Praise and Worship to Glorify the Lord

There are three essential elements matters in the worshipping the Lord

• The purpose of creation to honor and glorify the Lord

2.The purpose of Salvations is to honor and glorify the Lord

• The attitude of the believer towards God – one of praise

HOW TO DEVELOP PRAISE AND WORSHIP IN YOUR LIFE.

First learn to be spirit filled. The following are practical steps to having a spirit filled life.

• Get Saved (John 3:3)
• Confess and forsake all sin daily (I John 1:9: Proverbs 28:13)
• Die to yourself and your pleasures (Galatians 2:20)
• Present your body to the Lord as a living sacrifice, for His service (Romans 12:1)
• Ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:19-13). You usually have not because you ask not (James

4:2).

• Have faith that the Holy Spirit will empower you to do what He has called you to do (Acts 4:29, 31)

7.Obey the Holy Spirit when He directs you (Acts 5:32)

PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING:

Honor Jesus at all tines

Love the Lord with your mind, body and the spirit Meditate on God’s word“Use the Lord given gifts and talents.

WORHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HIS HOLINESS

• Maintain an attitude of gratitude (I Thessalonians 5:18)
• Enjoy worshipping God in the presence of the other believers and in the church service,

Bible study gathering and in fellowshipping.

• Have family devotionsPraise the Lord as a family giving thanks unto the Lord
• Determine to surround your life with the right kind of music (Ephesians 5:19)
• Fellowship with the right friends and fellow believers provokes more praise and Worship.

In conclusion God is to have preeminence in our life. Jesus is our Lord, Our Idol and our Hero, and nothing is to be loved, praised or worshipped above the Lord. SELF EXAMINATION: what is your out attitude towards the Jesus Christ? How is your worship towards Him?

SAMUEL S. CHILAKA

UECF Music ministry