"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thristeth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name." (Psalm 63:1-4, KJV)
We've been live-streaming our worship service for the past few Sundays. Here are some ways to be fully engaged when joining our online service:
Get out of bed and get dressed. It will put you in the right mindset for worship.
Go through your normal Sunday routine minus the "hurry up, we're late" part. Set your heart and mind on your Heavenly Father.
Gather together as a family. No multitasking; worship is a family activity.
Stream to your largest screen if possible. It will feel like you are really "there."
Sing along loud with passion. The walls of Jericho fell with a shout. It may feel weird, but it also feels weird to the people leading worship in an empty room.
Preach with the Preacher. Say "amen," clap, shout and take notes; have a time of prayer at the end; make your home a sanctuary.
That last part is really what makes you get engaged with the preaching of the Word. If the Spirit of God speaks to you, share it to our online audience. Encourage others. Your comments will reverberate long after the service is over as people replay our worship service. You'll be glad you did!
