Worship Articles by Terri Pettyjohn Writer and Author May 13, 2008
How long has it been since you took a good hard look at why you do what you do every Sunday morning? Have your priorities of spiritual preparation given way to technical preparation only and success is gauged by the applause and kudos from the crowd?
This Sunday I challenge you to imagine yourself standing before the throne of God with only your instrument and your voice. There is no congregation to supply the emotional build-up. The lights are not turned low to create an ambiance, the only light visible is the light from the face of God. There is no sound man controlling the EQ, musical dynamics are due to what you feel as you offer your song to please and honor Him. You have practiced your song a thousand times, but this one performance is the one that counts. It�s not bought with money or the pleasure of man. All of heaven is silent as you lift your instrument to begin.
Will what you offer the King of the Universe be something that has cost you nothing? Or would you give all you have; your heart, your soul and your talent, in a song that surpasses the finest symphony? Will He stand to bless you when you are done, or will He shake His head slowly knowing that you haven�t yet learned what true worship is? You haven�t made the connection that it really has nothing to do with you, but is for His glory. You can have every technical detail in synchronized perfection, but if you don�t pour your soul in every phrase, it was just music. It wasn�t worship.
Amen!
Terri, thank you for being the instrument that God is using today to "lift up my head" and grasp again in my heart the awe and wonder of our loving and glorious God. The Holy Spirit pierced mine with your words. Thank you for your obedience. God b...more
Submitted by: gene fox Location: Kansas City, KS
Thank you for your article?
I just attended worship conference in July in Dallas and had an experience like never before. Just as you mentioned in your article, I experienced the AWESOMENESS of being in His presence...before the throne. It was incredible and so comforting...e...more
Submitted by: Gwen Moore Location: Austin, TX
Thankyou!
Thankyou for being the voice of God in my life today."... GOD'S PURPOSE was that we who were the first to trust in Christ SHOULD PRAISE OUR GLORIOUS GOD. And now you also have heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believe...more
Submitted by: Craig Anderson Location: Carlsbad, Ca
Experiencing Worship, The Study
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
The Paul Langford Project
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.