GETTING THE MOST OUT OF WORSHIP

"Whatsoever ye do, do it HEARTILY, as UNTO THE LORD, and not unto men" (Col. 3:23).

Why do people attend worship service?

Some go just for the walk, Some go to laugh and talk.

Some go to meet a lover, Some go a fault to cover.

Some go to doze and nod, WHO GOES TO WORSHIP GOD?

What can we do to get the most from the worship service?

1. PREPARE! How? Preparation begins by going to bed at a decent hour on Saturday night. It also helps to rise early enough on Sunday so as not to feel “rushed”. Those who stay up late on Saturday or get up late on Sunday morning rarely come to service in a positive frame of mind.
2. EXPECT the service to be great. The attitude we bring to worship effects what we get out of it. Approach the worship with a prayer that this will be the greatest hour that you have spent in your life.
3. BRING your Bible. Having your Bible at hand is an indication that you came with a spiritual purpose in mind.
4. ATTEND bible class. Attending class is a great way to prepare your mind for worship. Those that routinely attend Bible class tend to get more out of worship than those who intentionally skip class.
5. FIND your seat promptly and spend a few minutes in meditation, Bible reading or silent prayer. It is amazing how this aids in focusing your mind on worship!
6. DETERMINE to give God your best in the service. Sing to the best of your ability. Pray with those leading the prayers. Check the Bible passages that are mentioned. Focus on the death of Christ as the Lord's Supper is served. Give happily when the contribution plate is passed.
7. RESOLVE to apply the lesson that is presented. Keep asking yourself, “How can I apply this in my life?”
8. REMIND yourself that this may be your last opportunity to worship God on earth. It might be your last chance to sing, pray, study, remember Jesus' death, and give. If you believe this, it will significantly effect your attitude in worship.

"Lord we come before thee now. At thy feet we humbly bow. O do not our suit disdain. Lord we seek thee not in vain.”

Jesus, always Jesus!

Dennis