If I’m being completely honest, I don’t always “feel” like worshiping God. We live in a culture that tells us to just “listen to your heart” or “do whatever you feel” is best. I don’t know about you, but my heart and its’ emotions go up and down like waves that are blown and tossed in the ocean. So how do we know that worshiping God is not just an emotional experience, and how do we lead our heart to worship Him even when we don’t feel like it?

In Romans 12:1, Paul declares to us what worship is by saying, “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Worship is so much more than just singing when we feel like it or even when our worship leader invites us to sing at church. It is a sacrifice. More specifically, giving our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. It’s amazing because when we worship God in this way, some really cool things happen. Paul tells us that our minds are renewed and transformed by God and we also learn what God’s perfect will is for our lives. All of this, because of worshiping God. That’s some powerful stuff.

Here’s a few ways you can lead your heart to worship God:

**1. Take time in the morning to reflect on why God is worthy of your worship.**

Life and its’ circumstances are not always easy, but there is always this truth, God sent his son to pay for our sins by dying on the cross and therefore giving us the opportunity to live an eternal life with Him. (John 3:16-17.) Remind yourself of what God did for you and tell him how thankful you are for it by either journaling or praying to Him.

**2. Sing your praise and worship to God.**

Although music is not the only way to worship or Lord, it is a great way that He created to do so. Ephesians 5:18-19 says, “Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.” Music has a powerful way of leading our hearts in to the presence of God and in His presence, anything can happen. Whether you’re a good singer or not, turn your favorite worship music on and let the Lord have it. He will hear your heart.

**3. Worship God through your work.**

Remember that worship is a lifestyle, which includes the way that we work so focus your thoughts on Who you are working for. Not just men, but for God. It will make your work more enjoyable and God can shine His light through you as your attitude reflects the way he intends for you to work. He will honor this and you will be drawn closer to Him. (Colossians 3:23-24).

Worship is not just an emotional experience, it is a sacrificial way of life, deserved by our Lord, and at the same time full of blessing for us. Let’s worship God with our whole hearts in everything that we do today and allow him to transform us with His presence as we do.

I can’t wait to see how the Lord moves through the way that we worship Him as a church. Check back tomorrow for our next prayer focus.

Sincerely,
Tyler