Perspectives on Worship
Paul’s letter so far has dealt with
problems of a personal nature.
But now he addresses public
issues in the Corinthian church:
the veiling of women, the importance
of the Lord’s Supper, and the use
of spiritual gifts. Worship must be
characterised by propriety and
orderliness. Spiritual gifts must be
exercised in love, for the edifying
of the whole body of Christ. Only
then is the church of God properly
worshiping the God of the church.
Lord, we thank You for inspiring
Paul who gives us the Christian
approach to problem-solving:
analysing the problem thoroughly
to uncover the underlying issue;
and then highlighting the Biblical
value that will guide our actions.
Thanks Lord for giving spiritual
gifts to build up the church.
Help us Seek Spiritual Gifts,
Help us Choose to Love and
Help us Use Spiritual Gifts. Amen.
Lord, we will Seek Spiritual Gifts:
There are different kinds of gifts,
but the same Spirit distributes
them. There are different kinds
of service but the same Lord…
Now to each one of the
manifestation of the Spirit
is given for the common good.
To one is given the word of wisdom
through the Spirit, to another faith
by the same Spirit, to another
gifts of healings (1 Cor 12:4-9).
Lord, Your Word says that You give
Your people special gifts that they
can use to build Your kingdom.
Thank You for the different kinds
of gifts that the Spirit has given me.
Give me wisdom & discernment
as well as opportunities to use
them so as to help accomplish
Your will on earth. Amen.
Lord, we’ll Choose Way of Love:
Love is patient and kind…
It does not demand its own way.
It is not irritable, and it keeps
no record of being wronged…
Love never gives up, never loses
faith, is always hopeful & endures
through every circumstance.
Love never fails (1Cor13:4-8).
Lord, thank You for loving me,
being with me and for me. And
I choose to show my love for You
by being trusting & hopeful; and
persevering in whatever I face.
Lord, help me to love others,
when it is difficult to do so.
Enable me to express Your self-
giving love to those You have
put in my world. Help me to be
other-centred. And show me
ways to love unreservedly. Amen.
Lord, we will Use Spiritual Gifts:
Pursue love and desire spiritual
gifts, especially that you may
prophesy… One who prophesies
is helping others grow in the Lord,
encouraging and comforting them..
Since you are so eager to have
spiritual gifts, ask God for those
that will be of real help to the
whole church (1 Cor 14:1-3 & 12).
Lord, I ask You to give me
the spiritual gifts that You know
will be of real help to the church
and will fulfil Your purpose and
destiny for my life. Thank You
for creating me with particular
interests and talents. Help me
to see opportunities to use them
to serve others & glorify You. Amen