Written By Amanda Christopher

Worship & Thanksgiving

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
John 4:24

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1

I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 145:1-3

I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together!
Psalm 34:1-3

In a Christ-centered life, worship recognizes and acknowledges God as Creator, sovereign Lord, and the source of salvation through Jesus Christ. To worship God is to actively express adoration, reverence, and honor to Him. Genuine worship is rooted in an understanding of God’s character and should encompass all of life. Worship includes both private and communal practices like prayer, song, Bible reading, and serving one another. We offer our thanksgiving to God for His blessings and grace. We recognize that all good gifts come from God and that the ultimate gift is salvation through Jesus. Thanksgiving is an intentional practice of gratitude toward God not just for what He has done, but in praise for who He is and how He has revealed Himself to us.

Practical Suggestions

  1. Engage with the church gathered on Sunday mornings, singing, reading Scripture, listening to liturgy, and the sermon.

  2. Spend more of your prayer or journaling time giving thanks to God for the many ways he cares and provides for you.

  3. Spend a portion of your Missional Community gathering, perhaps mealtime, sharing the week’s highs and lows. Celebrating the week’s highs is a great opportunity to praise God.

  4. Practice telling the people around you regularly how thankful that you are for them and what you are thankful for. This can also be practiced occasionally as a missional community by going around the room and sharing specific thanks for one another.

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Amanda Christopher
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