I worship God when I show respect and reverence for His house. “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!”(Psalm 84:1, NIV).

I worship God when I use my abilities to do His work. “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men” (Ephesians 6:7, NIV).

I worship God when I bring my gifts to Him.“Have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them”(Exodus 25:8, NIV).

God is always ready to forgive me. “You are forgiving and good, O Lord”(Psalm 86:5, NIV).

God’s commandments help us understand Him. “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble”(Psalm 119:165, NIV).

God has a plan to take care of me. “Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today” (Exodus 14:13, NIV

Celebrations help us remember what God has done for us “I will remember the deeds of the Lord” (Psalm 77:11, NIV).

God is working to reach my heart.“You are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God” (Psalm 86:10, NIV).

Jesus gives us hope.“Jesus Christ . . . by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope” (2 Thessalonians 2:16, NIV)

Jesus gives us joy.“ ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’ ”(Luke 2:10, 11, NIV).