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As Christians, worship is a key part of displaying our gratitude and thankfulness to God. The term \u201cworship\u201d may bring up a specific image. For some, they may think of a group of songs sung on a Sunday morning. Others may think of a hobby that they take time each day or week to dedicate to the Lord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The things we spend our time on show our heart\u2019s intentions. If we spend time honoring God, then it is clear that we are having an intentional relationship with Him. I want to inspire you to reflect on the ways you worship and how you can cultivate a personal worship habit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirement of Worship<\/span><\/h2>\n When looking into worship in scripture, we see several examples that we can analyze. In the Psalms, we hear David speak about using our voices to worship. In Job, we see Job drop to His knees in worship.<\/span><\/p>\n One specific example that shows God\u2019s requirement of worship is Exodus 25-26 and the building of the Tabernacle. God told Moses a list of things that were required of Israelites to honor Him. This included the Ark, the Table, Lampstand, Tabernacle, and the surrounding area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n God\u2019s list was detailed\u2013 down to the type of wood that would be used as the handles to carry the Ark or even the type of metal to be used to hang the curtain. He did not leave room for error from the Israelites and expected obedience due to His clear instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n The Tabernacle was designed as a place for God\u2019s presence to dwell among the Israelites. This sacred space symbolized God\u2019s willingness to dwell among His people and engage in a close relationship with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By constructing the Tabernacle according to God\u2019s instructions, the Israelites were creating a physical space that facilitated their communion with God. The act of building and maintaining this space encouraged a habit of seeking God\u2019s presence, which is a central aspect of personal worship.<\/span><\/p>\n Because the Israelites were obedient to God, they were able to participate in a closer relationship with Him due to their acts of worship being held there. By following God\u2019s requirements, the Israelites were able to honor God with their service. The things God asked them to create required sacrifice and hard work. Their hard work would pay off because of God\u2019s promise to be their God as long as they worshipped Him.<\/span><\/p>\n Ultimately, it\u2019s clear that God requires us to worship Him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Worship in the Everyday<\/span><\/h1>\n Worship is an attitude: the purpose is to bow down and show reverence or adoration to our God. Therefore, worship does not just mean singing on a Sunday morning, but finding ways to honor God throughout our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n God wants our worship time to be an attitude that we can turn into a habit. By creating a habit of Worship, we will find ourselves turning to Him more frequently or easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, how do we find ways to worship God daily? Weekly? Maybe a daily worship and praise setlist playing while you\u2019re in the shower isn\u2019t feasible\u2013 or appealing. There are so many ways that we can honor our God.<\/span><\/p>\n Ways we see God worshipped in scripture:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \nDancing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nPraising\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nSinging\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nHonoring (Him or others)<\/span><\/li>\nPraying\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nGiving (time or physically)<\/span><\/li>\nServing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n Sacrificing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This list may be difficult to draw specific ideas from, so I have listed a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Music<\/span><\/h2>\n Probably the one that comes to mind the quickest is the songs we listen to. I mentioned a Worship and Praise playlist\u2013 if you do not have one I highly recommend creating one. Then, choose to play this in the car on your way to work for half your commute.<\/span><\/p>\n During this, dedicate the time on your drive (or coffee, or quick run) to focus on what Jesus has done for you and ask how you can honor God today. Not sure where to start with creating this playlist? Reach out to the local Worship Director or Pastor in your church and ask for a list of songs that have been played in the last month at church.<\/span><\/p>\n If you feel uncomfortable with that, here are some Spotify playlists I recommend. My personal favorite is Ultimate Christian Alternative!<\/span><\/p>\n Songs of Glory<\/a><\/p>\n Signs & Wonders<\/a><\/p>\n Worship Wednesdays<\/a><\/p>\n Ultimate Christian Alternative<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Talents<\/span><\/h2>\n****** ** In addition to music as a way to worship, I encourage you to reflect on the talents that God has given you. Are you talented in art? Pick an amount of time for each day or week to dedicate your art to the Lord. Give Him your best efforts\u2013 create something that will take time and hard work to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n ** Gifted in crocheting or quilting? Make extra items and donate them to your local homeless shelter or school. Pray over each item and the owner that it is going to, that they will know they are cared for.<\/span><\/p>\n ** As a middle school teacher, I use my talents with students on my Wednesday Nights serving with my Youth Group. I am able to worship and display worship to 6th-8th grade students. It\u2019s here that I find myself growing and honoring God with the gifts he has given me.<\/p>\n ** Relationships<\/span><\/h2>\n ** Honoring God and worshipping Him in our earthly relationships may not be something you have considered. However, Jesus has reminded us that we should \u201cas you wish that others would do to you, do so to them\u201d (Luke 6:31 ESV).<\/span><\/p>\n ** Giving others the grace and mercy that they, and we, don\u2019t deserve is an incredibly overlooked way to honor God. In this world, it can be incredibly hard to be respectful to others when our culture tells us to retaliate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ** For example, doing unto my husband what I would like to be done to me can look like this:<\/p>\n ** \nHaving patience on long days<\/li>\nDoing the dishes when it\u2019s his turn but he\u2019s had a bad day<\/li>\nBudgeting our incomes together so we can honor God with what he has given us<\/li>\nServing together in our community<\/li>\nShowing others what a loving and affectionate relationship can look like<\/li>\nIncluding each other on all decisions<\/li>\nPrioritizing each other first<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** Daily Tasks<\/span><\/h2>\n ** I know that the ways I can worship God in my home feel tedious. After all, I will always prefer listening to music or painting with my watercolors over doing my dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n ** However, the reality is that Worship is not meant to always be easy. Building the Tabernacle was not easy. Abraham trusting God as he laid his only son down on the sacrificial altar was not easy. Worship is the act of bowing down\u2013 and this includes our preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ** If God asks me to worship him by scrubbing toilets, no act of worship should be too low for me.<\/span><\/p>\n ** Let the Past Inspire You<\/span><\/h1>\n ** Finally, as we reflect on the many ways in which worship can be expressed, we realize that it extends far beyond the structure of a Sunday service or a scheduled routine. Our relationship with God is cultivated through acts of worship that resonate with our individual talents, passions, and daily activities. I encourage you to spend time reflecting on ways you can daily worship God in activities you are already doing.<\/p>\n ** Furthermore, we must look at the Israelites\u2019 example to inspire us. The historical precedent set by the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus 25-26 provides a profound example of how obedience, sacrificial effort, and deliberate attention to detail can honor God and foster a consistent habit of worship.<\/span><\/p>\n ** Ultimately, as Christians, we embrace worship as a lifestyle\u2014one that is woven into the mundane and extraordinary moments alike. It is in the devotion of our talents, the extension of grace to others, and the willingness to serve, even in seemingly insignificant tasks, that we mirror the heart of worship exemplified by the Israelites\u2019 dedication to the Tabernacle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ** ******As Christians, worship is a key part of displaying our gratitude and thankfulness to God. The term \u201cworship\u201d may bring up a specific image. For some, they may think of a group of songs sung on a Sunday morning. 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