How can we worship God on a daily basis?
The word worship is often spoken of in the church in the context of singing songs to the Lord.
But worshipping the Lord is not just confined to the four walls of the church but should be something we do every day.
But what is the right way to worship God?
Finding new ways to worship the Lord helps you grow in your faith. In worship, the glory, honor, and focus are on God and not what makes us feel good.
When we worship the Lord, we are directing our hearts towards him. It’s more about the posture of our hearts than the physical posture.
As we turn our hearts, thoughts, and actions away from the flesh and to the Spirit, we will learn How to Worship God Every day. This means we are continually aware that we are not alone but he is with us always.
Even when we do our daily tasks, we can find ways to worship God in them.
As we remember God’s presence, we can intentionally choose to focus on him throughout the day, even while we do the most mundane tasks.
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How to Worship God
What does it mean to worship God?
To worship God means to express our honor and adoration to him, give him glory and reverence, esteem, and exalt him.
Setting a specific time to worship God during the day is one way to intentionally commit to him.
But more than that, worship should be a lifestyle. As we look at how to worship God every day, we can learn how to focus on him in small and big ways throughout the day.
Worship God in Prayer
We worship the Lord through prayer. When we humbly come before the Lord and talk to him, we show him that he is our source. Everything we have comes from him and apart from him, we can do nothing.
Even in difficult times, we pray. God looks at our hearts when we pray not our physical posture.
Prayer time can happen anytime and should be a lifestyle. Setting aside time to pray is also good as it shows our commitment to connecting with the Lord.
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” Psalm 95:6 ESV
Dear Lord, my heart is full of gratitude for your power and presence in my life. Thank you that you invite me to connect with you through prayer. Guide me to set aside times of prayer and worship.
May my prayer life be vibrant and fill me with peace, joy, contentment, and love. Teach me to make prayer a lifestyle. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
Worship God through Praise and Worship Music
Our Lord is worthy of praise and worship. This is not just on Sunday morning but any time we want to connect with the Lord we can sing praise and worship songs to Him.
The angels in heaven sing praises to God. Playing Christian music can soothe your hearts and bring comfort, healing, strength, and inspiration as we remember the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness.
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” Hebrews 13:15 NIV
Father God, when we listen to Christian music and partake in praise and worship songs, may our focus be on you alone. May we bring glory and honor to your name as we worship.
May our hearts be humble, thankful, and content in what we have through your Son Jesus Christ. Teach me to exalt you through music when I’m with others and when I’m alone too. Amen.
Worship God in Spirit and Truth
The story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman is filled with powerful lessons for us. It’s a story of forgiveness, love, acceptance, and redemption by our Lord Jesus Christ.
This woman who was an outcast is the very first person Jesus revealed himself to aside from his disciples.
As he talked to the woman, her concern was on where to worship. Which mountain? Or was true worship in a temple?
Unlike in the Old Testament when worship was about outward places, sacrifices, or certain positions, now God is looking at our hearts to find true worshippers.
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” John 4:23 NIV
Dear God, you are the Lord of lords and King of kings. I desire to worship you with in spirit, and truth. I know that is only possible with the power of the Holy Spirit. Open my heart and mind to receive from your word.
There is nothing l can hide from you Lord. Increase my faith and show me opportunities to worship you. In the glorious name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Worship God with Gratitude
We often wonder what the will of the Lord is for us. The Bible says it’s God’s will for us to have an attitude of gratitude.
There are so many good things, blessings, and gifts the Lord gives us daily and when we appreciate him we worship him.
“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” Colossians 3:16 NLT
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all the wonderful blessings you’ve poured on us as your children. Thank you for your provision. Help us to have thankful hearts that appreciate your work in our lives.
May we show gratitude in our words and actions. In everything we do give us an attitude of gratitude. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Worship God by Prioritizing Him
Worshipping God means we consider his purpose first before our own. It means when we rise in the morning, the first thing we do is not check our social media or email but we connect with God first.
Jesus Christ was an example of prioritizing God. He obeyed the will of his Father even in difficult times.
It was not easy for him to go to the cross and carry all our sins but he honored his Father and disregarded comfort to obey God’s will.
“And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.” Luke 22:41-42 NASB
O Lord, thank you for your presence in my life and that I can have a personal relationship with you. I glorify your name. Teach me to prioritize you above all else.
May I obey your will as Jesus did. Grant me your wisdom so l can make the right decisions and live a life of worship and putting you first. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
Worship God by Giving
Our God owns everything because he created it. He is also a generous God.
The highest evidence of his generosity is through giving us his son so we could gain salvation, redemption, and reconciliation with him.
The truth is God doesn’t need anything from us. He gives us all things.
When we give, we show that we honor him as the source of all things. As a child of God, you give out of love for our Heavenly Father and in obedience to him.
Abba Father, thank you for giving us all things including our talents, resources, gifts, and blessings. We give everything back to you so you can be glorified.
We know that whatever we give to you will come to us multiplied and blessed. Teach us to give cheerfully in your house and to those in need. In the glorious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Worship God by Loving and Serving Others
Love is the biggest and most important commandment the Lord Jesus Christ left for us. When we obey this commandment, we show that we are Jesus’ disciples.
To love others is to serve them like Jesus did. He was humble and put others’ interests before his own.
We serve others by praying for them and helping with any physical needs they have. This is a way we honor and glorify God.
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40 NIV
O Lord thank you for your unfailing love toward us. Even when we were sinners Christ died for us because he loved us. Teach me how to love you with all my heart, soul, and mind.
Show me how to love others around me even the ones that are not easy to love. May your love abound in my heart as l honor you with my life. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
Worship God by Setting Yourself Apart
Consecration is the act of dedicating ourselves to the service and work on the Lord.
It’s setting ourselves apart from the world and committing to live fully for God.
The world we live in makes this quite difficult. But with God’s help, we can learn to be in the world but not follow its patterns and standards.
We worship the Lord when we offer our bodies to him to use for his purpose.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1
Holy God, you are worthy of our praise and worship. You are perfect in every way and your will is that we would be holy like you. Remove any love and attachment to this world from my heart and give me desire for the things of the spirit.
Help me to be set apart for your worship. I give you my body, soul, and spirit as a sacrifice. Use me for your service and purpose. In the holy name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Worship God through Nature
When we intentionally pause from our busy lives and go into nature, we will be blown away by the creation of the Lord.
Looking at the trees, mountains, and oceans, we can’t help but marvel and worship our God.
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” Psalm 96:11-12 NIV
Almighty God, teach me to observe nature and the world around me. It’s wonderful to see your creation and appreciate your power and majesty.
We worship your name for we know everything you created in nature has a purpose. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Worship God through His Word
The word of God is our manual and our guide in this life. We grow spiritually and connect with the Lord deeply as we read his word.
The truth in the word empowers us to worship in spirit and truth. We should meditate daily on praise and worship scriptures.
Psalm is one of the books of the Bible that we can read that’s filled with praise for the Lord.
As we read the Bible, we adore God more because we learn more about his character.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your word which cleanses, comforts, encourages, guides, empowers, and protects us. Give us a desire to read it daily so we can find the secrets to a successful life.
Reveal yourself to us through your word. Speak to us and our situations. Remind us that you are the one true God.
May we find the answers we long for. May we bring you honor as we worship you through the Bible. In the holy name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Worship God through Obedience
Obedience is an act of worship. God’s word says it shows our love for the Lord.
He gives us instructions and commandments for a reason- to protect, guide, grow, and empower us. When we obey him it shows that we trust that he knows what’s best for us.
When you obey the Lord, you grow your personal relationship deeply. The Lord promises a reward for those who honor and glorify him through obedience.
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” John 14:15 ESV
Dear Lord, help me to willingly obey your word even when it’s not easy or cool. Thank you for being a loving Father and giving us instructions to live by.
We submit to your power for we remember that you know what’s best for us. Guide me as l grow to worship you through obedience. In the holy name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Worship God by Sharing your Faith
When the Lord Jesus went back to heaven he left his disciples with “
The Great Commission.” This was an instruction to spread the Gospel to all the nations and baptize people.
Just like us, Jesus’ disciples were scared to do this. But his assurance was that he would be with them.
Once the power of the Holy Spirit came upon them, they boldly shared their faith.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
Dear God, thank you for the gift of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ. Help me to share the Good News of the Gospel with others around me.
Remove fear from my heart and uphold me with your right hand so that l share what I’ve seen and experienced as a believer.
Open my eyes to opportunities where I can worship you through evangelism. Holy Spirit, empower me with boldness, courage, and confidence to make disciples for the Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
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Worship God through Your Work
Our work is a gift from the Lord. Whether you are a woman working outside the home or your home and taking care of your family is your work, you can still glorify the Lord in it all.
Work mustn’t consume our thoughts and energy to the extent that we neglect our faith.
Apostle Paul said we can worship the Lord in any task. We can ask the Lord to show us opportunities to worship him daily.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
Abba Father, thank you for the work that you have given me. I am grateful that I can wake up each day to fulfill my roles and responsibilities. Show me opportunities to worship you in the simple things, in mundane tasks, and in big projects.
Holy Spirit, remind me that I’m an ambassador of Christ and that my life is a testimony to others of the Lord’s greatness. Give me a humble attitude and use me to transform my place of work. Bless the work of my hands. In the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
Worshipping God is more than just the praise and worship songs we sing at home at church.
It’s something we can do daily. Learning How to Worship God Every day is about glorifying the Lord, honoring him, and being aware of God’s presence.
The worship of God grows our personal relationship with the Lord to a deeper level.
We can set aside time for worship which shows our devotion and commitment to the Lord. The goal is for our worship to become part of our lifestyle.
May these 13 ways to worship God encourage you to appreciate and adore God daily. Your faith will grow as you intentionally focus on the spirit and not the things of this world.
God’s people are being called to offer true worship to him. Will you be one of them?
