As we continue to grow as Ministers of Music, we have a duty and a divine assignment to help the body of christ grow musicially and spiritually. It is by our understanding of what our job duty encompasses we must realize and understand the need and Importance of Praise and Worship.
Below is an example of a workshop taught to my Praise and Worship Team
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAISE
Spiritual Development for Wright AME Praise Team Series
Key Elements of Why Praise Is Important
Praise Signifies
Relationship with God
Brings wall/giants down
Renew Gods Favor in our lives
Is warfare against the enemy/ Outward Emotion that shows your gratitude and thanks that God has done something for you and you just want to show him thanks
Vital for spiritual health
Importance of Praise during Worship Service
Sets the atmosphere for God to move
Releases the Glory of God
Puts the people of God on one accord
Makes the enemy flee
Helps the enemy flee
Helps the people of God to focus on God solely
Is a sacrifice unto God
Sets the tone for healing and deliverance
How We Praise?
Singing/Dancing/Leaping/Bowing/Clapping/Playing Instruments
Recounting what God has done in your life
With Sincerity and pure motives
Blessings are released
Victory is made manifest
Our inner (spirit) man is refreshed
The atmosphere is ready for miracles
Christ is revealed
The Shekinah Glory or God fills the template (earthly or freshly)
The spirit of heaviness ins lifted