The Many Actions of Worship

There are so many ways we show our worship. I have never been a big "hand lifter", but I want to be. The Bible tells us to "lift up Holy hands", and because of Christ I have the ability to do that now. Because of Jesus, we have direct access to God himself and and the ability to worship for ourselves. Maybe you've been holding back a little when you worship, for one reason or another. I want to encourage you to humble yourself before God and truly offer your worship, whether by serving or singing, lifting your hands high or lying prostrate before Him. However you worship, put yourself entirely into it. Have a great Journey this Week.

Worship in the Middle of??? (A Heart For Worship Part Deaux)

How do you worship when life is going on around you. How do you stop and give God the time He deserves in the middle of whatever is going on. In Ministry, there is always something going on. Whether it's a couple who's marriage is on the rocks or a Family who is in a financial predicament. There is always someone to counsel; there is always some one who needs ministering to. There is always some kind of administration that is going on, but in the midst of it all worship is supposed to happen.
The life of a minister is no that much different that anyone else. although, I feel it is the most rewarding life. Worship has to be done during life; that means on Monday we worship, Tuesday we worship, the days we're not at church we worship. That means, anything we do in the name of God is worship. Service is worship. Anything we do that shows our love a devotion to God, is an act of worship. I want to encourage you to act out your worship, don't just give "lip service", prove your love. Then you'll understand what worship really is.

Enjoy your Journey,

Pastor Jon

A Heart For Worship, Part 1

Worship is such a vital aspect of the Christian life. It is so intertwined into it that everything we do should be conceived as worship. Every act of love, compassion, giving or speaking should be construed as an act of worship to Christ.
Jesus said "when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" When we "act" as we should, worship naturally happens. God is Glorified in the little things we do everyday for those around us. Next time you do something nice for someone, remember Jesus words, "you were doing it to ME." May your Journey bring you closer to the King this week.