Living in Increase (Part 8) - Increase in WorshipSample

Week 2: Creating an Atmosphere of Worship

Thankful Worship

This week, we will discuss how to create an atmosphere of worship. Last week, we began with Psalm 100 and briefly discussed verse 4, our theme verse for today. We are revisiting this verse this week because it is impossible to discuss creating an atmosphere of worship without gratitude.

Psalm 100:4 shows us that we “enter” God’s gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Therefore, the way to create an atmosphere of worship is through gratitude and praise.

Contrary to what our minds and emotions may tell us, there is always something to be thankful for. We have breath in our lungs. Our eyes opened this morning to a new day. We have a purpose to fulfill. All of these are reasons to thank God!

With endless reasons to thank and praise God, we have endless opportunities to worship Him. Maybe you’re having a rough morning at the house or work, and you can’t turn on worship music or break into song. However, you can always whisper, “Thank you, Jesus.” In doing so, you are creating an atmosphere of worship right where you are!

Emily N. Green

Action Step: Write out ten things you’re grateful for this week. Every day, thank God specifically for these things.