Worship Is More Than Showing Up
Read Malachi 1:10
*(10) “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar!”* Malachi 1:10
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One of the strongest statements in this passage is when God says He'd rather shut the Temple down.
Why?
Because worship had become a performance.
People were present.
But their hearts weren't.
That should stop every one of us.
Because it's possible to attend church...
Sing the songs...
Read your Bible...
Even pray...
And still be far from God.
God has never been impressed by empty religion.
He wants your heart.
Always has.
Always will.
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Today's Question:
Am I simply going through the motions, or am I genuinely worshipping God?
Today's Challenge:
Before you pray or read Scripture today, stop for a moment and remind yourself who you're about to meet with.
Today's Prayer:
“Lord, don't let my relationship with You become routine. Give me a heart that genuinely delights in worshipping You.”
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Weekly Memory Verse:
"For I am a great King,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my name is to be feared among the nations." Malachi 1:14
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. "Holy Forever" – Chris Tomlin
2. "The Heart of Worship" – Matt Redman
3. "Only a Holy God" – CityAlight
4. "King of Kings" – Hillsong Worship
5. "Worthy of It All" – David Brymer
*(10) “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar!”* Malachi 1:10
—
One of the strongest statements in this passage is when God says He'd rather shut the Temple down.
Why?
Because worship had become a performance.
People were present.
But their hearts weren't.
That should stop every one of us.
Because it's possible to attend church...
Sing the songs...
Read your Bible...
Even pray...
And still be far from God.
God has never been impressed by empty religion.
He wants your heart.
Always has.
Always will.
—
Today's Question:
Am I simply going through the motions, or am I genuinely worshipping God?
Today's Challenge:
Before you pray or read Scripture today, stop for a moment and remind yourself who you're about to meet with.
Today's Prayer:
“Lord, don't let my relationship with You become routine. Give me a heart that genuinely delights in worshipping You.”
—
Weekly Memory Verse:
"For I am a great King,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my name is to be feared among the nations." Malachi 1:14
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. "Holy Forever" – Chris Tomlin
2. "The Heart of Worship" – Matt Redman
3. "Only a Holy God" – CityAlight
4. "King of Kings" – Hillsong Worship
5. "Worthy of It All" – David Brymer