 Tracie Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:27:15 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27256 Worship is expressing my love and gratitude to my savior, Jesus. I sometimes do it in prayer, song, Bible study, quiet reflection, or even just sitting quietly outside and enjoying the world He has created! Worship is expressing my love and gratitude to my savior, Jesus. I sometimes do it in prayer, song, Bible study, quiet reflection, or even just sitting quietly outside and enjoying the world He has created!

]]> By: Crystal http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27255 Crystal Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:48:26 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27255 To me, worship is a strange word as well. I think of being a servant to Christ- I pray to Him, I try my best to BE my best and I try to be open to impressions and prompting that will lead me to be the person I greatly desire to be. I think who we serve is apparent in our thoughts and it what we do with our time when no one is watching. I am excited about this praise music! I am a convert to the LDS church where the music is all organ ;-) and I must admit, I miss the bass, the drums, and the beat... a lot... To me, worship is a strange word as well. I think of being a servant to Christ- I pray to Him, I try my best to BE my best and I try to be open to impressions and prompting that will lead me to be the person I greatly desire to be.

I think who we serve is apparent in our thoughts and it what we do with our time when no one is watching. I am excited about this praise music! I am a convert to the LDS church where the music is all organ ;-) and I must admit, I miss the bass, the drums, and the beat… a lot…

]]> By: Sigari http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27254 Sigari Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:21:10 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27254 Provocative question. Thanks for the challenge, again. My first response was to contemplate how the term worship is used in secular life as well as in a sacred context (as most have responded here). How worship can be a spectrum encompassing innocence to experience. Wicca to black arts. The Divine to Earthly Delights. Worship can be about power--the giving and receiving, or a constant returning, a renewing. Worship can be unrequited, blind, empty, and dangerous. Or sustaining. Worship for one generation or culture may not be the same for another. Yes, worship is a strange, loaded word with an interesting etymology as well as multiple modern usages. Thanks to all who have responded; I found your interpretations and explanations very engaging. Provocative question. Thanks for the challenge, again.
My first response was to contemplate how the term worship is used in secular life as well as in a sacred context (as most have responded here). How worship can be a spectrum encompassing innocence to experience. Wicca to black arts. The Divine to Earthly Delights. Worship can be about power–the giving and receiving, or a constant returning, a renewing. Worship can be unrequited, blind, empty, and dangerous. Or sustaining. Worship for one generation or culture may not be the same for another. Yes, worship is a strange, loaded word with an interesting etymology as well as multiple modern usages.
Thanks to all who have responded; I found your interpretations and explanations very engaging.

]]> By: Erin Hull http://www.thisisreverb.com/2009/11/on-the-subject-of-worship.html#comment-27252 Erin Hull Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:29:08 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4599#comment-27252 ADORATION DEVOTION SURRENDER The love song of my heart to the Lord of my life. When I truly love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, my life poured out as an act of worship is the natural result. ADORATION
DEVOTION
SURRENDER

The love song of my heart to the Lord of my life.

When I truly love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, my life poured out as an act of worship is the natural result.

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