"Why I Don't Worship"

Part 1:
Why I Don’t Worship

Okay, I admit it. Often on Sunday mornings, I’m just not in the mood to worship. And if I don’t feel it, there’s no point in faking it, right? But hey, it’s not my fault! I just can’t get into the music. Sometimes too slow. Sometimes too fast. And I don’t always like the style. So there goes my worship; what else is a guy to do? Isn’t that all worship is about—singing at church on Sunday?

I usually have a lot on my mind, too, so I can’t be expected to pay close attention. I’ve probably heard it all before anyhow. Same ol’ stories—how many times can you read the same book and expect to hear anything new?

And the prayer requests, well, I don’t usually know those people anyway. As long as the guy up front is praying, that’s good enough, right?

Oh, when I’m at home? Or at work during the week? What in the world does that have to do with worship?


Part II:
Why I Do Worship

Okay, I admit it. Often on Sunday mornings, I’m just not in the mood to worship. But what does my mood have to do with who God is?1 It’s not about me—it’s about him.2 So I share my “joyful noise” with the church, offering him music from our hearts.3 Tuning into the lyrics, I thank God that he’s among us, accepting our sacrifice of praise. Strange how that shifts my mood….

Another odd thing…regardless of what’s on my mind, God uses his timeless words to speak to my situation.4 His words are so alive and fresh.5

And the prayer requests—every week they reveal how much we need God.6 Others desire that I pray for them—what an awesome opportunity and responsibility to have conversations with our Father.7

The rest of the week? The two hours I see God at Central are short compared to the rest of the hours and many ways I see him all week long.8

So why do I worship? Because when I look for him, I find him.9 And when I find him, how can I not worship?10

REALLY?
Look it up yourself!

1. Psalm 100:3; Rom. 11:33-36
2. Acts 17:28; Rom. 9:20
3. Psalm 98:4; Col. 3:16
4. Isaiah 55:11; Heb. 4:12
5. Isaiah 40:6-8; John 1:1,14
6. Psalm 62:5-8; Phil. 4:19
7. James 5:16; 1 Sam. 12:23
8. Psalm 145:1-3
9. Psalm 63:1-5; Jer. 29:12-1310. Matt. 28:9; John 20:28