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How could this Cat prayer be changed to focus on God's glory?
"Oh Lord, I love this kind of praise music! This is so much better than the old hymns we used to sing... I can dance in the aisles to this! I think I'd like to play in a praise band or be one of the praise leaders here. My voice is pretty good and I can just see myself up there playing away on the drums! Lord, thanks for finally giving us some music for today's young people.
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Here's what we think:
Dog Prayer: Oh Lord, my heart can praise you so much more now... it's like my spirit has been set free to honor and glorify you for your majesty with this new music! Thank you for allowing my passion for you to demonstrate itself through this kind of worship. I long to be used by you in this way - to use the talents you've given me to help others experience this kind of freedom in exalting Your name!
Our Analysis
Neither prayer strongly asks God for anything, but the first one tends to mention very self-directed comments and pleasures from dancing in the aisle to being "up there". The first prayer thanks God for the music that appeals to themselves. The second prayer graciously accepts this new music - not for themselves, but for how it opens their heart for a renewing relationship with God... it's one that allows and draws their heart to worship... and it's willing to be used by God to help others experience the same thing.
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