You went through an entire song service without even thinking about what you were singing?

You bowed your head and closed your eyes during the prayer but you really didn't become involved in it?

You were more interested in when the preacher could finish the sermon than in what he was saying during the sermon?

You allowed some minor noise near you to completely upset you so that you could not really worship?

Why do these things happen? And what can we do?
• Don't come to the services expecting to be entertained; this is not it's purpose.
• Be a participant rather than just a spectator.
• Prepare yourself mentally when coming to worship. Think about the what and why concerning worship.
• Resolve that you are going to worship no matter what others do. There are many events and functions we attend where there are many distractions, but we accept them. We do not condone noise in worship, but let us determine that it will not keep us from worshipping.
• Don't think that the services have to be conducted differently to be meaningful.
• Examine your motives for worshipping often. Habit may become the motive
• Bring your Bible and run references during the sermon.
• Take notes during the sermon -- the time will pass faster and you will retain more of the lesson.
• Come with a positive attitude. It is a privilege to worship in spirit and truth!
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