How to Worship God as a Christian

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

If it's God you're after and who you want to please and live a life for, worshiping him is a pretty big thing. 'Worshiping' God doesn't mean bowing down on your knees in some ritualistic way humming like a monk. There's heaps of ways to worship God in everyday life which God loves and you'll love doing too!

Ingredients

Bread
Wine
(To be done only if you are a priest.)

Steps

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Sing. Psalm 95:1 says "Come let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!" Sometimes you won't feel like you are giving God much but try to learn to love to smile and try sing along to religious songs. Try to come away energized because you are devoting your time to Him and solely focused on Worshiping God and Jesus singing from your heart, and as Nehemiah 8:10 says "The joy of the Lord will be your strength."
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Pray. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive them their sin and heal their land." According to Ephesians 6:18, God loves it when we come to him 'with all kinds of prayers and requests' and pray to him. Heart felt sincere prayers like "My heart says of you 'seek his face!' Your face Lord I will seek" (Psalm 27:8) are what God stokes on. God loves it when we worship him in devoted prayer. It's an awesome way to start the day because you find God's Holy Spirit fills you and you can't help but let your light shine to the rest of the world! (Aka the people around you.)

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Give offerings or sacrifices. That is how to worship God, and the Christian sacrifice is by offering bread and wine. In Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches, the priest transubstantiates the Bread and Wine into the Literal Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Offer incense to God. The next time you are praying to Him, have incense for your prayers.
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Light candles for God. When praying to Him, have some quiet time, and in a darkened room, light a candle to show your reverence for Him.
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Give. Hebrews 13:16 says "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." This is a form of worship. It's better to give than to receive. Give God and other people your time, skills, resources, money and love! It's such a great feeling empowering someone/making their day by doing something for them.

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Community Q&A

Question

Why should I dress modestly?

Abbie Oglesby

Community Answer

Your body is considered the temple of the Holy Ghost. Dressing modestly not only respects yourself, but also this temple.
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Is lighting candles and incense demonic?

Community Answer

Not in itself. God looks at your heart and motivations. If you rely on candles and incense to feel that you are worshiping, however, then it has become a crutch and is bad. Let all you do glorify God.
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Can I clap my hands during worship songs?

Community Answer

Yes.
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How do they treat others?

Community Answer

Christians treat others with the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
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Are there any Biblical references about offering incense to God?

Community Answer

Exodus 30:34-36 speaks of taking fragrant spices and blending them into an incense to be placed in front of the Ark of the Covenant.
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Is giving priority to family instead of church activities wrong?

Community Answer

Why not bring family to church activities? Church can really bring people together, it's a great thing to do as a family. If your family refuses to take part in church activities, try your best to make time for both.
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How do you worship God?

Community Answer

You might sing songs about Him, acknowledge his greatness, read the Bible. You can pray, too. Consult your local church or spiritual leader for guidance.
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Is going to work on Sundays unholy?

Community Answer

It depends on your denomination. Some denominations of Christians believe that working on Sunday is bad, but others don't have an issue with it.
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How should Christians treat others?

Community Answer

Christians should treat others with love, compassion, and respect.
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Can a Christian drink alcohol?

Community Answer

As long as it's a small quantity, it's fine. You shouldn't get drunk, that's harmful to the body, and you should not drink if you are underage. A glass or two of wine every other night is fine, but don't overdo it. God wants you to treat your body like a temple.