Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our Salvation! Psalm 95:1
I read once that the 95th-100th psalms were sung by the Israelites as they went up to worship. These psalms demonstrate the basics of worshiping God.
We sometimes get a particular notion of how spiritual acts must be to be worth anything in God's eyes. In worship He does not desire the outward appearance but the inward heart. He looks on a tender and surrendered heart and a contrite or humble spirit. These He will not despise (Psalm 51:17). When it comes to worship there's not a category of one-size-fits-all. Our worship is as individually crafted as we are. It can be anywhere your heart is moved to do it.
I've found for myself worship flows from my heart throughout the day as I recall the loving kindness of God the Father who sent His Only Begotten Son, Christ Jesus, to save us from our sins, giving us His Holy Spirit to lead us into all Truth with Power. That flow turns into a torrent when I take time to listen to worship music and meditate on those things. At times it can be a beautifully overwhelming experience.
Worship of God comes with music, prayer and praise. It's not the mechanics or time spent that brings Him intense joy but the attitude of the heart. It helps to know He doesn't have a baseball bat but a beautiful voice with which He joys over us with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).
Search out worshipful songs online and mediate on what Christ has done for you. He lives within the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). Worship the King! He sees your heart. Don't be in a hurry. Remember, He's your Rock, not your clock.
Ken
