Worship is not just singing - nor is it a three-song warm-up for the sermon. Worship doesn't only happen when believers gather for Sunday services, nor is it an event - it's a lifestyle!
When we define worship as giving God our time, attention, and affection, there isn't any area of life that's not involved. It's all worship! Playing with our kids, encouraging a friend, conscientious work, and yes, gathering with other believers to sing, read the Word, and love God and one another are all forms of our worship to the Lord. When our hearts are continually connected to God's, the worship never stops.
Jesus said the Father is seeking worshippers, but He is seeking a certain kind of worship - those who will worship both in Spirit and truth. We worship in Spirit through our communication and relationship with Him. And we worship in truth as we authentically reflect who He is in us to others. Our goal then is to have a constant awareness and demonstration of His presence in our lives - in everything we do and say: in our relationships and our tasks, as well as our Sunday morning celebrations. This is the foundation upon which the praise and worship ministry at Grace E. Free Church is built.
