Hey Church!

Today’s prepare-for-worship encouragement is simply a challenge to step out of your comfort zone this Sunday. You may not normally feel inclined to clap or raise your hands, or to sing loudly, or to move your body to the music, but will you give those things a try this weekend? You may find that it helps your worship and others’. 

Sometimes our posture in worship flows naturally from what we feel inside. For example, if we feel a profound humility in the presence of God, we may choose to get down on our knees. But there are other times when our posture moves first and then our hearts follow: I kneel and then I feel profound humility. Or, I raise my hands and then I feel surrendered in spirit.

If you worry about what others in the room will think of you, don’t! Chances are there are others who feel similarly restrained and only need to see you be free. The way you express your worship matters to everyone in the room–even the worship team on stage. 

So come to church ready to give God your loudest and most demonstrative praise!