The Bible was not written simply to give us academic information about God. It was written that we may know God today in a personal way. The Bible is the believer's guide to worship God. The Bible is like a menu in a restaurant. "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8). To taste and see is to worship God personally.
Worship God through prayer and praise. The Bible teaches us how to worship God. It's important to understand that worship is a personal encounter with God. It's more than speaking and singing words from memory. Opening our hearts to God is true worship. Worship is not a monologue. It's praising God and listening to God with our hearts (Hebrews 3:15).
Worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). Understand that worship is our personal response to God's love and goodness in Christ. We worship God daily with our songs of praise and prayers of thanksgiving. Surrender ourselves in body, will, and emotions to God through worship (Romans 12:1-2).
Worship God with others in church, family gatherings, and small groups. Hearing testimonies of how others have experienced God is helpful. Be encouraged in your faith. Trust God to work in your life, as you encounter Him in daily worship. Praise God that He is working in you for your good and His glory, "for it is God who works in you, both to will and to do for His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13).
