In Christianese, the word "worship" is always used to describe the music part of the service. But most of us realize there's a lot more to the concepts of worship than a few simple sing-a-longs.
How do we in America express our worship, our love and adoration, our commitment and passion... Well for one we put money in it. Let me use myself as an example so i dont start sounding all "holier-than-thou". I subscribe monthly to Netflix. I researched and bought a nice TV. I go out to eat at restaurants and buy expensive food. We also worship with time. I spend time on my multiple computers, plying with fun gadgets, showing off my cool iPhone, and looking for great add-ons to make them all work better. I watch football "religiously" and have often found myself more excited to get home to watch the Lions play than stay a few more minutes after church service to chat with the community. And yes indeed, we sing songs. I sing along with the radio to songs that I know. I buy CDs and albums of music and go to concerts where I throw my hands up and yell and sing along. And I can't tell you how many times I have sung along with Faith Hill as she intros Sunday Night Football.
I find myself wondering, if I really cared bout God and his Kingdom, then I would be able to look at those things, money, time, and song, and say yes, I do all those things for God more than I do for myself or this world. Sometimes that can be true... But I have to admit, more often than not, I express my worship more towards this world than towards my God. I pray I can do better at this. I pray the same for you...
...fight the calf
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