The Avenue Worship Blog

Does anyone actually consider themselves ‘good,’ at worshiping?  I only ask this question because I know people who are ‘good’ at writing poetry and songs, other people tell me all the time that they are ‘not good’ singers or that they enjoy singing…but does anyone ever come out and say: “I am a good worshiper.” and if so what in the world would they mean?

I have a idea of what it means to be a good worship leader, and even have some conveniently placed bullet points of what they are:

1. Focuses on worshiping Christ.

2. encourages others to be worshipers

3. inspires people toward a deeper relationship with Christ.

I don’t know if those 3 bullet points makes someone a good worship leader, but I think they are essential to the work of the music ministry and they are certainly a good starting point.

What do you think makes a ‘good’ worshiper?

Do you ever have times when you’re in the midst of a worship service and you suddenly realize that you are not right with God? I know I have. I can think of a few times in my life where it quickly became apparent to me that my focus was not on God, but it was on myself or something that happened that morning or something else completely stupid. I don’t mean this to be a confessional time; but rather a place for us to deal with the fact that sometimes in worship it’s best to stop the singing, stop the festival, stop the feast and deal with ourselves – to deal with our sin. Rather than just cover them up in the latest Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Hillsong or whatever band is popular for writing worship songs at the moment.

In the old testament there is a command from God that when you bring a lamb into the temple for a sacrifice – you should bring in the best of your flock, not the lame, crippled, or uncool lamb (that people secretly wouldn’t mind if it were gone.)

So this Sunday – when we prepare our hearts for worship; check yourself out are you presenting a holy offering to Christ or are you presenting a blemish lamb that is in need of healing.