Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #27 (Worship). August 3, 2013

Hello my dear friends,

Worship of the Lord is one of the greatest activities granted to us by Him. Worship is far more than a bland ritual performed out of a religious duty. Biblical worship is grace-driven and based upon a love relationship with Jesus. The Psalmist offers the invitation to worship. He invites us to come.

Coming with you,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #27

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: 6 Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. 7 For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Psalm 95:6-7

Core Value: Worship

Worship is more than singing a song and beating a tambourine. Worship is more than just showing up at a specific location on a specific day at a specific time with specific people going through specific rituals. Worship is simply bowing one’s will to the will of God while at home, at work, or even at church. Worship is a grace-driven activity that enhances the spiritual growth of the Quality Disciple.

Is your experience a ritualistic, works-driving worship or are you responding to His irresistible grace that draws you into His presence? His invitation to you and to me is one of grace: to come and worship Him.

Principle #27 & Personal Application: Quality disciples follow the lead of the Great Shepherd into an intimate worship experience.

• The invitation is to come and worship

• The invitation is to come in humility

• The invitation is to come before the Lord our Maker

• The invitation is to lead to this great confession: He is our God and we belong to Him

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

What is my “worship style?” In other words, in what ways do I worship the Lord?

What is my greatest challenge that keeps me from cultivating a habit of worship?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I gratefully accept Your offer to come and worship You. I come with a posture of humility as I bow down my knee and my will to You. I confess that You are my Maker and my God. I look to You as the Shepherd of my soul.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…

Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
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