What is Worship?

I woke up at 9am this morning. It was an awesome experience. Even I'm shocked about my changed life though there are much to change. It takes time. I took out my Yamaha guitar [with black diamond strings] and worshipped the Lord with it. I sang a new song and I was enjoying the prayers that I made.

As I was preparing the Word, I was emerged with the Spirit and He guided me through it all. I was amazed at the revelation of His word. Didn't plan to go church today as I was supposed to attend Poly Forum training. But I can sense the Lord's prompting. I obeyed and I really think that it's worth it. I could have lost a valuble lesson. Went for sec 1 cell and led worship. It was really great, seeing them starting to open their mouths, focusing (though it's really difficult for them) and moving in the Spirit.

Pretty much blessed during the 4:30pm prayer meeting at room 306. Marcus, who don't really know me well, prayed for me as Pastor Jenn asked for a mini alter call. As he was praying for me, I could sense the Lord speaking to me. Marcus prayed and said, listen to that still small voice. Take time to listen. Be still. I was like amazed as that's what I really need to do then! I teared as he was praying. I felt the Holy Spirit within me.

At service, as Pastor Jenn was preaching, she quoted:

"What is worship? Take away the songs - the notes, the tunes, the chords, and the words - and cut out your abilities, your capabilities, blessings, problems... everything you have, and everything you are...

And it should still be there."

I hope I remember that, always. I learnt that a worship leader doesn't even need his or her own voice to lead people into worship, as long as there is something to communicate to the people one is leading.

I'm impressed by those words. She didn't reveal the person's name. Pastor Jenn was referring to someone's blog and I shall not reveal it too. Worship is not about defining it. It doesn't equate to head knowledge.

3 truths I've learnt today to sum up the lesson:
A worshipper
- focuses on God, not on him or herself.
- pleases God, not him or herself.
- worships at all times.

After the service, we had our dinner with the cell as usual. We stayed till almost 10pm and decided to move off. While sending Jean home, we met my RP Mentor (Shirley - also my MAC IG advisor) at the North East line area. So coincidental!! Anyway, I'm really grateful that Jean came for cell and service and hope to see her coming and growing! [She lost her way, ended up at Ikea today] - that was when I was in 4:30pm prayer meeting. Thank God as I was praying, I prayed that she wouldn't lost her way in the end. Thx Gab for giving her directions. I could have missed the mini alter call if I've picked up the phone when Jean called.

Signed up for the workshop for Jean & myself, Jesus - Only Way or Greatest Liar?
Hope we will learn something out of it.

The most important issue is that I'm set for change. Flee from being Idle. Hope it works.

In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Being a worshipper is more than doing the right thing. It is an attitude of life."