Worship is the reflection of God's glory back to Him in the way we live. It’s not just singing or playing music; it is much more. Worship is found in relating to and loving others, living out the undistorted gospel of grace, and being a part of gospel-centered community. It is the stewardship of creation, the use of our spiritual gifts, and the intentional pausing of our hurried lives for rest and reflection. Worship also includes humbling acts such as teaching, reading Scripture, praying, lifting hands, bowing, dancing, laughing, and more—all culminating in pure joy and adoration for God and His purpose.
Personal worship of God is a spiritual discipline. If we only worship God when we "feel like it," we place ourselves at the center of the experience rather than our Creator and Redeemer. Even worse, we risk seeking the gift of an emotional experience rather than the Giver of that good gift. This consumer mentality can lead us to blame external factors—like the environment, style, leadership, or fellow worshipers—for our own lack of discipline. Instead, we are called to make deliberate choices in both personal and corporate worship to place God where He belongs: at the center of our lives and experiences.
When God blesses us with overflowing peace and joy in His presence, we respond with gratitude and give Him all the glory. Worship is ultimately about Him—acknowledging His worth, reflecting His glory, and living a life that exalts His name in all we do.
We've cultivated a few playlists of the worship songs we sing at Five Stones. We hope you become increasingly familiar with these songs, even using them during your times of personal worship to God throughout the week. We pray that your personal worship will overflow in our weekend services as you more readily focus and attend to God’s presence.
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