Living up to the "Praise" in GuitarPraise

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:43 pm

I'm usually the one to be reminded that worship is for Him, not us. But despite my shortcomings, I'd like to propose the idea of having forum(s) dedicated to our relationship with Christ, or other fellowship-related topics. They could involve prayer requests, practicing the true idea of praise & worship, testimonies, etc.

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

This is merely a suggestion -- it would definitely help me and others grow in Christ and develop a faithful and humble mindset for Christ alone.

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. - Psalm 115:1

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:24 am

+1!

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was something i use to do with my freinds kinda write devos but we stop

Bedroom jammer Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 142 Location: TX

AznKenshin wrote:

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

While those separate forums would be good I think the answer to your question is this...

I come to this forum to learn about playing guitar, amp and pedal information, what are others doing, etc.

The worship aspect of it happens in my own personal time, corporately at church, etc.

Do you "worship" God when your at your 30 min guitar lesson with your instructor?

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:49 pm

RiveraRa wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

Do you "worship" God when your at your 30 min guitar lesson with your instructor?

Do you randomly "rock out" on Guitar when you're at your 30 min meeting with your head pastor?

Of course you worship God when you're in your lesson. That's our purpose in life. I'm not perfect, but it should happen EVERYTIME. Where in the Bible did the Lord say that he be praised only during your free time and in church?

How, then, did Daniel worship Christ when he was taken from his home and into the foreign land of Babylon?

What happened to "Jesus first"?

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:32 pm

RiveraRa wrote:

While those separate forums would be good I think the answer to your question is this...

I come to this forum to learn about playing guitar, amp and pedal information, what are others doing, etc.

The worship aspect of it happens in my own personal time, corporately at church, etc.

+1

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:26 pm

guys, remember to keep cool heads and your attitudes in check when rebuking/challenging one another. im not trying to attack or say that you all aren't doing so, but this is just a friendly reminder Smile

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:45 pm

Thanks for the reminder, matt. I'm not one to judge nor one to force what others believe. Though I pray that Christ will help me in developing a humble heart for worshiping Him alone. This was something I feel He has led me to share with you all.

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:25 am

AznKenshin wrote:

RiveraRa wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

Do you "worship" God when your at your 30 min guitar lesson with your instructor?

Do you randomly "rock out" on Guitar when you're at your 30 min meeting with your head pastor?

Of course you worship God when you're in your lesson. That's our purpose in life. I'm not perfect, but it should happen EVERYTIME. Where in the Bible did the Lord say that he be praised only during your free time and in church?

How, then, did Daniel worship Christ when he was taken from his home and into the foreign land of Babylon?

What happened to "Jesus first"?

ahhh... saying this is like kinda you know being a smart alleck. showing sarcasm isn't really necessary. all this other stuff isn't either

i think we covered this already but we just never did anything about it

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:45 am

AznGuitarist wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

RiveraRa wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

Do you "worship" God when your at your 30 min guitar lesson with your instructor?

Do you randomly "rock out" on Guitar when you're at your 30 min meeting with your head pastor?

Of course you worship God when you're in your lesson. That's our purpose in life. I'm not perfect, but it should happen EVERYTIME. Where in the Bible did the Lord say that he be praised only during your free time and in church?

How, then, did Daniel worship Christ when he was taken from his home and into the foreign land of Babylon?

What happened to "Jesus first"?

ahhh... saying this is like kinda you know being a smart alleck. showing sarcasm isn't really necessary. all this other stuff isn't either

i think we covered this already but we just never did anything about it

It probably was a bit too much, but I didn't intend for the entire post to come off as sarcastic.

To keep it short: Worshiping Christ should not be restricted solely in your free time or in church.

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:07 am

AznKenshin wrote:

AznGuitarist wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

RiveraRa wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

Do you "worship" God when your at your 30 min guitar lesson with your instructor?

Do you randomly "rock out" on Guitar when you're at your 30 min meeting with your head pastor?

Of course you worship God when you're in your lesson. That's our purpose in life. I'm not perfect, but it should happen EVERYTIME. Where in the Bible did the Lord say that he be praised only during your free time and in church?

How, then, did Daniel worship Christ when he was taken from his home and into the foreign land of Babylon?

What happened to "Jesus first"?

ahhh... saying this is like kinda you know being a smart alleck. showing sarcasm isn't really necessary. all this other stuff isn't either

i think we covered this already but we just never did anything about it

It probably was a bit too much, but I didn't intend for the entire post to come off as sarcastic.

To keep it short: Worshiping Christ should not be restricted solely in your free time or in church.

well haha you know me. all i listen to is hillsong united or 94.3 K-LOVE!!!!

Giggin' Joined: 23 Jan 2009 Posts: 929 Location: Australia

Worship is a lifestyle and shouldn't be restricted to certain action thus our lifestyles should reflect this.

Bedroom jammer Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 142 Location: TX

AznKenshin wrote:

To keep it short: Worshiping Christ should not be restricted solely in your free time or in church.

I will be the very first person to agree with you! In everything we do, we need to do it for the glory of God.

I guess I am just coming from the standpoint that, that doesn't necessarily mean that every single post I ever type must contain the words Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, etc.

My example with the guitar lesson...
What I was trying to say is yes...I worship God during that guitar lesson. But I go to it for the sole purpose of learning guitar. My reason for learning guitar is to be able to play to God with excellence. During "practice" or lessons I mess up, I play slowly, I think a LOT more. My time and money sacrifice for the lesson alone is in fact worship.

If I showed up to that lesson every week and told my teacher, I feel like God wants me to just play <insert popular praise song> for 30 min then I am wasting my guitar teachers time. I could do that at home. The lesson is there to learn guitar. And yes, God can be praised during that time as well.

One more quick example. Say I work on a construction site. My purpose at work is to build. If I decide that all I will do is sing, witness to people, and read my bible during that time...I will get fired. But If I can give glory to God by doing excellent work, singing WHILE I work, talking to people about Jesus WHILE I work...well that I worship God as well. But my main purpose on the job site is to work.

What I am trying to say is Jesus ALWAYS comes first. But I come to places like this to learn and to pass my knowledge and experience onto others (which again, is a form of worship). Additional sub-forums would be great, but it still wouldnt be the reason I come to this site. If I need a prayer request or to talk theology with someone I will go seek out a friend, pastor, my wife, etc. Or I might even post here in the socialize section.
But my main reason for coming here is to learn guitar so I can praise Jesus with said instrument.

Other peoples reasons for coming to the site might be different and that's Ok. That is just my reason.

Sorry for the long post Embarassed

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:20 pm

AznKenshin wrote:

RiveraRa wrote:

AznKenshin wrote:

If our goal is to praise Christ through guitars, why isn't Christ more prominent in these forums?

Do you "worship" God when your at your 30 min guitar lesson with your instructor?

Do you randomly "rock out" on Guitar when you're at your 30 min meeting with your head pastor?

Of course you worship God when you're in your lesson. That's our purpose in life. I'm not perfect, but it should happen EVERYTIME. Where in the Bible did the Lord say that he be praised only during your free time and in church?

How, then, did Daniel worship Christ when he was taken from his home and into the foreign land of Babylon?

What happened to "Jesus first"?

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