Hi, I'm Keith.
I guess God has really given me a recent passion to praise Him especially through music. So, while testing this site out, I decided I'll just post and share how God is worthy of praise and song ... in spirit and in truth - even in our modern day!
smiiilez-deactivated20120722 asked: Haha, yeahhh its okaay. It's a pretty odd dream? :P Lol.
I’d have to definitely say your dream was … interesting. But with discernment, we can discover that God can also speak to us through our dreams, right? No matter how weird or frightening they may be. Pharaoh had some pretty weird dreams, as well.
Thanks for sharing. :D
Name: Heaven Song, Artist: Phil Wickham, Album: Heaven & Earth
Just the idea that I’ll one day be worshiping God in the unique manner that He gave me gives me the chills. Whatever talents He’s given us … God has a place for it in His kingdom. I personally know that “I can’t wait to join the angels and sing my heaven song.”
When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things. At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully as I am fully known.
-Paul of Tarsus (1 Corinth. 13: 11-12)
… How great will be the day when I am made mature and whole: when I can see Jesus’ face. When I can worship Him without distraction. When I can know Him fully. When I can love Him eternally …
How great will be the day!
“His Glory Appears.” Wow.
“His Eye Is on the Sparrow”
I was at UC Berkeley this past weekend. Here’s a gospel song that was sung at a talent show night, and it really inspires me and reminds me that Jesus does, in fact, watch over me.
A guy at my school said this … and it’s things like this that make me really see how professing Christians can actually learn from those who are unsure about their faith.
Let me start off with the fact that I don’t practice Lent. I do fast when I feel called to fast or when I have this intense urge to hear from God, but I do not do it out of the tradition of Lent. However, whether a self-proclaimed Christian observes Lent or not, a follower of Christ is called to a life of worship. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, worship is not just the music we hear at church; worship is a way of living - living in a way that pleases God.
In the Bible, worship is a form of sacrifice. Romans 12:1 tells us, “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.”
So, if we are fasting just to be proud of ourselves and boast, “Oh! I’m giving up a whole 40 days of Facebook!” Then, jeez Mister Moses, I think our mindset is somewhat warped. (Don’t get me wrong, I am guilty of having this boastful mindset.) But if we, as my friend’s quote implies, can understand and find the purpose to why we are giving up these things [to have a clearer connection with Christ] - then it becomes a true sacrifice.
Even King David wouldn’t take free oxen because he knew the meaning of true sacrifice and worship. “No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” (2 Samuel 24:24)
Anyways, I’m really glad I came across what this guy said. It meant a lot to me and woke me up. I’ll try to remember that a life of worship can be hard, but it’s all worth it if I am gonna spend an eternity with the One who receives all my offerings. Hopefully, this can be a lesson for other Christians as well.
