This Is My Desire - To Pour Out My Love On You. Intentionally Seeking the Lost.

Living a life of worship means being poured out, not because God calls us to, but because Jesus poured out His Love for us!  Yes!  Think of the worship of Jesus on the Cross.  Bloody, naked, bruised, pierced and in worship crying out for the lost.  Using His last breath not to condemn but to encourage and to ask His Father to forgive -" for they know not what they are doing."  God's only desire is for the lost.

Those of us who claim a life of worship should be mindful that we are called to do the same as Christ while we still have breath in this life.  We are called to care for the lost.  "But there are so many people and it is overwhelming to think about how to share the message with so many!"  Mother Teresa had an answer for that.  She said not to worry about numbers, but to encourage the one that is nearest to you.

Who is nearest to you dear hearts?  You desire to proclaim the good news of Christ?  Wonderful!  Carve your set lists.  Pray about your pastor's text. Use a process to select music that will lift and inspire your congregation.  Just remember that at the heart of all works is one thing - to be poured out love on the lost.

If all we do as women of worship is motivated by seeking the lost - how will that change the way we select music?  How will that change the elements that we put into a Sunday morning service?  How will that change the choir special?

Music, Scripture, Prayer, the Word and Testimony.  Set your table on Sunday morning with intention.

Why are people lost?  What are they looking for?  What do they seek?  Where do they hurt?  What are their needs?

They say that people don't care what you know until they know that you care.  Think about Jesus.  How did Jesus care for the lost?  Make a list.  Do your homework.  Why did people listen to Jesus?
Why would people listen to you?

I was asked this weekend what my favorite song is.  People ask that and I guess I am strange because I don't have favorites.  Right now I am listening to Misty Edwards and her song from a couple of years ago
"I Pour My Love"                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgQ_TqugyZI

Here are the Lyrics:

I don't know how to say exactly how I feel
And I can't begin to tell You what Your love has meant
I'm lost for words
Is there a way to show the passion in my heart
Can I express how truly great I think You are
You're my dearest friend

Lord this is my desire to pour my love on You

[CHORUS:]
Like oil upon Your feet
Like wine for You to drink
Life water from my heart
I pour my love on You
If praise is like perfume
I lavish mine on You
Till every drop is gone
I pour my love on You

Is there a way to show the passion in my heart
Can I express how truly great I think You are,
My dearest friend

Lord this is my desire to pour my love on You

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Hope this is inspiring in some way to you worship leaders this morning - and most importantly that it causes you to think intentionally about what you do, what you pray for, and your will.

Last question:  Who is lost and seeking in your life right now? Who is hurt and broken? Start with that person.