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Worship is service in that it is the obedient response to the revelation of the Lord God.  The Psalms are filled with commands for the righteous to enter his courts with singing, or to give praise to him, or to bring the thank offerings to his altar.  Worship is also service in that it will inspire spiritual growth and provide encouragement for faithfulness.

In addition to a church service and singing, other examples of worship are obeying, giving, celebrating, trusting, serving, thanking, listening, creating, confessing, praying, singing, and studying Scripture.  Worship looks different throughout the day and in different seasons of our lives.  There are seasons in my life when I pray more, but there are other seasons in my life where I meditate on God’s Word more.  I believe that if the position of my heart is one that adores God, seeks Him, and follows His ways, then worship is taking place. 

My life verse is Romans 12:1 which states,  “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” (New International Version (NIV)).  Paul says this in his letter to direct us toward the goal of showing that God demands our action as well as our believing and thinking.  Faith expresses itself in obedience.  I know God has me in a time and place right now to lead others in worship.  In these times of leading others I can say there are times when I truly worship, and there are some days when I go home wondering what just happened?  Did I worship?  Did others worship?  In these times, in my faith, I know that God moved and the Holy Spirit interceded. 

May the Holy Spirit intercede on your day!

joey witham