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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
I do understand what you're saying.  I think it takes some spiritual maturity to respond just as well to what a soft-spoken missionary or elder minister will say just as well as someone who speaks loudly, charismatically and really grabs your attention. (As opposed to paying attention)
That's largely cultural, too, don't you think? We are media-trained to respond to what is loud, bright, colorful, exciting and *gasp* entertaining! Furthermore, the church culture has (IMO) squelched spontaneous worship in exchange for dictated worship, so even in a highly charged, liberated atmosphere, folks are still trying to do what they are "supposed" to do. I have seen people stop worshiping when the music stopped--not because they wanted to, but because they didn't want to be disruptive or be out of order.
This brings up something else interesting that I just thought of...does it ever seem like music is a "cover" for worship? It seems that sometimes people are too embarrassed to really call out to God and really express themselves, unless there is music or singing loudly assisting them or playing over them so they are sort of unnoticed....hmmmm. Perhaps we have made folks feel so self-conscious about expression and worship that they only time they feel comfortable doing it is when the music is up.
btw, I was at that BOTT. I remember BC doing that! |
Cool, so you know my story is true! lol
I think it's a shame that we follow the bright lights, so to speak. God is so beautiful in the quiet moments. When you look back at various services you will note the largest and deepest moves of God were during the quiet times, when we allowed Him to flow in and we took our time to embrace Him.
That is a leadership issue, though. However you are trained it will continue to filter down the pike.
Yes, I do think music is sometimes a cover. People are embarrassed to express themselves because they are largely unsure of how they can actually respond or will they be accepted, is the moment right, is it just me, what do I do, should I respond now......?
My husband often says he would rather someone do something wrong then to make people feel afraid to respond at all. You can train someone who may have gotten a bit out of order, but if you put fear in people, it can take years to recover if they ever do.
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