To worship God is to humble everything about ourselves and exalt everything about him. – Bob Kauflin
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Special Thought – Worry traps our hearts. Worship sets them free.
Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Let’s welcome in the Spring season with a discussion centered around an inspiring and spiritual word called WORSHIP. Despite everything that life throws at you, it’s important to spend time developing your personal worship experience.
Worship can be defined differently for each person, but I believe worship is when you show reverence and adoration for a higher power, such as God.
As you grow spiritually, you will begin to experience God on a personal level when you:
- Read and study God’s Word faithfully
- Spend time in prayer and meditation consistently
- Speak to God during your quiet time
- Listen to and sing spiritual songs that feed your spirit
- Praise God for all He has done in your life
Remember, this is your personal time with God where you pour out your heart, clear your mind, and strengthen your soul.
CORPORATE WORSHIP
Corporate worship is designed to stimulate worship by reminding you of who you are and what you need and who God is and what He’s given. – Paul Tripp
To take it a step further, do you realize how important corporate worship is as it relates to your spiritual growth? Corporate worship can be defined as time designated to assemble with fellow worshippers to praise God, encounter Jesus, fulfill God’s purposes in us as His Church and participate in eternal spiritual experiences using your gifts to help glorify God.
Here’s some examples of corporate worship:
- Praise Team & Choir
- Praise Dancers
- Praise & Worship Music
- Reading God’s Word
- Corporate Prayer
- Tithes & Offering
Think of it this way. Corporate worship allows God to give His graces and blessings to church congregations across the world. Believe it or not, there are benefits associated for worshipping together with other believers, such as:
- Awakening – A fire is kindled in our hearts which helps us through our difficult times.
- Assurance – A sense of community which helps our desires for belonging to a group.
- Advance – Spiritual growth within is being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.
- Accepting Another’s Leading – Embrace being led by someone else during worship.
- Accentuated Joy – Our own adoration and joy increased during worship services.
As you can see, corporate worship plays a huge role in rekindling our spiritual fire and keeping it burning within. In addition, corporate worship brings together God’s Word, prayer and fellowship among fellow worshippers. Corporate worship, in most cases, will strengthen your own pure worship experiences as well as you become one with God.
7 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
Worship is an act of war against the enemy of our hearts. – Holley Gerth
However, it’s important to note that worship doesn’t have to be limited to meeting with other believers in church. Strive to improve your personal worship experience so that you can have a fulfilled and prosperous life. Here’s seven simple ways to improve your personal worship experience:
- Worship God Through Studying the Word of God
Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Psalm 119:97 NIV
Believers should read and study the Word of God. Be sure to live by it and love every promise that God makes to his children. Also, you should keep the Word of God hidden in your heart.
- Worship God Through Listening and Singing Music
Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Psalm 96:1–2 NIV
Music sets the tone, your mood, and your worship experience. Also, music is an avenue of worship that can direct your heart and comfort your spirit.
- Worship God Through Prayer and Meditation
May my prayer be set before you like incense, may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2 NIV
You can pray anytime and anywhere. God will always hear your prayers, but he will only answer them when he knows you’re ready. You must increase your faith and patience.
- Worship God Through Praise and Thanksgiving
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 NIV
Praise and thanksgiving show that you have an attitude of gratitude. Your heart is pure and you accept God’s love, forgiveness, patience, creation, and his gifts that are bestowed upon you.
- Worship God Through the Confession of Sin
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:1–2 NIV
Did you know that sin breaks the heart of God? Admit your sins to God and ask for cleansing. Then, ask the Holy Spirit to help you stay clear from sin as much as you can. Remember, we’re not perfect, but we have to commit to doing our best.
- Worship God Through the Act of Giving
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 NIV
God wants your heart and for you to share the gospel with others. Giving is a privilege and an act that comes from love.
- Worship God Through Silence
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 NIV
God speaks to his children through His Word and in silence. I challenge you on today to just spend about 10 minutes per day sitting quietly so you can hear God’s instructions. This will take effort on your part and true intention. Remember, God knows your heart.
When it’s all said and done, it’s important to realize that worship isn’t about the people. Worship isn’t even about the music. Worship is about giving God the honor and glory He deserves.
SPIRITUAL AFFIRMATIONS
Only in the act of praise and worship can a person learn to believe in the goodness and greatness of God. – C.S. Lewis
Reciting spiritual affirmations can help you receive healing and spiritual awakening. Also, you can rediscover your inner spirit and bring yourself to a healthier work-life balance. Spiritual affirmations will give you a sense of peace and purpose that you will not be able to explain. Take a moment each day and recite the following spiritual affirmations:
- I am made of the light of the Universe.
- I am holy, sacred, and divine.
- I emanate peace and love.
- I am a channel for inspiration.
- I am purpose-driven to fulfill my destiny.
- I breathe in the light of God.
- I am in tune with my inner guide.
- I am protected by the mercy of the Holy Spirit.
- My spirit is enlightened.
- I am blessed because all things work out together for my good.
- I am highly favored because the Lord is with me.
- My true power lies in the present moment.
- I am grateful for my life and live in victory.
- I am overflowing with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness.
- I release the past and let go of the future.
- I am open to be healed by the Universe.
- I am only content with excellence.
- I believe obstacles are opportunities to get closer to God.
- Positive energy flows to me, through me, and from me.
Spiritual affirmations will help to align you with the Universe, to feel the love around you, and to put you in the mental and emotional space to choose peace.
TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS
Worship is simply giving God his breath back. – Lou Giglio
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!
- Define your own personal worship experience(s).
- How often do you experience pure worship and/or corporate worship?
- How important is worshipping God in your life?
- Where can you improve with your personal worship experience(s)?
- What is your favorite way to worship God?
- Do you believe God hears and receives your worship? Why or why not?
- How do you plan to improve your personal worship experience?
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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