It’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. When you find yourself drawn to things that don’t fully satisfy you, it’s easy to become entangled in pursuits that distract you from your relationship with God. No amount of achievements, possessions, or approval can fill a void that only God can fill.
Your emptiness is a sign of self-centered living. Too often we are encouraged to chase success, wealth, and social validation. While there might be some satisfaction in obtaining these things, it’s all temporary. The sense of achievement fades quickly, prompting us to seek more.
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
A life spent seeking personal gain outside the will of God rarely leads to lasting contentment or purpose. When we turn our focus inward, we are usually more prone to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and the perpetual feeling of not being ‘enough’. True fulfillment comes when we shift our focus back to God, centering our lives on His purpose and love.
A life marked by peace, joy, and a sense of meaning is possible when we allow God to access the deepest parts of ourselves. Living a life of worship reorients us. More than just singing songs on a Sunday morning, it’s a response to who God is and what He has done, touching every aspect of our lives. God’s character naturally inspires awe, humility, and gratitude.
In response to God’s greatness and grace, we should let nothing compete for His love or His place in our hearts. When last have you stopped to think about His love, provision, and guidance? In Exodus 20:3, God commands us, “You shall have no other gods before me.” This call to acknowledge God reminds us that life is more meaningful and purposeful when it’s centered on him.
God’s Will and Purpose are What matter Most
True worship flows from a place of knowing and experiencing God. When you devote your life to worshiping Him, your priorities begin to change. More than a feeling, worship is a choice. You must choose to follow God wholeheartedly if you wish to see your life transformed.
“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:14 NASB
See, your focus has a powerful influence on your heart and mind, and by focusing on temporary things, you allow it to become the driving force in your life. It isn’t always easy, and it doesn’t happen automatically, but there is freedom in surrender. Personal success, comfort, and approval from others are incomparable to the worth of God.
Choosing to worship means choosing to put God first, even when distractions and challenges come your way. When you consistently make that choice, it reshapes your thoughts, desires and actions.
We can look to Jesus as the model for someone who worshipped with his whole being. He put God first by declaring, “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) Our time on Earth is brief. When you reflect on your life, can you honestly say that you are investing in things that matter?
Making God the foundation of your life is how you store up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19-20). If you hope to face the highs and lows of life with unwavering strength, then you need to put your hope in God. Let God define your values, your purpose, and your worth. When I think of a life of worship, I think about sacrifice, and I also think about doing everything from the heart for the Lord and not for people. (Colossians 3:23)
In essence, worship is sacrificial love and unshakeable devotion. When sacrifice becomes part of worship, you set aside self-interest. Setting aside time in prayer, being intentional in every task, relationship, or decision, practicing gratitude and surrender, and serving others selflessly is the kind of worship that endures.
Everyday Actions as Acts of Worship
Live with integrity. Show kindness. Treat others with love and respect. That is, do what is right and acceptable to God. Every part of our lives, including our work, our service to others, and even our leisure, can be an act of worship when done with a heart that seeks to honor God.
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 NIV
Everything we do, whether simple or complex, can be worship when done with intention for God’s glory. Approaching life this way transforms ordinary moments—like helping a friend, working diligently, or showing patience—into acts of worship. When you wake up in the morning, I want you to reflect on how you can align with His will.
Worship keeps us connected to God. By worshipping in spirit and in truth (John 4:24), you will find fulfillment that transcends temporary pleasures. The goal in the end is to grow closer to God, reflect his love, and fulfil the purpose He has created us for. The life you live here is preparation for the life you will live eternally.
According to Johnson (2017), “our spiritual act of worship is our life. A whole and complete life that is holy—which simply means ‘set apart’ or ‘different.’ By living life differently from the world around us, by breaking the patterns of the world and culture that surrounds us, we are offering up acceptable worship to God, true worship. A sacrifice of our entire being is how we respond to God and how we worship Him.”
When you dedicate all your actions, choices, and thoughts to glorifying God, every aspect of who you are and of your life should be offered to God because it is a testament to his goodness and grace. As devoted followers of Christ, we should seek to honor God above all else. All roads on this journey lead us to becoming more Christlike.
This path not only transforms us but also reveals God’s love to the world, making our lives a powerful reflection of His presence and purpose. As you move forward, ask yourself each day: How can I live in a way that honors God and brings glory to Him? Let your life, in all its aspects, be a continuous offering of love and devotion.
References
Johnson, R. (2017, November 17). Our life is our worship. Harvest Christian Church. https://www.harvestworld.com/our-life-is-our-worship/