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The heart of worship

In the hustle of our daily routines, the essence of worship can sometimes be overshadowed by our ever-growing lists of tasks and responsibilities. The thing is, though, worship isn’t meant to be another item to check off our spiritual to-do list – it is the heartbeat of a life lived in devotion to God.

Consider the words of Jesus in John 4:24: ‘God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.’ These words were spoken to a Samaritan woman at a well, a conversation that redefined the location and essence of worship. No longer confined to specific places or rituals, worship according to Jesus is about spirit and truth. This invites us to engage with God on a deep, personal level, wherever we are.

‘Worship in spirit’ connects us beyond the physical – beyond just singing songs on Sunday or bowing our heads in prayer. It’s a continual, inward posture of reverence, awe and love towards God. ‘Worship in truth’, on the other hand, is our genuine, heartfelt response to the reality of who God is and what He has done.

To truly worship, then, means to let every aspect of our lives reflect our adoration for God. It’s in the way we speak to our families, the integrity with which we handle our work, and the kindness we extend to strangers. Worship becomes a living act, woven intricately into the fabric of our daily lives.

Today, let’s set aside moments to reconnect with the heart of worship. As we do, we’ll cultivate a life that sings God’s praise, not just with our lips, but with our every action.

Written by LAURA BENNETT