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WORSHIPING WITH YOUR LIFE by Captain Harold Earls

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. —Romans 12:5-8

For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. — Romans 11:36

We are busy people. From the moment we all went to school, started making friends, got jobs, or had kids, our days quickly filled up with to-do lists and activities. That’s not bad, but once you’ve divided up your time into each task requiring your attention, you may find yourself giving God your attention for only a few moments a day.

Worshiping God can and should be continual and present in all aspects of our lives. You can worship God when working, doing schoolwork, playing a sport, or spending time with your loved ones. Worshiping with your life starts by being in tune with the Holy Spirit. Once you do that, you can look at the talents God has given you and use them for good. God did not give you gifts for you not to use them.

Remember, in everything you do there is an opportunity to be a shining light that points to God. 

It doesn’t matter whether we have been given great talents, abilities, wealth, or very little. What matters to God is whether we make good use of what we have been given. This is how we can worship Him, no matter how busy we are. It’s an all-the-time thing, not a sometimes-once-per-day thing. It’s not just on Sundays, but on Tuesdays, too. It’s not just when you get all dressed up, but also when you’re wearing pajama pants on a Zoom call. It’s not just when your church friends are around, but also when you’re surrounded by the unchurched. It’s when you’re sleeping to recharge so you can crush the next day. It’s when you’re brushing your teeth and looking in the mirror thanking God for the day. It’s about a posture that is fixed on Jesus.

You will grow closer to God if you actively worship Him with your life because you will begin to see Him in all things. Take a moment to think about how you can worship God through your daily activities.

Daily Prayer

God, thank you for the gifts you have given me. Teach me to worship you with my life, acknowledging your presence in all things big and small. Show me how to honor you through my daily routines, not missing any opportunity to shine your light and love. Use me for your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.