Some disjointed thoughts on worship

Why do you worship?

This is a question that I do not know how to answer. Usually I can take a stab at what is probably the “right” answer, even if it isn’t the “real” answer, but not on this one.

Why do we worship?

I could list the benefits I receive: rejuvenation, growth, learning, fellowship, communion, etc, but are these why I worship? If they were the only reason, then of what use would worship be in heaven?

To bless God. To lift up the Holy One. But does the God of the universe need my blessing?

Why do we worship?

I suppose the easy answer is I worship because I am commanded to, and because He is worthy of my worship – and these would probably be correct answers, but are they really the reason why I worship?

Is it because worship is why we were created? Not necessarily THE reason we were created, but a reason. Is it possible that when God designed us, he built into us a need to worship...

What affect does worship have on you?

“And when [Moses] came out (from the LORD’s presence) and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, they saw that his face was radiant” (Ex 34:34-35).

“Those who look to [the LORD] are radiant” (Psalm 34:5).

“We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face… But whenever anyone turns to the LORD, the veil is taken away” (2 Cor 3:13,16).