[absolootezer0]

bad way. It's all about how "I feel" in churches now. Performances. Jesus-Is-My-Boyfriend songs. Making oneself FEEL GOOD. THis is not worship.

depending on where you're standing. from the pulpit, as part of the orchestra, there was nowhere else i felt such a closeness to God, than in truly entering into worship playing an instrument, and helping others to be led to that place. as far as how "i feel".. if you're there to feel close to God, than you're in the right place. if you just generally want to "feel good" about your life, go do some social work. does that make sense?

[Warren_Piece]

Exactly. I play in a praise band (not an orchestra - boy would that be cool), and what you said is true; nowhere else do I feel such a closeness to God as when I take the gifts he's given me, and lay them at his feet.

I'm still trying to figure out the "Jesus is my boyfriend" thing. Maybe "Draw Me Close", or maybe "I Can Only Imagine".

Can we not declare our love for our Lord ?

[bonfire]

yes!