Worship is the single most important
act of human existence. Worship means "worth." We worship whatever has ultimate worth and value
in our lives.
True worship is
not measured by style, location, or methodology. True worship happens when Spirit touches spirit. When God's Spirit touches
human spirit, people become aware of the reality of God's presence and they recommit themselves to live lifestyles of Godly
integrity. Priorities are realigned. Ultimate values are clarified and reaffirmed. The answers to life's basic questions-Where
did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going?-are brought to a fully conscious level in our thinking. Worship is
a movement from illusion to reality. We are reminded that there is a God and that we are not God. We cannot live by bread
alone- but must depend upon every word that comes from God's mouth. Every moment of life is a gift from God's hand, and we
can only find fulfillment as we live each moment in God's hand. Spirit (presence) and Truth (Integrity) are what we gather
to remember each week.
Reality check. True
worship shakes our world view and reminds us of the radical, counter-culture values of the Kingdom of
God. We are reminded that the core of life is not matter but Spirit.
Faith and focus.
Effective worship brings us to that "ah ha!" moment. Worship restores the "wow" factor in our lives. This is what life is
all about! It's not running the rat race at an ever-increasing pace or owning a bigger house or more expensive car; wearing
designer clothes or retiring at age fifty. Life is found in Jesus Christ ...It's about living God's purpose. . . serving people.
. . and keeping my promises.
Oh how easy it is
to forget these truths during the drop-dead deadlines of the work week, family time demands, and ever increasing economic
challenges of life after the dawn of a new millennium.
When God's Spirit
touches my spirit, I am reminded that success does not necessarily equal wholeness. True worship is Spirit touching spirit.
Worship happens when the presence of God is bridged with people's real life needs in a real life context.
