About Christian Worship
On a quest to experience God on a deeper level, I have come to believe several things about Christian worship. I certainly do not have all the answers. In fact, I don't believe that the Church has all the answers. Amid the confusing flood of denominations, doctrines, books, and ideas, there are a hand-full of things I believe to be universally true of the Christian worship experience.
First, true worship is not about us; it's all about Him. True worship is theocentric. So whatever church theology you decide to follow--for Christ's sake (pardon the triteness)--make sure it's not focused on us! The human condition is not to be celebrated. Our righteousness is like filthy rags. Our attempts at "goodness" earned us a death sentence, for which Christ suffered.
With that said, we are given a lot of freedom as we worship. The Bible has the principles for us to follow, but does not have all the nit-picky details. There is no universal formula for absolute worship--a formula that would be the same for all people at all times in all places.
So, let us seek the face of God. Let us sing and dance before his throne. Let us love our neighbors as our self. In the beauty of creation, in the comforting dialogue of God's word, and in the artistic celebration of God's gathered community, let us push on toward worship renewal--toward the mysterious plateau where Spirit and truth meet.
