Thanks for sharing these thoughts, Caleb. I agree–kneeling to pray is such a beautiful act of submission and humility and of worship. When I was younger, the preacher at my local church would always kneel when he would pray. He was a very tall man, so it made a deep impression on me. It’s a practice I should do more often myself, even if only in my bedroom.

Exactly, Mary. I’m glad we’re still able to grow as we get older. And that includes growing in the depth of our worship as well as how we worship. I wonder what’s next?

Would love to worship side by side with you, Janis, “carried away to the feet of Jesus”. It’s the best place we can ever end up!

I understand that agonizing choice. We made a similar one last year, and although the worship style wasn’t necessarily a primary factor in our decision, we most definitely have thoroughly enjoyed that change. Incredibly so.

I am with you about music: there is something unique in its ability to touch places in us that other things can’t always reach. It is definitely a gift from God.

And laughter? Oh yes. Overflowing with joy can definitely be a form of worship as well. Thanks for mentioning that, Mel.

Yes, it is always special when the Spirit is so obvious. And thankfully that can happen in a variety of ways! We’re blessed that he doesn’t confine himself to one particular venue or style. That way we can all experience him in our own ways, regardless of and through our individual traditions.