tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294512992029030179.post6389854627067842255..comments2023-06-15T05:02:07.807-05:00Comments on Java Jesus: Experiential Worshipscotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06407035513346395310noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294512992029030179.post-27560643863977522892008-02-14T08:29:00.000-06:002008-02-14T08:29:00.000-06:00Interesting post -- that does sound like a great b...Interesting post -- that does sound like a great book. I don't have as huge of an investment in (and passion for) "worship leading" as you do, but I do see the same issues as are presented here. I'm eager to see how things might change in the future.<BR/><BR/>Although... Regarding the lack of "changed lives" during worship: When I am *participating* in worship (rather than "leading," up on stage), I am becoming aware that it can be counterproductive for me to focus too much on those around me rather than focusing on Jesus and myself. Granted, worship can be a wonderful communal experience, and I greatly enjoy worshiping with other people that have a passion for it. But when I'm with people that DON'T have that passion? That shouldn't stop me from worshiping.<BR/><BR/>It might be disheartening to see people that aren't fully engaged, but if I'm focusing on that, I'm disengaging MYSELF. And I'm taking my eyes off what should be the focus of worship anyways.<BR/><BR/>I only mention it because it can be a problem for me, and I have no doubt it can be a problem for others as well.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407035513346395310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4294512992029030179.post-5146944401390771892008-02-12T21:07:00.000-06:002008-02-12T21:07:00.000-06:00Void, thanks for a great post! I'll need to chew t...Void, thanks for a great post! I'll need to chew this over a bit.Joe Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385756442506439825noreply@blogger.com