There are many ways to worship and gratefully praise our God. How you share your worship and praise with others is worth considering. I used to tell young parents who struggled with small children in the pew to “hang in there.” Their kids were learning and receiving much more than anyone realized.

If a young child watched your worship, would they be drawn to your praise and want to know your God? Do you share your gratitude to God in a public way?

Paul told the church in Colossae to “let the word of Christ dwell” in their lives “richly” or abundantly. Does God’s voice of Scripture abound in your thoughts, filling your heart with knowledge and joy? Does your worship teach and encourage those around you? Do you exude God’s wisdom with a thankful heart?

I’ve sometimes encouraged people to be aware of their face. Are your eyes engaged, seeing the presence of God in his sanctuary? Do you sing with joy and thanksgiving? 

Does your attitude reflect your love for the Lord, your love for his people, and your thanksgiving for the blessing of worship?

Would your face engage a child’s thoughts and attention? If so, then your worship has brought God the glory he deserves. Your gratitude for his love will be contagious, and others will experience your joy. 

How can you wisely worship God with gratitude? Allow his word, and his Word, Jesus, to dwell in you richly. If someone gave you a precious gift, you would want to display it so others could see it as well. The gifts of our faith and our salvation are more precious than gold. 

Wisdom is offering our gratitude to God. Will you worship with God’s wisdom so others can experience your joyful gratitude and want to know your God?