When I was in Bible college I came across a book that completely changed the way I looked at corporate worship. Originally written in 1978 and now long out of print, the little book Don't Waste Your Time in Worship by James Christensen continues to challenge me. Here's how the book starts:
"To worship God meaningfully is a supreme accomplishment. For a finite person to be in communication with the Infinite is not something done on the run. Nor is it a reality when approached flippantly or grudgingly.
For the community of faith to corporately magnify the Lord, and to adequately praise Himis an activity that requires spiritual perception, preparation, and concentration.
After thirty years as a Christian minister, I am convinced that many people who attend church do not really worship God at all. They waste their time. Furthermore, I am increasingly humbled by the awesome responsibility of leading a congregation in this intimate, soul-searching, and exalting experience."
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