The Life Of A Worship LeaderSýnishorn

Copied Worship

Do we worship or copy worship? Should we compare the way we worship to the way others may worship? I used to think we had to show God our love in the way we see others give praise, especially when it comes to the worship service. Learning how to worship by example is one thing; comparing yourself to others is another.

You may have heard these statements in the church: “Man, he’s anointed in his worship.” “I wish I could praise like that.” “She’s got that special connection with God in worship. He really hears her prayers.”

Okay. This is bogus.

True, some may have a deeper worship experience compared to others, but this is not to say that God compares our worship to another.

It’s not wrong to take note or to learn (as a new/growing Christian) through example how to worship. It’s just not healthy for anyone to compare themselves and feel like they are less worthy to enter into God’s presence by the account of others.

Besides, when you try to worship like someone else, you’re not being the real you in response to God. The same goes for leading worship. It has to come from you.

As Paul was considering his preaching to the Gentiles, he said: “And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me.” – Galatians 2:6

The fact is God made you unique. Just as your voice speaks and sings differently than someone else, so is your praise to God. He hears and loves all the praises of His children. He made us distinct and unlike each other, so that He may enjoy the variety of praise we offer.

God is more interested in our fellowship with Him than our thoughts and comparisons to someone else.

Worship does not copy or compare.
 Worship is as unique as the worshiper.
 Together, we worship with the God who created us as individuals.