One of the things I discovered in college and seminary is the beauty of liturgy in Christian worship services. If like me, you count yourself among the Baptist family of faith, you may say, we don't have liturgy. That's the stuff those high church people like Episcopalians and Methodists do. Liturgy in one sense means the work of God's people in worship. In this sense, all churches, even free church traditions like Baptists and non-denominational churches have a set liturgy, even if they don't always recognize this fact. Having an order, an expectation of what comes next in worship is helpful for God's people to tune their hearts to sing His praise. Two days ago, Christians observed Ash Wednesday. In our congregation, we held a simple service with singing, prayers, scripture reading, and the imposition of ashes as a way to prepare our hearts for the season of Lent. There is something refreshing for the people of God, when worship is simple yet intentional to direct our hearts to the Lord and to musicians, people, or preachers. Whatever your church's liturgy, may you find space in the next few weeks to be attentive to the work of the Holy Spirit in your life, calling you to repentance and renewal through the atoning death of Jesus.
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