1. The one I'm intentionally focusing on the most currently is Gospel Rehearsal. As Christians we should not throw the Gospel on the backburner after the moment of salvation. It should be part of your morning, noon, and night-time routine to remind yourself of it. For more on that, you can (and I would urge you to) buy a book here titled A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent. I can't imagine anyone who could regret that purchase.
2. Another big one for me is journaling. Whether it is a thankful journal, prayer journal, adoration journal, etc. I like to write things. I am a firm believer in the importance of journaling for women-the main reason being that it is a structured place to vomit your thoughts. If you have a Y chromosome you know what I am talking about. Womens' minds run 49234852 miles per hour all the time, and to slow down to the speed of your penmanship and let it all out is very helpful.
3. Time in God's Word is a huge form of worship! In fact, my next 3 ways sort of "stem off" of this one. It can be 1 Chapter or a whole testament (ok, so that's unrealistic) but my point is that for anything really-time in the Scripture is crucial. And what better way to praise and adore God, than to cherish what He has given to us and the parts of Himself that He has revealed to us?!? Bibles are a treasure!
4. Going deeper into the idea of worshiping through time in the Bible, is my next form- memorization. I've only been at work on this one for a month or two, but the results of it in my life have been monumental.
5. Next under the heading of "Time in God's Word" is meditation. I don't mean sitting "criss cross apple sauce" on a yoga mat making humming noises. What I mean by meditation is; constantly mulling over and considering-bringing back into the front of your mind. The best example I can think of is this: Job 37:14 "Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God."
6. Sorry this next one doesn't start with an "m", it's a disappointment I know. Prayer. It's not always directly through Scripture, but definitely can be, and should be paired together! About to open your Bible? Pray. About to open your mouth? (Especially about God's Word) Pray. Excited or thankful about something? Pray. Sad and discouraged? Pray. You get the point.
7. Being a servant can also be a form of worship. Which has a ginormous range of possibilities.
8. Fellowship with other Believers is another one! Whether that means a dedicated discipleship realtionship-or watching Dr. Who together..you can definitely worship through fellowship!
9. One of the most common-yet so often misused forms of worship is music. I myself am a big fan of music. I sing everywhere I go and I find myself singing along to songs I don't even like-just because I know the words. I have overwhelming urges to burst into song! And I can use that to draw my heart closer to the Lord, or pull my focus back in where it should be. Not just the 3 songs on a Sunday morning, but a constant worshipful practice.
10. You may think I am being jokeful about this one-but I swear on my bookshelf that I am not! Coffee is my last but not least way to worship. And not exclusively coffee, but really anything enjoyable. As aforementioned.. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him! So can I enjoy my coffee 10x more with that mindset? ABSOLUTELY! And believe me, the first time I was introduced to this concept and way of thinking I was actually out of town for lunch and coffee. Best coffee I have ever consumed-no joke.
Happy Tuesday! Go drink some coffee for the glory of God and have a splendid New Year! :)
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