When you use the word WORSHIP, what exactly do you mean by that? Is worship a song you sing? Is it about the outfit you choose to wear? Is it only a specific day of the week? Is it your “chosen” seat to sit in at your place of worship? Is it only worship if you are singing a hymn, you heard your grandparents sing? Is it only heartfelt if your arms are raised? Is it only Holy Worship if you say your AMEN out loud? Is it only considered worship if it is an older tradition? Is it only worship if you are inside a church? Is it only worship if there are laser shows and big screens?

I personally believe worship can be private. It can be while you are driving your car. You can worship Jesus with your thoughts. Worship is defined as reverence, awe, honor, adoration. If Jesus is your Lord and Savior, then it is about HIM. How you show reverence, awe, honor and your adoration are personal choices.  It truly is not about what you are wearing or how well you sing or what song you are singing. It is not if you are seated in a pew or church chair; it is not about singing your grandmother’s version of a song, or the even if you are singing the latest rock band’s praise rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.” Does worship happen if you sway your arms?  Does worship happen on Tuesday mornings? Friday evenings? Can worship occur if you are in your jammies? The answers are YES!

We are loved unconditionally and our style of worship is and always should be just about Jesus. Your worship pathway is YOUR praise to Him. Are you in jammies or humming the latest version of Rock of Ages? Your worship is all about Jesus!  Let all the “options” for worship be about Jesus. Worship our Lord, praise His Holy Name. Bottom line: it is all about you, Jesus!

Jill