Here's a question for you, "How would you place YOUR worship to God?" Carefully reflect on this. Do you give Him supreme honor, passion, and faithfulness? Do you, above all else, praise and acknowledge Him as the Creator?
Naturally, this is not a definitive list, but it's just enough to make one pause and think. Most can appreciate that there are certain aspects of our lives that require and receive our time and attention over others.
One won't deny that there is a lot to process in the present-day world. Very frequently for many, their commitment, effort, and priority to things are stretched thin. Among these is our worship of God.
This includes the proper worship of God on a "daily" basis. Once a week on Sunday, is neither deferential nor reverent to Him. If we are bold enough to say that God is part of our lives, then we should make it so.
With that being said, a February 2025 Pew Research Center study shows that 44% of U.S. adults say they pray or worship no less than once a day. This number has been fairly consistent since 2021.
Disappointingly, it signifies a marked downturn from 58% in 2007! Some reasons for this drop may be attributed to:
- Hurry in life and competing demands.
- Unbelief or doubt in God.
- Misconceptions or a distorted image of God.
- Internal remorse or a guilty conscience.
- Anxiety or consternation.
- Rejection by others or being a religious outcast.
- Living in a religiously underserved area.
- Practicing multifaceted devotion, and
- one's soundness of mind and body.
As you might imagine, the list can be a long one. But here a few suggestions that anyone can implement, such as:
- Living a life that glorifies God and demonstrates his character through our actions, attitudes, and words.
- Practicing intentional prayer in a purposeful and heartfelt manner rather than viewing it as a hasty obligation.
- Setting aside intentional quiet time to reflect on scripture and be still in God's presence. This creates space for reverence and helps calm the mind.
- Voluntarily dedicating personal time to ponder scripture and rest in God's presence.
- Expressing gratitude for God's blessings helps shift our attention to the positive instead of negative.
- Demonstrating obedience and repentance to God by always approaching Him with an unpretentious heart and a remorseful attitude.
Moreover, worship reminds us of God's power and love, assists in finding inner peace and navigating adversity through faith, and empowers believers to live a life of devotion to Him.
I feel that the table has now been set for our ministry blog year. If you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed by any of this, or if this has encouraged and inspired you, then you're in the right place!
All are welcome to join us on our spiritual journey, and we are delighted to have you. We are blessed with a marvelous group of contributors that can't wait to share their love of God with you. We're so glad you're here!
Scripture: Psalm 150:6; Matthew 4:10; John 4:23-24; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 13:15
Prayer: "Dear God, we praise You for Your goodness and mercy, and ask that You will pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us as we study Your Word. May You provide us with wisdom and help us to understand the truths within Scripture, and apply them to our lives. Amen."
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you,
~Eve
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