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- 0:05Pastor Robert Young: Welcome to this week's meditation on true worship.
- 0:08Pastor Robert Young: Our main scripture is coming from the book of John, chapter 4, verse 23 through 24.
- 0:16Pastor Robert Young: But first let's enter into worship by focusing on Psalms, chapter 100, verse 4, where it tells us to enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise, give thanks to him and praise his name.
- 0:37Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to lift up your voice in praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, who is worthy of all honor and glory.
- 0:54Pastor Robert Young: Before we start to reflect on the scriptures, let's get a bit more centered, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, as you invite the presence of God to fill you.
- 1:07Pastor Robert Young: Now take a few deep breaths in for a count of seven.
- 1:13Pastor Robert Young: Hold the breath for a count of five and slowly exhale for a count of seven.
- 1:19Pastor Robert Young: Repeat the exercise.
- 1:37Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin our muscle relaxation exercise by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle.
- 1:47Pastor Robert Young: Remember, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation.
- 1:52Pastor Robert Young: Begin with the calves, lightly tense the calf muscles for a count of three, now release.
- 2:01Pastor Robert Young: Moving upward to the hamstring, quads and glutes, lightly tense for three seconds, now release.
- 2:11Pastor Robert Young: Moving to the chest and back area, lightly tense for three seconds and release.
- 2:20Pastor Robert Young: Finally, moving to the arms and shoulders, lightly tense these groups for three seconds and release.
- 2:39Pastor Robert Young: As we begin our meditation and reflection on what is true worship of God beyond emotions, let's reflect on the words of Jesus in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 23 through 24, that says, "Yet a time is coming and has now come.
- 2:59Pastor Robert Young: Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kinds of worshipers the Father seeks.
- 3:16Pastor Robert Young: God is Spirit and His worshipers to worship God in spirit and in truth.
- 3:32Pastor Robert Young: True worship of God goes beyond fleeting emotions and superficial displays.
- 3:37Pastor Robert Young: It is a deep connection of the heart and soul, rooted in a genuine love and reverence for our Creator.
- 3:46Pastor Robert Young: Yes, your God-given emotions are a part of true worship, but remember, we are called to go beyond emotions and enter the
- 3:58Pastor Robert Young: Spirit
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- 4:00Pastor Robert Young: Take a moment to examine your own worship habits and attitudes.
- 4:04Pastor Robert Young: Are you simply going through the emotions or are you truly seeking to honor God with your whole being?
- 4:13Pastor Robert Young: Are you allowing your emotions to guide your worship or are you seeking a deeper, more authentic
- 4:21Pastor Robert Young: connection with God?
- 4:23Pastor Robert Young: As you continue to meditate on these questions, remember the words of Psalms, chapter 95, verse 6 through Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord, our maker, for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.
- 4:51Pastor Robert Young: Let these words inspire you to approach God with humility and reverence, acknowledging him as the sovereign Lord of your life.
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- 5:11Pastor Robert Young: Now, as you sit in the presence of God, focus on your breath and allow yourself to let go of any distractions.
- 5:20Pastor Robert Young: As you breathe in, imagine yourself breathing in the presence of God as you breathe out, imagine any feelings of anxiety or doubt being released In this stillness.
- 5:38Pastor Robert Young: Let your heart and mind be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
- 5:43Pastor Robert Young: Be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
- 5:45Pastor Robert Young: Allow him to guide you in your worship, helping you to connect with God on a deeper level.
- 5:54Pastor Robert Young: Let go of any preconceived notions or expectations and allow yourself to be fully present in this sacred moment.
- 6:03Pastor Robert Young: As you begin to feel a sense of peace and connection with God, offer up your worship to Him in spirit and in truth.
- 6:14Pastor Robert Young: Let your worship be a reflection of your love and devotion to Him, free from the constraints of emotions and external pressures.
- 6:26Pastor Robert Young: Repeat this affirmation for the next seven days.
- 6:35Pastor Robert Young: I will worship the Lord in spirit and in truth because he deserves it.
- 6:42Pastor Robert Young: Because he deserves it Again, I will worship the Lord in spirit and in truth because he deserves it.
- 6:51Pastor Robert Young: Take the next 60 seconds to bask in the presence of God, allowing his love and light to fill your heart and soul.
- 7:08Pastor Robert Young: When you're ready, slowly open your eyes and carry this sense of true worship with you throughout your day.
- 7:17Pastor Robert Young: And may your worship be pleasing to God, rooted in the spirit and in truth, and may it draw you closer to him in a deeper, more meaningful way.
- 7:30Pastor Robert Young: Amen, thank you.