Worship Is A Lifestyle

Worship isn't just something we do on Sunday mornings. Worship is an attitude of the heart we can choose to live in constantly. It is living every moment in relationship with God.

So many times we just react to the circumstances and events around us, as if God and his love for us didn't exist. So say the computer crashes or the car won't start. Is the first word out of our mouths, our very first thought, profanity or praise? Is it “bleepity bleep” or is it “God, I praise you in the middle of this. Please help.”

How about when something good happens? We got the promotion at work. We aced the test at school. What comes out first? Boasting or blessing the Lord?

Jesus calls it Abiding. “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in me.” John 15:4 (NASB).

Paul calls it Living Sacrifice. “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.” Romans 12:1 (NIV).

And Paul calls it Praying without Ceasing. “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

David describes it in detail in Psalm 139. It's too long to copy the whole thing here, but go read it yourself. Some highlights are “Where can I flee from your presence?” (verse 7) and “When I awake, I am still with you” (verse 18).

That's living worship. To live our lives every minute of every day conscious of him, talking with him, relating to him, while we go about our day.

Worship is a lifestyle.