Design and Writings by Riz
Bluedfiles Version 17
� April 2005

I’m so blessed. Allow me to rant. Brace yourselves, this is going to be a long one.

Heart of Worship
    When the music fades, all is stripped away..
    and I simply come.
    Longing just to bring something that’s of worth
    that will bless Your heart
As jen blogged about, we had a really splendid time during the Praise and Worship Night in our church last Sunday and even until now, I still cant quite put to words how moved I was. Three praise and worship lineups, coupled with a few special numbers, and a very inspiring message on how God wants us to have a Heart of Worship, that night indeed made its mark down the history of our church.. and the lives of everyone who were there.

    I bring You more than a song for a song in itself
    is not what you have required
    You search much deeper within
    through the way things appear,
    You're looking into my heart...
“Aren’t you glad the Lord looks at the heart?”, our pastor kept on asking. And in my mind, I would answer his question the same way I believe everyone else would: Oo nga, buti na lang talaga God looks at the heart. But then, remorse would come afterwards.. is my heart pure enough to bring back to God what He deserves? I tell you what, there was not a portion in the program that I didn’t cry over. Every single question that I had in my mind the whole day, and even the days before that, were answered one-by-one. God never left a question unanswered, in fact He gave more than what I asked. And really, I can’t thank Him enough.

    I’m coming back to the heart of worship
    And its all about You, It’s all about You Jesus…
Amazing how in that song, ‘Heart of Worship’ (composed by Matt Redman), these two lovely words ‘Heart’ and ‘Worship’ were used. Needless to say, when we come to think of the heart, we would automatically think of love. And that, as our pastor said, is what worship is all about: Love. Loving God not out of fear, but in spite of the fears. Loving Him even when He seems distant. Loving Him in our weaknesses and imperfections. Loving Him in spite of pain. And when I came to think of all these, I realized that I haven’t been worshipping God enough.

    I’m sorry Lord for the things I’ve made it
    When it’s all about You, it’s all about You Jesus...
The whole experience has humbled me to claim once more that I am unworthy compared to what God has done for me. God has given me so much, and yet, all He’s asking of me is a Heart of Worship – heart undivided, one He rules and reigns. Worship is ALL about Jesus. It’s not about the music, the great voice, or as jen puts it, the art of worshipping. Worship is more than singing songs of praise to Him. Worship is a lifestyle. Something we should do every single day of our lives.

After all, He only deserves it ALL.

Heart of Worship ©1997 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music. click for the complete lyrics.

Riz Blabbered @ 12:20:00 AM.

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