Just as a pendulum swings from one side to the other, so in worship we swing from one extreme to the other. Last week we talked about the danger of being so emotion filled that really we set ourselves up as idols, the other direction we could swing is where we are totally emotionless and where our hearts are disconnected from God. Today we see that feelings are important for proper worship and talk about the dangers of a disengaged heart.

Just as a pendulum swings from one side to the other, so in worship we swing from one extreme to the other. Last week we talked about the danger of being so emotion filled that really we set ourselves up as idols, the other direction we could swing is...

Worship is not about our feelings. It is about God's glory.

Worship is not about our feelings. It is about God's glory.

God is our Fortress and in Him we should take refuge.

As our fortress:

1. God provides protection.

2. God provides strength.

Entering God's fortress:

1. Revel in His power.

2. Cease and desist.

God is our Fortress and in Him we should take refuge. As our fortress: 1. God provides protection. 2. God provides strength. Entering God's fortress: 1. Revel in His power. 2. Cease and desist.

"In the midst of pain, widen your perspective."

When in pain, our perspective is:

1. Limited by Pain (v1-12)

2. Changed by Worship (v13-17)

3. Widened by Truth (v18-28)

"In the midst of pain, widen your perspective." When in pain, our perspective is: 1. Limited by Pain (v1-12) 2. Changed by Worship (v13-17) 3. Widened by Truth (v18-28)

Through the highs and lows of life, God's love is ever present, ever persistent and ever loyal.

Why we should be thankful for God’s ever-present, ever-persistent, ever-loyal love?

1. When we are lost, God’s love brings us home. (v4-9)

2. When we are slaves, God’s love sets us free. (v10-16)

3. When we are broken, God’s love makes us whole. (v17-22)

4. When we are distressed, God’s love brings us peace. (v23-32)

Through the highs and lows of life, God's love is ever present, ever persistent and ever loyal. Why we should be thankful for God’s ever-present, ever-persistent, ever-loyal love? 1. When we are lost, God’s love brings us home. (v4-9) 2. When we...