When Worship Becomes a Noise Pt 1 I recently attended a worship concert that left me unsettled. While the talent of the worship leaders was impressive, I found myself disturbed by the overwhelming loudness and prominent rhythms that overpowered the whole affair. I enjoy creative musical expression in worship, but this felt like a rock concert rather than an intimate communion with God. In my opinion, worship music should invite us into a reverent, focused connection with the divine. But increasingly, many worship services seem to prioritize high energy and constant musical climaxes over any sense of spiritual centeredness. Syncopated rhythms and loud instruments can work people into a frenzy, but is that the same as truly touching someone's soul? The Bible reminds us that God looks at the heart, not outward displays. As 1 Samuel 16:7 says, "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I worry that our modern worship services appeal more to ...