Build up Each Other in Worship

Our Love for God

Love Songs That Glorify God

Pondering God's Steadfast Love

1 Corinthians 14:26-33 The Message

26-33 So here’s what I want you to do. When you gather for worship, each one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight. If prayers are offered in tongues, two or three’s the limit, and then only if someone is present who can interpret what you’re saying. Otherwise, keep it between God and yourself. And no more than two or three speakers at a meeting, with the rest of you listening and taking it to heart. Take your turn, no one person taking over. Then each speaker gets a chance to say something special from God, and you all learn from each other. If you choose to speak, you’re also responsible for how and when you speak. When we worship the right way, God doesn’t stir us up into confusion; he brings us into harmony. This goes for all the churches—no exceptions.

For Reflection

Loving, sharing joy and suffering, accepting and forgiving, listening and understanding, learning from each other, addressing each other as equals in each other's search for meaning, providing counsel and quiet space is worshiping our living God.  When we have other's interest as our first interest, we worship God.  When we take responsibility for the impact of our own words, we worship God. When we are willing to comfort others and bring them peace at our own expense, we worship God.  When we recognize an others right to disagree, we worship God. When we live compassionately, love beauty and embrace justice, we worship God. 

Pray

Pray often about your relationship with God, Christ and those with whom you interact.

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