Worship Diary

It was a cold day, so I was enjoying having my hands immersed in hot, sudsy water. While I washed, I sang,

“I love Thee, Lord,
And I lift my voice
To worship Thee,
O my God.”

Then the words hit me, and the question formed, “Can I really be actively worshipping God while I wash the dishes, sweep the floor and do the baking?”

I love to sing, and I love to join in congregational singing and to sing praise during my quiet times. Yes, in those contexts, I have recognised singing as an act of worship. But during my busy times – the fact that I can be lifted above the everyday hustle and worship even then, how precious it was!

If you have never done so, notice the words of many of the hymns – they are heartfelt prayers! But not all singing is worship. It is possible to sing without meaning or feeling. What makes the difference? In Colossians, we are told, to “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16

And Ephesians 5:19 speaks of “making melody in your heart to the Lord.” This is the key. To sing from your heart to the Lord – this is worship.

~ Bethany writes from WV, USA – November 16, 2006