WORSHIPING GOD FROM A-Z

Worship is a vital component of a strong relationship with God, regardless of your age or stage in life. Here is a simple reference on how to worship God from A to Z.

Allow God to be God. Worship isn’t about us trying to get God to do something for us. It’s about humbly submitting to God and acknowledging His sovereignty. Psalm 95:6-7

Bow down before God. This is a physical act of worship that shows our humility and reverence for God. Psalm 95:6-7

Confess your sins to God. 1 John 1:9 Worship is also about repentance and asking for forgiveness. This is an important part of the worship process. Psalms 32:3-6

Deny yourself. Worship isn’t about getting what we want. It’s about putting God first and surrendering our own desires to Him.

Enter into God’s presence with thanksgiving. Thankfulness is a key ingredient in worship. No matter what we’re going through, we can always find something to be thankful for.

Forsake your worldly desires. Worship means putting God above everything else in our lives. This means saying “no” to the things of this world that would pull us away from God.

Give God your all. Worship isn’t half-hearted or lukewarm. It’s an all-out, passionate expression of our love for God.

Hunger and thirst for righteousness. Matthew 5:6. As we seek after God, our desire for Him will grow. This hunger will lead us to worship God with greater passion and intensity.

Inquire of God. Worship is also about seeking God’s will for our lives and submitting to His lead.

Joyfully praise God. Worship isn’t a somber or depressing experience. It’s a time to celebrate God’s goodness and to rejoice in His presence.

Keep your eyes on God. Worship isn’t about what other people think of us. It’s about focusing on God and His greatness.

Lift up your hands in surrender. This is a physical expression of our surrender to God. It’s a way of saying, “God, I’m yours.”

Make a joyful noise. Worship isn’t always about singing perfect harmony. It’s about making a joyful noise and praising God with all that we are.

Neglect nothing. Worship isn’t just about singing or praying. It’s about giving our entire selves to God. We should neglect nothing in our worship of Him.

Offer your body as a living sacrifice. This is an act of worship that shows our commitment to living for God. It’s a way of saying, “God, I’m not my own. I belong to you.”

Proclaim the greatness of God. Worship is also about spreading the news about who God is and what He’s done. We can do this through our words and our actions.

Quest for holiness. Worship is a journey. It’s a never-ending quest to become more like Christ. As we worship God, we should be constantly seeking to grow in our holiness.

Repent of your sins. As we mentioned before, repentance is an important part of worship. It’s an acknowledgement of our need for God’s forgiveness.

Seek God’s face. Worship is about seeking a deeper relationship with God. It’s about wanting to know Him more intimately.

Teach others about God. As we worship God, we should also be sharing our faith with others. We should be teaching them about who God is and what He’s done for us.

Use your gifts and talents to glorify God. Worship isn’t just about singing or praying. It’s about using the gifts and talents that God has given us to serve Him.

View worship as a privilege. Worship is a privilege that we have been given. It’s not a right or a entitlement. It’s a gift from God that we should cherish.

Walk in obedience. Worship isn’t just about what we do on Sundays. It’s about living our lives in a way that pleases God. It’s about obeying His commands.

eXpress your love for God. Worship is also about expressing our love for God. This can be done through our words, our actions, and our attitudes.

Yield to the Holy Spirit. Worship is about yielded to the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to lead us. We should be open to His leading and guidance in our worship.

Zeal for God. Worship should be done with a zeal for God. It should be an expression of our love and passion for Him