I once heard someone say that “during our life on earth, we are walking each other home into an eternal life and the presence of God.”
During our earthly life and journeys together, may we enter into times of worship which will act as a prelude to a heavenly time of praise and worship, 24/7, that will be pure and majestic.
Psalm 95 reads:
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
In this website as we have meditated around some devotionals, questions, answers and insights it will be good to take time to worship the Lord in listening to two or three worship songs or hymns around the start and middle of each month.
Consider Two Definitions of Worship
“Where God is at the centre of things, worship inevitably follows. Where there is no spirit of worship, there God has been dethroned and displaced.” Sinclair B Ferguson
William Barclay, a theologian, says:
“The true, the genuine worship is when man (and woman), through his spirit, attains to friendship and intimacy with God. True and genuine worship is not to come to a certain place; it is not to go through a certain ritual or liturgy; it is not even to bring certain gifts. True worship is when the spirit, the immortal and invisible part of man (and woman), speaks to and meets with God, who is immortal and invisible.”
Ecclesiastical and Classical Worship
In times of change and uncertainty the old hymns remind us that nothing is new under the Sun.
In mu latest Question and Answer we look at how the practice of Lament can help our trust and faith in God while journeying through various trials and difficulties. Enjoy this beautiful Easter hymn that reflects on the obedience and lament of Jesus and the joy of his resurrection. When I survey the Wonderous Cross by the Choir of Kings College Cambridge.
Contemporary
There are many aspects of the life of Jesus. Born into humanity. A humble family and practical job as a carpenter. A miracle worker, a leader of disciples and faithful followers. A prisoner , misunderstood and finally crucifies as a criminal. The life of Jesus is full of many and different colours as expressed in the beautiful worship song from Lauren Daigle Kaleidoscope Jesus
Modern
When we feel sad and despondent we cannot believe that life can change just as going from ashes to a place of beauty. Enjoy the worship song Beauty for Ashes from Worship in Music. Thank God for his unconditional love for you and all you love. How he changes and sustains us throughout all life situations.
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Also listen to John Rutter’s and the Cambridge Singers’ beautiful rendition of it.
MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS FROM CAROL HATTON
1. Do good for others – it will come back to you in unexpected ways.
2. You must be big enough to admit your mistakes, smart enough to learn from them and strong enough to correct them.
3. I don’t care how hard life gets, I’m not losing my faith in God.
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