Going to church is kind of like CPR—if it works there’s no wrong way to do it. However, there are methods which, if followed, will increase the effectiveness of CPR. Those who save the most lives with CPR follow a certain procedure. It’s the same with going to church—those who benefit the most and who have the most influence in the lives of others on Sunday morning approach the event with a great deal of intentionality and purpose.
Here are a few tips to maximize your Sunday morning worship with the body of Christ:
1. Church starts Saturday night—when you’re asleep. If you’re still going strong after midnight chances are your time with the church won’t be what it could be if you get a good night’s sleep. Go to bed!!!
2. Simple math saves day! If church starts at 10:45, what time will Johnny have to wake up, shower, eat breakfast, get dressed, get the kids ready, get everyone in the car, make the drive, check the kids into children’s ministry, and ride the shuttle to the club to be there 5 minutes early? This is not a difficult problem—a few simple calculations can change your life.
3. Remember—it’s not about you. The beautiful paradox is that when we make churchnot about us, we receive a greater blessing. But if we enter into worship with a consumer mentality, and concerned that we get our needs met, we’re missing something. Often on Sunday morning I see my friend, Richard, just standing in the gym looking around. I know what he’s up to. He’s talking to God, asking who it is he needs to connect with, to pray for, to encourage. Richard enters worship with a heart to serve, not to be served. Let’s all do that!
4. Fully engage, and allow others to do the same. When you walk through the doors, let your thoughts fly to the throne of Christ. If someone is on the stage, focus and allow yourself to be led by them in worship.
We have precious little time together on Sunday mornings. Let’s make every minute count.
Brian
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