Worship is the topic of this month’s Tending the Holy Thursday series. On many of my Thursday posts, I pick one theme (or person of faith) to explore deeper for several weeks.
I introduced this topic last week on this post about that you can access by clicking here.
As we explore this spiritual practice, I am so excited about this month’s free download, a beautiful printable called “Worship the Lord.” I compiled 10 verses from the Bible into a one page, easy to refer to guide for your personal study. You can get this free resource by clicking on the button at the end of this post.
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Quotes about Worship
Here are some quotes to ponder/ words others have written that may deepen our understanding and participation in this wonderful practice.
I don’t want you just to read or skim the following words. Take your time. Slowly listen to the wisdom here.
Take one word, phrase or idea and think about it throughout your day. Copy your favorite into your journal or put it on a sticky note to review later. Talk with God why that particular thought resonated with you and what is he teaching you in the words that shimmered in your spirit.
I can safely say, on the authority of all that is revealed in the Word of God, that any man or woman on this earth who is bored and turned off by worship is not ready for heaven.
A.W. Tozer
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I need to worship because without it I can forget that I have a big God beside me and live in fear. I need to worship because without it I can forget his calling and begin to live in a spirit of self-preoccupation. I need to worship because without it I lose a sense of wonder and gratitude and plod through life with blinders on. I need worship because my natural tendency is toward self-reliance and stubborn independence.
John Ortberg
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Without worship, we go about miserable.
A. W. Tozer
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The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless.
Billy Graham
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To worship God in truth is to recognize Him for being who He is, and to recognize ourselves for what we are. -Brother Lawrence
As worship begins in holy expectancy, it ends in holy obedience. Holy obedience
saves worship from becoming an opiate, an escape from the pressing needs of modern
life.
Richard Foster
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If you come to worship for any reason other that the joy and pleasure and satisfaction that are to be found in God, you dishonor Him…God’s greatest delight is your delight in Him.
Sam Storms
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I expand on this concept plus other spiritual practices in my newest book, Fuel Your Faith, which should be available on Amazon in early July. Here’s a sneak peek of the book cover. Watch for that announcement coming soon.
Don’t forget to click on the button before to get your free printable: “Worship the Lord.” In this resource, I share 10 verses to prompt your self-reflection on a one page sheet you can add to your journal, Bible, and worship space.
Please leave a comment below.
Which quote/word/concept resonated with you?
What is your next step in taking this wisdom into your life?
The very first quote caught my attention–Tozer’s comment about not being ready for heaven if a person is bored in worship . Perhaps the problem occurs because some people never learned how to actively engage in worship. They’re observers, not participants. I also found the last quote from Sam Storms especially meaningful. Isn’t it just like our gracious God to bless us with joy, peace, contentment, etc. as we seek to bless him with our worship! P.S. Looking forward to that new book, Jean!!
You know me and how I love quotes. Each of these challenged me a bit to think deeper about worship. Thanks for your encouragement about the new book. Getting closer but still some details to iron out and will be busy next few days so probably won’t launch it officially until July. Each one is like birthing a baby.
Oh, goodness, Jean, I’ll have to echo what Debra said here, that the Lord’s delight is our delight in Him! We have been vehemently worshiping all week long at VBS; I apologize for not responding to your previous post, but it’s been a busy, busy time here at the Orlando Compound. Having to take care of Virginia and participate in VBS has truly shortened my blog-reading time. Oh, but has the Lord worked mightily in this week for both her and me! We have been showered with blessings!
Love and blessings to you!
You have been busy VBS is always exhausting for me. But just think of the seed you are planting in those young souls. Thank you for serving.
I especially like the “God’s greatest delight is your delight in Him.” Psalm 37:4 tells us to delight ourselves in the LORD. Our delight evokes a response from God.
There is something about delight and God isn’t there, Debra? So ofter we don’t appreciate God’s gift of delight.
Hello, Debra! What a DELIGHTFUL surprise to see you here! (I was one of the contributors to your book, Abba’s Promise.) What fun that you also know Jean!
Hi Nancy. Yes, I recognized your name. It’s always fun to meet friends in unexpected places. 🙂
this is so cool. Two of my internet friends know each other and meet up on my blog. Amazing!
Agreed!