Heart of Worship

Worship is our response to what we value most.  What do you value most?  Do your actions reflect your true values?  When Erika asked these questions on Tuesday, I believe a little journey of soul searching began in each of us.  God is #1!  But am I showing Him that I feel that way?  Am I living out my passion for Christ?  Am I a daily example to my children of how to love and serve God?  Am I doing these things to the best of my ability?

Erika reminded us that we are all worshippers, that we cannot help but worship…something.  For anything that sucks time out of our life and isn’t worthy of it, let’s try to refocus our time and affection to what matters most.  Let’s set our priorities and strive to live by them.  Guard your worship!

At the same time, don’t judge yourself too harshly.  As moms, we are so busy!  So realize you’re never gonna be perfect.  BUT, also realize that what we call our “daily grind” can totally be worshipful to God!  James 1:17 says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”  Every time you tend to your child, you are worshipping God by taking care of the gift that He gave you!  Every time you change a diaper, do the laundry that never ends, and cook dinner for your family, you are honoring God. 

The bottom line is…where is your heart?  We don’t want to waste our worship!  So, let’s refocus, as often as we need to.  “All things were made BY Him, and all things were made FOR Him,” John 1:3.

Serenade of the Week:  The Heart of Worship, by Matt Redman

Application:  Play this song in your house this week, and maybe sing it with your kids.