Deacon Ministry

Preparing Your Heart for Worship

Discovering Real Worship

When we assemble for worship it is to bring Him glory, pleasure and honor. It’s all about Him and not about us. Consequently the presence of God becomes more and more evident each time we come together. When Jesus paid our sin debt, He opened the way for us to enter into God’s holy presence. But the attitude we bring into His presence is our responsibility and is a determining factor in the final outcome of our worship experience.

Preparing for Praise

Church members are encouraged to prepare their hearts for worship. The result will be engaging God and singing to Him and not just about Him. Preparing your heart for worship allows you to meet the Lord and find James 4:8 to be true: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” Use the following Praise - Preparation Checklist to prepare your heart for worship and you’ll notice a difference in your corporate worship experience. It will draw you from the cares of life to the Giver of life. It will please God to meet you and to work in your heart without all the distractions we sometimes bring.

PRAISE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

1. Go to bed early Saturday night.

God deserves your undivided attention. King David thrilled at the thought of meeting God in worship.

2. Wake up Sunday morning worshipping God.

This is the day the Lord has made. Begin early rejoicing in it.

3. Dedicate the entire day to focusing on the Lord.

Focus on your fellowship with Him.

4. Dress appropriately.

Put on the character of Christ. Go with a servant heart.

5. Before you leave your house, ask God to meet you at His.

Say a short prayer on the way to worship.

6. Sing praises to the Lord on the way to church.

Worship by yourself on the way to corporate worship.

7. Expect the Lord to interact with you.

Jesus speaks to His sheep and His sheep respond.

8. Be still before the Lord.

Cease striving and know that He is God.

9. Express externally what is internally.

Let your attention dwell on the Lord, not on others around you. Let Jesus know how you feel about Him through your worship.

10. Meeting and worshipping God should be your only agenda.

Do not demand that your favorite songs be sung or insist that any other of your preferences to be acted upon. God is the only audience we should have in mind.

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