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For over 2000 years, Christians have been praising and worshipping God in many different ways. I love the diversity of worship styles between individuals and congregations. I don't think there is any right or wrong way to do worship, as long as it is heartfelt, honest, and shows God the reverence and respect that is due.
We have a wonderful collection of Christian hymns and songs, composed by men and women of God, some of them contemporary and others going back hundreds of years.
I love the passion and enthusiasm of live events such as Spring Harvest where thousands of Christians from all over the country come and meet together for worship. It is always a great blessing to join together for prayer, praise and worship with Christians from all different backgrounds and walks of life.
I love the rich theology and timeless appeal of traditional hymns, sung by robed choirs, within the beautiful acoustic setting of a large church or a majestic cathedral. I often think that if we were to invite a very important guest, such as a royal member, to our gatherings then how much time, effort and care would we put into preparations to make sure we were offering our very best. Surely we would want to make the occasion very dignified and extra special.
Equally, I have spent time worshipping in very small congregations of only a few people, with no minister, no musicians, no microphones. I have spent times of fellowship with friends in the comfort of their own home. Where two or three are gathered, the Lord has been there in our midst.
I feel equally at home with order and spontaneuity. I love the liturgy and service books as they give us a useful structure for our prayers: affirmations such as the creeds, prayers of confession and absolution, prayers of humility and supplication. I think it is also important to not to be over-rigid and to show sensitivity to how God is leading us in our prayers and worship and to use the spiritual gifts that He has given us.
We have a wonderful collection of Christian hymns and songs, composed by men and women of God, some of them contemporary and others going back hundreds of years.
I love the passion and enthusiasm of live events such as Spring Harvest where thousands of Christians from all over the country come and meet together for worship. It is always a great blessing to join together for prayer, praise and worship with Christians from all different backgrounds and walks of life.
I love the rich theology and timeless appeal of traditional hymns, sung by robed choirs, within the beautiful acoustic setting of a large church or a majestic cathedral. I often think that if we were to invite a very important guest, such as a royal member, to our gatherings then how much time, effort and care would we put into preparations to make sure we were offering our very best. Surely we would want to make the occasion very dignified and extra special.
Equally, I have spent time worshipping in very small congregations of only a few people, with no minister, no musicians, no microphones. I have spent times of fellowship with friends in the comfort of their own home. Where two or three are gathered, the Lord has been there in our midst.
I feel equally at home with order and spontaneuity. I love the liturgy and service books as they give us a useful structure for our prayers: affirmations such as the creeds, prayers of confession and absolution, prayers of humility and supplication. I think it is also important to not to be over-rigid and to show sensitivity to how God is leading us in our prayers and worship and to use the spiritual gifts that He has given us.
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