We say that worship is a lifestyle, but how many of us actually live it?Merriam Webster defines lifestyle as “a particular way of living: the way a person lives or a group of people live.” If that’s the case, this is pretty important stuff.
It makes sense, right? The Bible isn’t silent on this matter:
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (I Corinthians 10:31). All. Do all. Whatever you do.
Worship Is a Lifestyle
I’m no theologian, but from my perspective that doesn’t leave any stone unturned. If worship is a lifestyle, no facet of our lives is exempt from the glory of God. We don’t keep any for ourself. We don’t hide anything behind closed doors. There are no secrets, no facade, no silence when it comes to God and His glory.
He is a jealous God—passionate for our full attention, admiration and affection. And He’s the only being in the universe that can demand such loyalty. It’s right for Him to do so.
All of our lives should reflect the greatness of God in Christ through the Holy Spirit. But so often this worship is reserved for the holy moments … the spiritual parts of our life such as church attendance, devotions, small groups and when we’re listening to worship music.
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In the grand scheme of our week, that’s a small amount of time. What about the rest?
If your worship is a lifestyle, it affects every part of you. It’s not just a conversation you have, a t-shirt you wear or a conference you attend. It is … you.
Consider your senses:
- Are you using your eyes to constantly see more of His glory and stand more in awe?
- Are you using your ears to be tuned in to the voice of Holy Spirit?
- Are you using your mind to comprehend the mysteries of God through the Bible?
- Are you tasting and seeing that God is good?
- Are you feeling strong affections for Christ deep in your bones?
- Are you reaching out and extending God’s grace to the world?
If I’m honest, I’m far from it. Most of the time I’m swirling in a world of dirty diapers, sleepless nights, selfish pursuits and overflowing to-do lists.
