Godward Worship, Part 1

I recently read a blog that talked about 3 aspects of worship that this leader wanted people in his congregation to experience. Inward, outward and upward.

I'd like to share my thoughts on those three aspects.

Inward

This is where it all starts. Inward worship is all about experiencing the love, mercy, grace and healing power of Jesus Christ first hand and being transformed. When we come to the Father in the true spirit of repentance, asking Him to forgive us of our sins and fill us with the Holy Spirit, we are filled with His overpowering love to the point of overflow. Our response to this filling and experience is overwhelming love and joy and gratitude. We ache to know the Father more, to experience more of Him

Inward worship is that inner desire to be close to God. It's the desire for intimate moments with our Savior through prayer, study, meditation. It's the process of seeking God's face.

When people come to PCC, we want them to have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. We want lives to be changed; that each person would take a step towards Jesus, no matter where they are in their walk with Christ. To do that we must have hearts that are grateful for the mercy and greace we have received through the cross and we must have hearts that are humble, knowing that every good and precious gift comes from above.

True worship is a heart issue, how's yours?

John 3:30 "He must become greater, I must become less"