Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
When Worship Becomes Just a Moment
I remember the first time I heard someone say, “Worship is a lifestyle.”
I was confused. What do you mean?
Have you ever left a Sunday service saying,
“The worship was amazing—I can’t wait for next week!”
Or maybe the opposite:
“I love this church, but the worship wasn’t my favorite…”
If I’m honest, I’ve said both.
What these reactions reveal is something subtle but important: we often reduce worship to singing on a Sunday. Yet worship is far more than a set, a song list, or a moment—it is a way of life.
John 4
[23] But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. [24] God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (ESV)
Notice this: God is not looking for events or performances.
He is seeking people—true worshipers.
Before we go to worshipping in spirit, we need to deal with the fact that it is possible to worship sincerely and not worship sincerely; it is possible to praise Him with our lips while our hearts are far from Him. That happened during Isaiah’s time, so it is nothing new. So we have to be careful that we sincerely come to Him, not just do it for the sake of it being a religious ritual. Which is where the spirit comes in, because as long as it is attached to a mountain or a church building, it is easy for it to turn into insincere worship. Which is why it has to be the inner, heartfelt devotion that transcends physical locations and rituals.
Worship in Truth: Alignment Matters
Now let’s talk about worship in truth.
Pause and ask yourself:
Does our church’s worship reflect what our church actually teaches?
In many places, what we preach does not show up in how we worship—and that should concern us. When worship starts to feel like performance rather than proclamation, something is off.
God is not looking for performers on a stage.
He is seeking worshipers whose lives and theology align with the truth they sing about.
Takeaway
Is your worship driven by routine—or by relationship?
True worship is not confined to a Sunday service. It is a daily posture of the heart—rooted in sincerity, grounded in truth, and directed toward God alone.
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen!