What is True Worship & Praise in Song?
Good evening,
Worship and Praise to me, must be a heart note from the Father that we are ‘hearing.’
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24.
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.” Psalm 150:6.
I myself love a lot of deep worship music; contemporary praise; some Southern Gospel.
Sometimes I even like some classical music, and other styles of clean music.
Still, I will try to stay on tract here. I just got some fine points to bring out today, if I can.
e.g. Here is one particular song that I love sometimes to get into.
Many of us may like different styles of music and that’s fine.
Let it be as God designs… We are individuals and each one of us are created uniquely!
We must just learn to flow, in any given moment the way the Lord wants us to.
I have lead song services many times in churches. The Holy Spirit taught me some things.
Still I don’t claim to have ever been a worship leader. My role was mostly a song leader at times.
Even though I lead songs out of a Hymnal, I was able to incorporate and play some worship songs also.
My pastor allowed me to at the time and it flowed well in the Church.
I feel you must always give honor and respect to the leadership if you are in a Church.
That is so……. vitally important!
If you can’t operate together in a right spirit, pray into leaving that particular place.
Remember harmony and unity in The Body of Christ are most important.
We need to incorporate Heavens Sound in everything we do!
You might hear the sound from heaven coming from another type of music, too.
There are different frequencies in the spiritual realm.
For example: when my radio station gets static in it, I change stations, (frequencies.)
Many that know me personally know I keep some type of praise music on about 24/7.
Maybe it’s not real loud, but music is playing even all night at our house.
I want to glorify God in my earthly temple and also in my dwelling place. It can set the atmosphere of heaven!
Right now in the background, I’m hearing Phillips Craig and Dean singing, “Revelation Song.”
Some songs and styles of music are what many of us may call ‘old school ways’..
I’m 71 years young, so I guess I may qualify as in that category .. lol.
Some of the older songs are just as powerful a sound, although.
It must be the anointing within that person drawing us to the very feet of Jesus!
Here is just one more example of a singer who truly blesses me personally to listen to.
What is the sound I love to hear in music?
It is of Jesus being glorified!
We have to to get out of old religious mindsets and wineskins!
Let’s seek to hear the sound!
We must learn to flow with different people wherever we are gathered together to worship.
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Ephesians 4:3-6.
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 150:1-6.
God bless you all.
~ Joyce D. McGuire
My name is Joyce D. McGuire, called to work in and for the Kingdom of God! To lead we must try to follow Jesus Christ closely. That is my heart. I am a Chaplain to the prisons; prophetic intercessor by His grace; author; and a Mother in the Kingdom of God. To many I am simply Mama Joyce. Some favorite verses of mine are Matthew 11:28-30. My YouTube channel is: Chaplain Joyce McGuire.
This whole message speaks sweetness of the Lord Jesus! Enjoyed songs immensely.
Thank you Betty, Beverly and Wong for all your comments. Each of you are so valuable in the Kingdom of God! I pray the anointing of the sweet presence of Jesus Christ abide in and on you all more and more. In His Presence is fullness of joy, Joyce ❤️
Joyce,
This is beautiful & filled with the heart of GOD! HE so loves it when we worship HIM in Spirit & in Truth.
Playing worship music also deters any unholy spirits from coming in the door or anywhere else. Those entering through another can’t be still long & either leave or get deliverance! It definitely helps to keep PEACE throughout the property.
Definitely words needed in this day & time. Too many distractions trying to pull people away. However, Worship pulls it all together & sets the tone for so much. Well said, BELOVED of the LORD!
Thank you so much for sharing. The LORD is pleased with what you’ve said. I can see Him grinning from ear to ear! “Well done, My GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVANT. WELL DONE,” HE’S saying.
GOD BLESS YOU! Bev
Amen