It's just like when I went to that church I didn't feel any excitement from God's power
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It feels like my church doesn't worship Jesus right?
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Jo555
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Aww. Keep it in prayer if you decide to stay. And try not to allow any seed of bitterness find its way in your heart.
Grievances can be an incredible opportunity to commune with the Lord and grow in an intimate relationship with Him. And, it can often lead to Him birthing something wonderful through us by his Spirit, like a greater revelation of his love and word, or a personal ministry He may lay in our hearts.
Too many times I've seen that process aborted through bitterness, etc. it can get ugly. You want to guard against a root of bitterness.
Were you looking to share issues you are coming across in the church to help with clarity?
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PloverWing
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There could be many issues here -- some are simple human issues, like whether you got enough sleep the night before, while others are more substantial issues. Note that emotions are unpredictable; some days I'm "up" and some days I'm "down", and it's just because I'm a human being.
What is your usual experience when you go to this church? When you go to other churches? Was today different from the usual in some way? Is there anything going on in your life that might have distracted you from focusing on your worship? What things help you concentrate on God, and on making a worthy offering to God during worship?
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I'm not sure I worship Jesus right but I don't go to church for feelings but for the preaching even though sometimes I'm moved by the music.
Maybe it's time to move on.
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Richard T
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I have been in some churches too where the worship is not really centered on Jesus. It can be mere entertainment or some other motives can be off. If it happens only one service just keep it to yourself. If you really feel there is a problem, then see what God would have you do. I find too that when I am uncomfortable, it can be a sign to look elsewhere. This does not always mean there is anything wrong, it may just mean that God has a different place and purpose for you. Anyway, I pray you can find your way and that you have discernment and wisdom from God in such matters. It is great that you are listening and recognize changes.
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I would say that these are two different issues
i) When you say that you feel that your church doesn't worship Jesus right, do you mean that you don't think they worship him in the right/correct way? If so, what do they do that is wrong? Do they not acknowledge that he is God and was God in the flesh? Do they doubt the resurrection? Do they think he was only a man or not pray in his name? If the church leadership are denying Jesus or failing to preach the Good News, that is serious.
ii) You said that you didn't feel any excitement from God's power; do you have the gift or discernment? Has this happened before? Are you hearing false teaching and it makes you uncomfortable/angry/sick?
If not, I would be wary about using your feelings as an indicator - and I'm saying that as someone who, for years, used my feelings to determine whether God loved me.
Feelings and emotions change a great deal. A feeling of excitement could be joy/awe because you have been singing your favourite hymn. A feeling of disappointment could be because the sermon was too long and/or irrelevant. Or you might be going through a bad time, or have heard some disappointing news.
Have you talked to anyone else in the church to see if they have the same sense of uneasiness? Have you told your Minister this and asked them if anything has changed in the worship?
If you have, if it's been going on for a while, others are noticing the same thing and you feel unhappy about the church, their doctrine or teaching, it may be time to move to another church.
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I think it is a legitimate reason to change churches when a church worships in a way different than what a person prefers. That doesn't necessarily make it right or wrong. I left a long-time church where its altar gave way to the drum kit, the hymnal to the projection screen, and liturgy to the next special number. Was it all legitimate worship? Yes. Was, it what I preferred? No. Did I feel guilty for leaving friends and a a place I had loved for so many years? Yes. Do I feel my worship is enriched now for having made a different choice? Yes. Do I regret it? No.
Think over what will best nurture your faith.
Think over what will best nurture your faith.
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I would echo others who have pointed out that good, right worship is not (and has nothing to do) with how we feel, subjectively, on any given day or moment.
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Isabelle30900
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I agree with your statement. You need to go a few times to a church before “feeling” anything. I m just back from Asia! Do you like it? Are you enjoying ? Where are you exactly?
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Richard T
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It is challenging at times but I have adjusted some. It definitely is worthwhile. The churches have some very loving people and the acceptance of Westerners is great. I'll send more info via message.
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Longing to kneel
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Feelings are deceptive trust me. It is not about how you "feel" it's about whether you're being taught properly in a good Bible teaching and preaching soul winning church.
I struggled with "feelings" my whole life and for many years I allowed the torment of them to guide my steps rather than the Lord and it led into a place of addiction and misery.
Do not give the devil place to manipulate your feelings and cause you to leave church where your true family is and where your teaching is.
feelings change constantly but God's truth does not and that's what you must seriously learn to practice. In order for muscles to get strong you must work them out. Things take time with God as He grows you into a place where you rely on His word entirely but of course you are in the fallen flesh and will struggle with this battle.
Rejoice because this is all part of the Good Fight.
If you need help a good resource is gotquestions.org to help you get answers.
Be strong and do not allow feelings to dictate.
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There is worship that is all the time and not just scheduled on Sunday and maybe Wednesday.
We can give Him our attention, in order to submit to what He does with us at any moment. Worship includes giving our attention to Jesus. But ones can be attentive to music and other things . . . maybe making gestures we have been taught how to make.
So, are *you* worshiping the way we need to?
We can give Him our attention, in order to submit to what He does with us at any moment. Worship includes giving our attention to Jesus. But ones can be attentive to music and other things . . . maybe making gestures we have been taught how to make.
So, are *you* worshiping the way we need to?
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Isabelle30900
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What is “worshipping the way we need to? “ for me you can worship whenever, wherever, however you feel like it. The most important is you heart and your spirit. being in spirit and in truth !
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Isabelle30900
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I was told I need to have 20 posts before sending private messages. I visited Vietnam 6 years ago and now I was in Cambodia and thailand.
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