worship is essential to a vibrant, thriving Christian life. In worship, much like Thanksgiving,

we are reminded of who our God is and who we are. Worshiping Jesus grounds us in our identity

because it reminds us whose we are and all that he has done on our behalf.

Jesus is worthy of all our worship, and it's my prayer today that you have a fresh encounter with

him through this transformative avenue. Welcome to the first 15 podcast.

Our scripture for today comes from Psalm 29, verse 2.

Ascribe to the Lord the glory do his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.

Jesus taught us in John 4 verse 23,

but the hour is coming and is now here when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth,

for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.

Your Heavenly Father is seeking your worship. He longs for it. He so values your love and adoration

that he would send his son to die, that the path to encountering him would be made available.

You were first and foremost created to worship.

You were created to receive the love of your creator,

and in response, give him your heart.

You will never feel as whole as when your heart is connected to your fathers,

and you are giving and receiving love in worship. Colossians 3

verses 14 through 17 says, and above all these put on love which binds everything together in

perfect harmony and let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts to which indeed you were called in one body and be thankful. Let the word of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body, and be thankful.

Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,

singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

And whatever you do, in word or deed,

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