Undignified - Part 3

True worship extends beyond Sunday services, involving both praise for God's actions and worship of His nature. While praise acknowledges God's deeds, worship requires complete surrender. These practices, combined with prayer, create a deeper relationship with God where He can dwell among His people. Through consistent worship, believers become living temples where God rests, and in turn, find their own rest in His presence by ceasing to strive and trusting in Christ's finished work.

Key Takeaways:

True worship, undignified worship, is about ceasing from striving and trusting in the finished work of the cross.

When the Lord rests among us, we then find rest in Him.

True worship is not about a location, but a people that are filled with God's presence, carriers of the Holy Spirit. It's about God resting with his people and his people resting in him.

He wants to be with us more than we want to be with him.

Key Verses:

Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 132:13-14, Revelation 21:3

Reflection Questions:

Where do you typically seek rest, and how might your approach to finding peace change if you prioritized God's presence?

How can you make your worship more about genuine connection with God rather than just following a routine?

What does it mean to be a 'prepared place' for God's presence?

How would your worship change if you focused more on being with God rather than getting things from Him?

How does corporate worship differ from individual worship, and why are both important?

Practical Application:

This week, commit to spending time each day in praise and worship before bringing your requests to God. Set aside a specific amount of time each day, intentionally using the majority of that time to praise and worship God before moving into prayer requests.