Praise and Worship

Recently our church plans to start a “Praise and Worship” service which will include a lengthy singing of choruses and songs followed by talk from different invited speaker each week Some say they have been blessed by such a service before and others would refrain from coming because of “lengthy” and repetitive singing. This is true for seniors who may find standing up too long uncomfortable.

Recently I read an interesting article in the Briefing by Tony Payne. He says praise is

…….. public proclamation of God’s greatness in the Psalms covers the full range of God’s character and achievements. He is acclaimed for being the all-powerful Creator and sustainer of all things (Ps 74; 104), the Judge of the Earth (Ps 33:6-9,13-15; 11), who rules with righteousness (Ps 9:8) and acts with an unfailing steadfast love (Ps 136). The Psalms ring with the wonder that this mighty, righteous, good God has entered into covenant with Israel, that he has stooped from his heights to love them in their depths. He is Israel’s Redeemer, both corporately (Ps 105; 136; 89) and individually (Ps 22; 30; 32).

It is worth the reading and it certainly helps me in understanding what “praise and worship” is about. For full article, please read “Confessions of a teenage praise junkie”

Following this, Tony Payne has another article on worship or what is a Christian gathering. Read Worship III – The Gathering: Thinking Afresh About Church