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Key Bible Verse: O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name (Psalm 44:8). Bonus Reading: Psalm 63:1-8

Would it seem odd to worship God in a checkout line, sitting in traffic, or waiting for your computer to boot up? Our lives weren't made to turn off and on between the spiritual and the worldly. There's no time or place to which our worship of God should be restricted. So how could I begin?

Speak praise to God (sometimes out loud, sometimes not). In your own words tell the Lord you love Him and are glad to be His son. Thank Him for His faithfulness. Review His attributes. Personalize verses that come to mind.

Sing songs to the Lord. Ask God to bring a song to mind that expresses your love for Him. Don't worry about the vocal quality. Concentrate on truly meaning the words, and stay focused on the Lord.

Don't neglect the physical. Lift up your hands to God. Kneel before Him. Bow down in reverence. Or walk about, praising the Lord with every part of you.

Meditate on the Word. Mull over a line of Scripture and ask God to reveal Himself through this biblical concept.

Give quiet adoration. There are also times to simply sit before the Lord and, in awe-inspired adoration, feel the joy of His closeness.

—Patrick Kavanaugh in Raising Children to Adore God

My Response: A recurring time in my schedule I could earmark for worship is …

Thought to Apply: Singing is for believers. The relevant question is not "Do you have a voice?" but "Do you have a song?"—DONALD HUSTAD (church musician)

Adapted from Raising Children to Adore God (Chosen, 2003) by permission.

Prayer for the Week

You are entitled to praise from all Your creatures, O God.
Free me up and energize me to do my part.

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