Thanks for reminding us that worship is broader than music. Far too many believers associate worship with music and how music moves them. You can see this unhealthy connection in phrases like “we had a great time of worship before the message,” or “that song was really worshipful.” (That last one really gets me – I’ve even seen that adjective used at the top of sheet music to describe to “feel” of the song).

When I teach on worship I normally divide it into 4 areas: gathered or public, family (if you are not living alone), private, and all-of-life. The all-of-life category is normally the most eye-openeing for people. Many often assume that worship must be a conscious routine of stopping the day, praying, singing, meditating, etc. But according to the Lord we should worship Him all day long.

“pray without ceasing”- 1 Thess 5:17
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” – Col 3:17

We can actually worship God while brushing our teeth, as long as we do it in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him. God is more concerned with the disposition of our heart when it comes to worship than what we are actually doing:

You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.
- Psalm 51:16-17

Let’s desire to be a people who worship God with each breath as we offer up to Him thanksgiving in each circumstance, remembering that He is a loving and merciful Father who works each detail for our good and His glory.

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