What do you consider to be worship in simple terms?

I suppose for me it's meeting with the heart of God - naturally, this can be done in a variety of ways e.g. singing, prayer etc. but I think it's more than that. Living a righteous life is surely worhsip as it is pleasing to God. Worship should therefore be done at all times.

Before I go off on a tagent, lets go back to the initial question - what is worhsip for you?

Gaurav

Yes he is very fast, do you know if he is a Christian?  I know he runs the 100 and 200 meter dash, but does he run any other distances?

I am not sure if he's Christian - I doubt it actually! Yet he does give God thanks for the gift he's given him.

G

I am beginning to get a little concerned with regard to the Holy Spirit. Not at the spirit itself put the understanding people show towards it. I have recently left my gospel choir, because of family commitments. In this choir we sang a song with the words 'Holy Spirit we worship you.' Yet I have never read anyone worshipping the holy spirit in the bible. With some very limited study, I came to the conclusion that it is the Holy Spirit that allows us to have a relationship with God and worship him - finally, I concluded that the Holy Spirit should not be worshipped.

Perhaps I am going over board, but it seems that the church is beginning to lose its ability to discern and understand God's word. Surely if we don't act in accordance to the word of God, then this would allow us to follow trends that I believe are not from God  e.g. Toronto blessing.

Please discussion your ideas here. I may not agree with them, as I am asking God to help me discern what I read here but anything you do write, please back up with scripture - if you can.

Cheers
Gaurav

In that case, has the NASCAR rally begun yet?
G

Thank you for your prayers. He died today - in India.

Thanks again
Gaurav

well... he's an excellent track and field star. God has given him a real talent and perhaps we should pray that God nurtures this talent for His glory. What do you guys think of him?

G

Dear all,
my grand father, who is almost in his 90's, is incredibly ill. He has been ill for sometime but has managed to fight through it. I feel that his time is coming to an end; however, he does not know the Lord. NAturally, this grieves me a great deal but could I ask you to pray for the Lord to meet with him before he dies if you feel led to.

Thank you
Gaurav

I know a number of people who are invloved in astrology - they quite literally believe in it! Many of my realtives are hindu - a religion that revolves around idolatory and astrology. Unfortunately in the society that we live in, we easily  accept the ideas that astrology offers. The bible is very clear in its conclusion of idolatory - it is sinful! Yet even Christians are susceptible to reading their star signs in a newspaper.

Should we accept this? Should we allow ourselves, as Christians to read through star signs? Besides, who will it  harm? The simple answer is that it will harm you; God calls us to trust in Him, not our star signs. There are many people who are readily acceptable of evil and Christians, too, are ready to ignore the evil behind astrology.

Moreover, astrology has everything to do with the world that satan himself has created; astrology is a way in which we lose our trust in God and instead believe in something that will harm us.

I believe that astrology is an evil spirit - it stops people from focusing on God and has fooled people for centuries. Therefore, it is vital that Christians avoid this evil at all costs or we too could be sucked in to the 'schemes' of Satan.

To sum up, astrology is dangerous!

I would like to thank you for your speedy response. I understand that at this age I need to give a child love; I suppose it's difficult being out of my comfort zone. You see, I am a secondary school teacher - I find I can relate to older kids better - babies scare the life out of me! Nevertheless, fathering is a great honour and though I have found it tough, it really is far more a blessing than tough.

Gaurav

I have recently become a father. I am enjoying this experience but I am also having some tough days. I'm find this area in my child's development (4 months) rather tough, particularly as he is unable to tell me what he wants. In all honesty I have always thought that this time would be hardest for me as a parent - I am looking forward to the time my son is able to speak. does anybody have any advice (preferably biblical) so that I no longer fret.

Thank you
Gaurav

Hey
Welcome to this board! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Gaurav

Thank you for your encouraging words.

Hello
I have a job interview on Tuesday. I really want this job and I think that it's God will to get me the job. Could you please pray for me, because I really want this. Please pray that I remember that God's plans are not mine and to put my trust in Him.

Thanks
Gaurav

Hello Guys
I haven't posted for a couple of months but I have been very busy with university. I was wondering if someone would moind taking a look at my very 1st preaching notes! I'm so nervous but I really think that God wants me to preach this word.

Comfort Zones:
Introduction: Comfort and risk – Restricting God’s purpose.
Middle: Examples
End: What we should do?

·   Prayer: What ever I say will be under God and that he will reveal Himself in the meeting.
·   Introduction: Today I will be talking about our comfort zone.
·   Definition: ‘Physical ease or well-being.’ It’s an area where we feel comfortable and at ease. Going out of this area causes us to become uncomfortable. We resist any violation to our comfort. Personal preference.
·   Text: Genesis 12: 1 –9
·   First thing to notice is that God makes a promise. If God makes a promise, He will not go back on His word but faith is needed for God’s promise to be implemented. Abraham had to leave His comfort zone, take a risk and trust in the Lord. Not easy – we are not always prepared to follow God. For example, I didn’t want to come up here today but I’ve left my comfort zone. Without knowing where he was going, he packed up and obeyed God.
·   Sometimes you can’t understand God and why He has to change situations. For His purposes to be fulfilled, He has to move us away from certain places and people, as He did with Abraham: When I applied for my place at university, I wanted to live in but it didn’t work out; I lived at home but after two years, it has become apparent why this happened – if I lived at university my relationship with God would not have strengthened. Sometimes we must allow God to lead us to the blessing and come out of our comfort zone. If I had lived at university, I would not have got the blessings I have received. Often our comfort zone acts as the barrier to the blessing and to God’s purposes. I know that if I had lived in halls, this would have happened. 
·   Jesus once said: ‘I will make you fishers of men.’ I wonder how Peter, Andrew, James and John, left the livelihoods to follow Jesus. If you were faced with the same situation, could you give up everything? I think I would have problems – I would possibly question Jesus. The faith Peter, Andrew, James and John had, greatly blessed them. They had a wonderful ministry and many came to know Jesus through this ministry. This is the faith we must aspire to, because God will greatly bless our ministry here on earth, providing we act in accordance to His will, which subsequently means we need to move beyond our comfort zones.
·   Genesis 12 vs.1: In this verse the Lord is telling Abram to leave his people. Abram would have required immense faith to leave those people who have been a comfort to him. Sometimes we realise we need to change but we can’t, because we need to take our comfort with us. This is not always in line with God’s plan, because the people we rely on are not always good for us; they may inhibit a closer relationship with God. We must trust the Lord and faithfully adhere to His promises.
·   My biggest comfort zone is this church. I feel comfortable to allow myself to worship and allow my light, my fire for Jesus, to be exposed in church; yet, when I am with non-believers, I lock my fire for Jesus and I enter into a comfort zone. Matthew 18 vs. 14. We need to ensure that we minister with these lost sheep and come out of our comfort zone. It’s time to stop worrying about what others say, because what they say is foolish and God will judge them. If we take a risk and minister, we can help save those who are lost. I like being among the fellowship here but I’m afraid to talk to prostitutes, drug addicts, murderers and anything associated with evil – Jesus spoke to the prostitutes and hardcore sinners. As Christians we should aim to be more like Jesus and be among these people.
·   Conclusion: Our time on earth is limited; there are many people on this earth who are need of Jesus. We need to step of our comfort zone and take risks. We shouldn’t serve the Lord behind closed doors but we must serve Him in the presence of all. If I was to always be in my comfort zone, I could never receive the true blessing that the Lord has to offer.
·   We do need to be discerning and act under the will of God and not act against Him. We need to trust, step out and believe that the Lord is control; He will guide us. Stop doubting, questioning but believe and follow.
Pray.

Hey Dreamweaver
You, as well as God, have helped me to clarify my understanding. I liked how you said ' they have turned the spot light on themselves.' I agree with this; the spotlight should be on God. Thankyou very much for your reply.

Gaurav