Have you ever had a "mountaintop" experience? We use that term to describe various circumstances - a brilliant sunrise, a special time shared with friends or loved ones, a quiet moment of deep reflection. Such events are meaningful and important, but they are human experiences and have their place in the realm of the ordinary.

There are also glorious worship experiences, when we feel on top of the world. Momentous mountaintop experiences are exhilarating, causing us to want to preserve them indefinitely. We long to sustain spiritual and emotional moments and highs. High places are traditionally believed to be closer to heaven, therefore closer to God. The majesty of a mountain itself is a powerful presence. Mountains are a symbol of eternal endurance and stability, portraying the creator'…