As usual, I will summarize my thoughts into a bite-size summary that would better be served in volumes, written by masters far wiser than I.
Worship. Our severely confused and messed up world believes you can only worship inside a designated building with a steeple on the roof. And it is commonly accepted that worship is only offered in music. There is a touch of truth in that but, but it is far from a complete grasp of what God expects from His children.
True worship that brings a smile to the majestic face of God Almighty is offered every moment of every day. This is clearly explained in 1 Corinthians 10:31, "and whatever you do in word or deed, do all to the glory of God".
We are called to practice worship every moment of every day in everything we do.
God is not dazzled by shallow religious pomp and circumstance. Psalm 51:16-17 "God desires not sacrifice or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, oh God, is a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart you, God, will not despise".
My point is this, every moment of every day, God will take pleasure in your honest and humble attitude before Him. You must not disconnect from God as you exit the church building.
My final shot at this is that God intimately knows the motivations of your heart. If you worship God on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, then your heart will be properly groomed to continue worship very naturally on Sunday.
So if you find Sunday worship cold and shallow, carefully examine your worship schedule. If it is full every day of the week, then your heart will approach Sundays with a heart of gratitude and humility before God and He will find delight in your worship.
If you approach Sunday with a cold critical spirit then the Holy Spirit is going to be "quenched" and your worship will cause God to raise His eyebrows in question.
God bless you
Pastor Shane
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