"Worship is the adoring response of all that the believer is - mind, emotions, will and body - to all that God is and says and does." Worship is the act of freely giving love to God. I read this for another definition of "worship": "it is the response of the human spirit to a manifestation of the glory of God." The word "worship" comes from an old English word meaning "worth-ship". To worship God is to express His worth. This captures it for me. Chris Tomlin defines worship as "all of me for all of Him". Yes, he is so worthy of ALL of me for all of Him!I worship in silence, I worship in prayer and song, I worship in a nature walk. I desire to worship in spirit and truth in whatever I do, be it unto God.
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Psalm 95:6
Just in case, for convenience... here are the questions for Day 5-Grief Share study
ReplyDeleteDay 5
Worship
In the Bible
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Psalm 95:6
1. What does it mean to “worship”?
2. What inspires you to worship God? (silence, songs, being out-of-doors)
In your life
1. How has music affected you during this time in your life? Which songs have been helpful to you in your healing?
2. Why is it good to worship with other people?
In the Bible
ReplyDeleteCome, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Psalm 95:6
1. What does it mean to “worship”?
I think it means to still yourself. To let go of life's distractions. To single-mindedly focus yourself on the awesome character of God. To bow down before Him, literally and in our hearts. To praise Him for His love, His faithfulness, and His grace.
2. What inspires you to worship God? (silence, songs, being out-of-doors)
The primary thing that inspires me to worship God is being outdoors. I talked about that last Sunday. When I am in nature, I am awed by God, and I feel closer to Him. I like the silent hush that comes into my spirit when I contemplate His creation. I worship Him by realizing that without Him, I am nothing.
In your life
1. How has music affected you during this time in your life? Which songs have been helpful to you in your healing?
Music is always a tremendous comfort and inspiration to me. I like the new praise songs, but I'm also a big fan of the old hymns. When I was little, "Blessed Assurance" was one of my favorites (it still is). And, I am always brought to tears when I sing "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty...With all creation I sing, praise to the King of kings...You are my everything, and I will adore You."
2. Why is it good to worship with other people?
Because, quite frankly, their worship and joy is contagious!! I feel like I'm getting a glimpse into the sound of the eternal choir that I will part of in Heaven. It is glorious to know that sense of unity and purpose when we corporately worship the Lord.
GOD BLESS!