Worship | A Call Back to Our Creator
Key Thought | We were created to worship; and when our hearts return to the Creator, it becomes less about ritual and more about relationship.
Worship is such an interesting concept in modern times. For many, it can feel archaic, something belonging to a more primitive era when people bowed down to the sun, the moon, or carved images. People created gods out of what they could see, touch, or imagine. In fact, ancient cultures even built an altar to “an unknown god,” just in case they had missed one (see Acts 17).
It may seem ridiculous to us now, yet if you trace the gods of ancient times, you’ll notice familiar parallels to modern life. We may not perform chants and rituals, but we do make sacrifices every single day. We sacrifice our time, our money, our energy, our focus. Society has taken things like work, success, image, and “keeping up with the Joneses” and elevated them to the level of modern-day gods. We pass these values down to our children through things like performance, grades, and competition, often without even realizing it.
The truth is, worship is deeply ingrained in every human being. It is a natural, built-in response that calls us back to our Creator. But because of our fallen nature, we tend to give our worship to so many other things. We elevate blessings meant to point us to God and treat them as if they are gods themselves. It’s so easy to do…and so easy not to notice when it’s happening.
But something changes when we are set apart, when we choose to unashamedly give all of our worship to the One who truly deserves it. Every aspect of our being becomes dedicated to bringing glory, honor, and praise to the God of the universe.
Why? Because He alone is worthy.
“You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.” — Revelation 4:11
If we’re honest, all other gods leave us feeling empty—unfulfilled, restless, and wanting more. That’s because we were created to worship one and only One.
“For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’” — Acts 17:28
Three Shifts to Reclaim Your Worship
1. Shift your attention.
God commanded, “You must not have any other god but me” (Exodus 20:3). What captures your attention often captures your worship. Start identifying where your time, energy, and affection are going. Begin to intentionally reorient those moments back to God, whether that’s through prayer, gratitude, or quiet reflection during your day.
2. Make small steps.
Worship doesn’t always begin with grand gestures; it grows in the quiet, intentional moments. Turn on worship music in the car. Whisper a prayer before a meeting. Invite the Holy Spirit into your workday. Those small moments begin to reshape the posture of your heart.
3. Remember worship is all-encompassing.
Worship isn’t just singing songs on Sunday; it’s a way of life.
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Every conversation, every decision, every action can become an act of worship when it’s done unto the Lord.
We were made to worship. The only real question is who or what we’re giving that worship to. When we align our hearts with the One who created us, worship becomes not an obligation, but a joyful, natural response.
“Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.” — Psalm 95:6-7
Prayer | Father, thank You for creating me to know and worship You. Help me to recognize the places where I’ve given my attention and affection to lesser things. Realign my heart so that everything I do—my words, work, and daily choices—reflects my love and devotion to You. Teach me to worship You not just in song, but in every moment. You alone are worthy. Amen.
Journal | What are some “modern gods” that tend to capture my attention or affection, things that I often prioritize over time with God? How can I begin to shift my focus this week to make worship a daily lifestyle rather than a Sunday routine?
Worship is such an interesting concept in modern times. For many, it can feel archaic, something belonging to a more primitive era when people bowed down to the sun, the moon, or carved images. People created gods out of what they could see, touch, or imagine. In fact, ancient cultures even built an altar to “an unknown god,” just in case they had missed one (see Acts 17).
It may seem ridiculous to us now, yet if you trace the gods of ancient times, you’ll notice familiar parallels to modern life. We may not perform chants and rituals, but we do make sacrifices every single day. We sacrifice our time, our money, our energy, our focus. Society has taken things like work, success, image, and “keeping up with the Joneses” and elevated them to the level of modern-day gods. We pass these values down to our children through things like performance, grades, and competition, often without even realizing it.
The truth is, worship is deeply ingrained in every human being. It is a natural, built-in response that calls us back to our Creator. But because of our fallen nature, we tend to give our worship to so many other things. We elevate blessings meant to point us to God and treat them as if they are gods themselves. It’s so easy to do…and so easy not to notice when it’s happening.
But something changes when we are set apart, when we choose to unashamedly give all of our worship to the One who truly deserves it. Every aspect of our being becomes dedicated to bringing glory, honor, and praise to the God of the universe.
Why? Because He alone is worthy.
“You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.” — Revelation 4:11
If we’re honest, all other gods leave us feeling empty—unfulfilled, restless, and wanting more. That’s because we were created to worship one and only One.
“For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’” — Acts 17:28
Three Shifts to Reclaim Your Worship
1. Shift your attention.
God commanded, “You must not have any other god but me” (Exodus 20:3). What captures your attention often captures your worship. Start identifying where your time, energy, and affection are going. Begin to intentionally reorient those moments back to God, whether that’s through prayer, gratitude, or quiet reflection during your day.
2. Make small steps.
Worship doesn’t always begin with grand gestures; it grows in the quiet, intentional moments. Turn on worship music in the car. Whisper a prayer before a meeting. Invite the Holy Spirit into your workday. Those small moments begin to reshape the posture of your heart.
3. Remember worship is all-encompassing.
Worship isn’t just singing songs on Sunday; it’s a way of life.
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Every conversation, every decision, every action can become an act of worship when it’s done unto the Lord.
We were made to worship. The only real question is who or what we’re giving that worship to. When we align our hearts with the One who created us, worship becomes not an obligation, but a joyful, natural response.
“Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.” — Psalm 95:6-7
Prayer | Father, thank You for creating me to know and worship You. Help me to recognize the places where I’ve given my attention and affection to lesser things. Realign my heart so that everything I do—my words, work, and daily choices—reflects my love and devotion to You. Teach me to worship You not just in song, but in every moment. You alone are worthy. Amen.
Journal | What are some “modern gods” that tend to capture my attention or affection, things that I often prioritize over time with God? How can I begin to shift my focus this week to make worship a daily lifestyle rather than a Sunday routine?
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