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For me, and for many others my age, music reaches and prepares the soul for worship. For us, seeker-centered churches and worship teams remove the focus of worship from where it should properly be located, which is on Jesus Christ.

As a former worship leader in CC I can assure you our intent was to bring the people into communion with Christ, w/o being the focus of attention. We always had those who complained the drums were too loud or the guitars distracting. We also had those who entered into that special place and had no idea what songs were played. There are still congregations where the “old rugged cross” is played on a piano. If this is what people want, fine. I just find it offensive that you feel contemporary music has “wrecked” worship. I don’t know how old you are, but I’m 62 and I enjoy contemporary worship and my uninspired NIV bible.. 8-)

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I'm in my late forties. This is the kind of song that bothers me.

DESERT SONG (HILLSONG)
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is a God who provides

Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow

Let's count. I count 24 personal pronouns in this song, as compared to eight mentions of God. It's more than fair to ask who this song is for, who it's about, and who it really serves. This song is about the seeker, not the Savior, and it's far from the only one in the book.

You're offended? Sorry, but I can't help that. And I won't apologize for it. Contemporary music hasn't completely wrecked all worship. But it's certainly ruined mine, as I'm not willing to move my family away from longtime friends we've made in our church.

But that's okay. You win. I lose. And for traditionalists like me, heartfelt worship loses too.