A very simple definition that Louie Giglio offers in his book, The Air I Breathe: Worship As A Way Of Life says, “Worship is our response to what we value most.” Giglio expands this definition throughout the book, but I would agree that, bottom-line, worship is our response to what we value most. Whatever we value most will receive most of our time and attention. And, as Christians, I would say that most of the things we value are good things…jobs, spouses, hobbies, etc. However, when we place anything or anyone above God, there’s a problem. God wants all of our worship, not just part of it.
1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us that whatever we do, we must do it (all) for the glory of God. All is everything. So, every part of my life should give glory to God. God wants and deserves more than just the hour or so I give Him on Sunday. He wants and deserves my worship in everything I do every day of the week, every minute of the day. Does that mean I have to go around singing “worship songs” all the time. Of course not. Worship is much more than songs. (More on that later.)
I can give glory to God with my attitude, finances, thoughts, desires, choices I make, relationships, etc. Not to mention spending time with Him in His Word and in prayer. I can also not give glory to God with all of those things. The choice is up to me. So, as I continue to seek to grow in my relationship with Christ, I want to do everything I can to worship Him in every area of my life.
