Worship Experience

Worship Experience
Psalm 95:6-7

by Estelle Nazary

The worshiper fails when he does not worship. Worship means an encounter with God.

How to learn to worship better!

I. Recognize the importance of worship
1. What is worship? bow down, show reverence, appreciation of God, quicken the consciences by presence of God, expression of reverence in body, soul, and spirit.
2. We need to worship. We are to worship our maker, our Lord, our God, not anything He has made. It is a privilege and responsibility. We need to rid ourselves of our guild - emotional or spiritual need. God is the only one who can take away our guilt.
3. It gives direction and understanding. How to live our life and He gives us guidance.
4. We need to be renewed. We are a spiritual being.

II. Imperatives of Worship
1. Attention - requires our attention. We don't worship because we don't settle down. "Be still and know that I am God." calm and quiet voice...God must have our attention.
2. Acknowledge God is God. He is above man.
3. Activity. God speaks - person confesses sin to God - lets God heal a hurt - forgives someone who has hurt - rededicates life to God.

III. Impartings of Worship
1. Discernment - Psalm 73
Bitterness toward God - In worship, experience you recognize what is SO very important.
2. Direction
We are confused and need direction. Need someone to guide and this is what we find in worship. Example - A little girl is lost and says "If you take me to my church, I can find my way home."

14 years ago today, my dear grandmother went home to be with the Lord. There is not a day I don't think of her wishing I could just see the light in her eyes. I miss her so much and wish so much I could talk to her or simply see her interact with Olivia. I know she would have loved that girl to death. My grandmother was a very special person, a gifted writer, and teacher. I have enjoyed reading and posting her devotionals on this blog. There are many more to come! I am so thankful to have had such a Godly Grandmother! Thank you JESUS!!!