The hurry-up world we live in means people rarely take time to read the directions, and the same in unfortunately true in the Christian life. We forge ahead to service, fellowship, study, evangelism, and missions without ever stopping to complete step #1: Worship.

It is politically correct to say that everyone is free to worship God in his own way. Granted, people are free to "ascribe worth" to anyone or anything. But Scripture is clear: There is only one God, and He alone is to be worshipped, in spirit and in truth.

When was the last time you stopped and reveled in a sunset? Or explored the intricacies of a flower in the garden? Many people have lost the ability to be amazed at the greatness of God. There is a direct correlation between childlike wonder at God and the ability to worship Him for who He is.

Some people think sacrifice means going to church in the rain. But worship in Scripture conveys a different kind of cost; one that the worshipper bears personally. What we are willing to sacrifice is an indicator of the value we place on the object of our worship. Genesis 22

Ever wonder why Madison Avenue uses jingles and songs to sell products to the American consumer? It's because the human mind remembers words and melodies more easily than plain speech. That God-given ability finds its chief application in worship.

Instead of great singing, some Christians claim just to be making a "joyful noise," unto the Lord. Since God is more concerned with the heart than the art, that's okay. But every believer should use the gift of melody and music to worship God. Ephesians 5:18-19; Colossians 3:16