Wednesday, March 4, 2015

THE PRAYER OF WORSHIP

“Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel

When we deliver a prayer of worship to honor God for who God is, our heart felt prayer can be complemented with adoration and praise.

PSALM 27 GNT
27 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    I will fear no one.
The Lord protects me from all danger;
    I will never be afraid.
2 When evil people attack me and try to kill me,
    they stumble and fall.
3 Even if a whole army surrounds me,
    I will not be afraid;
even if enemies attack me,
    I will still trust God.[b]
4 I have asked the Lord for one thing;
    one thing only do I want:
to live in the Lord's house all my life,
    to marvel there at his goodness,
    and to ask for his guidance.
5 In times of trouble he will shelter me;
    he will keep me safe in his Temple
    and make me secure on a high rock.
6 So I will triumph over my enemies around me.
    With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple;
    I will sing, I will praise the Lord.
7 Hear me, Lord, when I call to you!
    Be merciful and answer me!
8 When you said, “Come worship me,”
I answered, “I will come, Lord.”
9     Don't hide yourself from me!
Don't be angry with me;
    don't turn your servant away.
You have been my help;
    don't leave me, don't abandon me,
    O God, my savior.
10 My father and mother may abandon me,
    but the Lord will take care of me.
11 Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do,
    and lead me along a safe path,
    because I have many enemies.
12 Don't abandon me to my enemies,
    who attack me with lies and threats.
13 I know that I will live to see
    the Lord's goodness in this present life.
14 Trust in the Lord.
    Have faith, do not despair.
Trust in the Lord.


How do you express your devotion to God? 

“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Will you Pause today to worship God?

Make each moment count toward expressing your appreciation and gratitude for God.  We invite you to Pause today.

Today’s Suggested Prayer and Meditation Tool: meaning to pause® bracelet:  Prayer Pause
http://www.mcssl.com/store/meaningtopause/catalog/search  (Our Prayer Pause is made with Mala beads.)