Worship Is a Privilege, Not a Burden
Read Malachi 1:12–13
(13) “And you say, ‘What a burden!’ and you sniff at it contemptuously,” says the Lord Almighty. Malachi 1:13
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The people actually said,
"What a burden."
Can you imagine?
The opportunity to worship God...
And they saw it as an inconvenience.
Unfortunately, that mindset can sneak into our lives too.
"I guess we have to go to church."
"I guess I should read my Bible."
"I guess I need to pray."
Somewhere along the way...
An opportunity became an obligation.
But when you remember who God is...
Worship stops feeling like something you have to do.
It becomes something you get to do.
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Today's Question:
Do I see spending time with God as an obligation or an opportunity?
Today's Challenge:
The next time you pray or worship, intentionally replace "I have to" with "I get to."
Today's Prayer:
“Father, thank You for inviting me into Your presence. Help me never lose the joy of being with 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
(13) “And you say, ‘What a burden!’ and you sniff at it contemptuously,” says the Lord Almighty. Malachi 1:13
—
The people actually said,
"What a burden."
Can you imagine?
The opportunity to worship God...
And they saw it as an inconvenience.
Unfortunately, that mindset can sneak into our lives too.
"I guess we have to go to church."
"I guess I should read my Bible."
"I guess I need to pray."
Somewhere along the way...
An opportunity became an obligation.
But when you remember who God is...
Worship stops feeling like something you have to do.
It becomes something you get to do.
—
Today's Question:
Do I see spending time with God as an obligation or an opportunity?
Today's Challenge:
The next time you pray or worship, intentionally replace "I have to" with "I get to."
Today's Prayer:
“Father, thank You for inviting me into Your presence. Help me never lose the joy of being with 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