My OperaMeaningful worship
Thursday, January 17, 2008 4:14:19 PM
I'm almost finished with Joshua Harris' book, "Stop Dating the Church; Fall in Love with the Family of God." Much of what is written are areas about worship that I and my family have already visited, by being part of different churches. We have had to examine what makes us join a church, why we have left churches, and how to make decisions about things that concern us in the church.
I especially liked the chapter called "Rescuing Sunday". It speaks about making Sunday a day looked forward to and prepared for, to the glory of God. A quote from pastor John Piper was included, and I thought it was well worth heeding. While I can't copy it without permission, the gist of it was about the travesty of Christians watching worthless television shows the evening before worship, rather than filling their minds with worthy reading of Scripture and other edifying writings. We should be working hard to preserve Sunday as a day truly set apart and different. The point was made that we study for a test before taking it; before we exercize, we warm up. We also need to prepare our hearts, minds and even our practical daily activities to be ready for the day ahead. I try to iron clothes the day before, and if possible, prepare the meal (or part of it) ahead of time. I also try to reserve a special book or activity for Sundays. My daughter and I read and discuss a courtship book that day. We can make it special by having a cup of tea or dessert then, too.
If you haven't thought about this before, I encourage you to do so. There are books out there to help you. If this is something you are doing, I encourage you to persevere.
Blessings,
Gwen
I especially liked the chapter called "Rescuing Sunday". It speaks about making Sunday a day looked forward to and prepared for, to the glory of God. A quote from pastor John Piper was included, and I thought it was well worth heeding. While I can't copy it without permission, the gist of it was about the travesty of Christians watching worthless television shows the evening before worship, rather than filling their minds with worthy reading of Scripture and other edifying writings. We should be working hard to preserve Sunday as a day truly set apart and different. The point was made that we study for a test before taking it; before we exercize, we warm up. We also need to prepare our hearts, minds and even our practical daily activities to be ready for the day ahead. I try to iron clothes the day before, and if possible, prepare the meal (or part of it) ahead of time. I also try to reserve a special book or activity for Sundays. My daughter and I read and discuss a courtship book that day. We can make it special by having a cup of tea or dessert then, too.
If you haven't thought about this before, I encourage you to do so. There are books out there to help you. If this is something you are doing, I encourage you to persevere.
Blessings,
Gwen
