When you think of worship, what comes to mind?
For many, including myself, the first thing is probably music or singing. It’s a common way to express our worship, and it is certainly something often featured in the Bible, but it’s not the full picture.
Scripture speaks of worship as a response to God that goes far beyond the words we sing. We are called to worship not only with our voices, but with our lives.
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.” (Romans 12:1)
One great example of living worship is Daniel…
I’d love it if you’d join me at Gracefully Truthful to explore Daniel’s story and to look at what it can teach us about worship. Click here to read the full post.
I also thought I’d share this song, which I think captures the heart of true worship.
Linking with: Inspire Me Monday, Tell His Story, InstaEncouragements, Let’s Have Coffee, Recharge Wednesday, #HeartEncouragement Community Link-Up, Grace & Truth
Thank you for introducing me to Gracefully Truthfully
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You’re welcome – it’s a great site!
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Thank you for this inspiring reflection, Lesley. May our first allegiance always be to God, no matter how challenging our lives become! Love and blessings to you!
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Thanks, Trudy! Yes, Daniel is a great example. Love and blessings to you too!
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Clicking through to read the rest!
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Unbroken Praise be yours forever-Amen!
Wonderful selection to add to your lovely piece
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Thanks! I love that song – I think it should be better known than it is!
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Lesley, beautiful post, I couldn’t agree more, worship flows through so many areas of our lives! Thank you for taking us to Gracefully Truthfully!
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Thanks, Donna!
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I lived a lot of happy sins
until I finally got to where
I found the spot where joy begins,
and learned that life should be a prayer
that every day is raised to God
like rising smoke from my cigar;
ok, yeah, the simile’s flawed,
but the thought’s not maybe far
from burnt offerings of old,
the fragrance precious in His nose,
so I will guess, and be so bold
to say God likes (I do suppose)
a life lived as prayerful example
while puffing on a Hav-A-Tampa.
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Sorry to take so long to catch up on these comments, Andrew! That image of the smoke from your cigar rising as an offering to God makes me smile!
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Beautiful reflection. When I think of worship, I ponder if my life is a living sacrifice.
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Thanks, Karen! It is good to stop and consider how our lives can be an offering to God.
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Lesley, thanks for this gentle reminder that worship is more than 10 – 20 minutes at the beginning of a Sunday morning service!
May our daily lives faithfully sing His praises.
Merry Christmas, dear friend …
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Thanks, Linda! This ended up in my spam folder for some reason, but I’m glad I found it today!
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