What a time to explore what worship means while hunting for God! It’s the next discipline in Jo Swinney’s book, but current restrictions…
Here’s how I understand it: Worship is an attitude of the heart of praising God and being humble in his presence. It is to be done alone and with others. However, have you tried singing together on Zoom?! So worshipping with others will be interesting.
The thing is it actually suits me to be able to step outside of my camera and worship. Nobody can see me nobody can hear me, and I can be myself with God without caring what others think. I can put a play list on of songs that help me focus on God and I can dance like no one is watching (because no one is, or at least no one that’s going to judge my lack of dancing talent). Anyone else feel the same?
I have some great Christian friends who have no problem focusing on God and just worshipping without worrying about what’s going on around them. That’s not helpful. I find myself comparing myself, which definitely isn’t humbly focusing on God!
OK, as this month goes on, I need to explore ways of being able to worship God in the presence of others (and in a way that is Covid safe…)
I’m also going to be more intentional about worshipping privately. I want it to be more than just bunging on a premade playlist when I happen to have time. I’ve done a bit of reading to get some help, but I think I’m going to enjoy this month of exploring the discipline more than last month (the discipline of study is really hard, and I didn’t really leave last month with any new habits that will stick!)
This should be a good discipline for beginners. If you’re new to this, check out the month of prayer and try that, but exploring this month of worship is probably a good one to explore. The thing is when I get into the mood of worship, I find a lot of my worries and stresses lift off my shoulder. Stick with me this month and give it a go yourself. Give yourself a chance to experience God.
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