Beautiful Worship

One woman’s voice rises above the others.  She sings with all of her heart and often kneels to give praise to God.  Another is nearly coming out of her skin to dance and jump before the Lord in worship.  One gentleman on the end of the row turns slightly to the wall and simply stands with his head bowed in reverence.  Others raise their hands or sway as they join in the beautiful songs.  Several play instruments as their part in helping us enter the throne room of our God.  The Word is read and an application is presented.  Prayers of thanksgiving as well as supplication are put at the feet of the cross.  Money is given to further the work of the kingdom.  Many worship the Lord through acts of service by teaching the children, cleaning, cooking or welcoming all who enter. 

Worship—it comes in many forms.  It looks different in every country, church and person.  Yet when one’s heart is sincere, God is glorified.  May we all become beautiful worshippers.

1 Chronicles 16:27-34

Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
 

Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him.  Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.

Tremble before him, all the earth!  The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”
 

Let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them!
 

Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.