Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:16-17 ESV)
Often, when I am praying, a song comes to mind to sing to the Lord. As Paul instructs this church on their life together, I get the picture that worship involves teaching, singing, and offering prayers of thanksgiving to God - not as isolated tasks, but an integrated, flowing unity. As the prayer develops and responds to what God has revealed, there is then a dedication in prayer, and actual living, to carry out what God has instructed. The doing follows the worship of and conversation with God. Do all to the glory of God, but first, find out what you're supposed to be doing. After that, life is a musical...
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