Why Worship?

I have been combing through the Psalms lately and looking for words that describe how we worship or should worship.  We worship because of who God is, and I have also looked for words that describe Him.  These lists are by no means exhaustive, but give us a glimpse into His character, and our response.

Ways we worship:

  • Praise
  • Declare
  • Sing
  • Meditate
  • Give thanks
  • Bear fruit
  • Come into his presence
  • Bow down
  • Kneel
  • Bring an offering
  • Tremble
  • Rejoice
  • Exalt
  • Make a joyful noise
  • Serve
  • Dwell
  • Abide
  • Bless his name
  • Sing a new song
  • Stand in awe of him
  • Boast in the Lord
  • Magnify the Lord
  • Exalt his name
  • Shout for joy
  • Sound the tambourine, the sweet lyre with the harp
  • Blow the trumpet
  • Exult in your name
  • Be still before the Lord
  • Wait patiently for him
  • Clap your hands
  • Worship in the splendor of holiness
  • Make music
  • Walk with integrity
  • Bless the Lord, o my soul
  • Call upon his name
  • Make known his deeds among the people
  • Lift up my hands
  • Praise him with dance, strings and pipe
  • If you are breathing, praise him

       Who God is:

  • Dwelling place
  • Refuge
  • Fortress
  • Faithful
  • Great
  • Mighty
  • Majestic
  • My help
  • Stronghold
  • Rock
  • King
  • Splendor
  • Strength 
  • Beauty
  • A Judge
  • Righteous 
  • Just
  • Marvelous
  • Exalted
  • Holy
  • Good 
  • Deliverer 
  • Protector
  • Shield
  • My hope
  • The strength of my heart
  • My portion forever 
  • Glorious
  • Redeemer
  • Most High God
  • Shepherd
  • God of hosts
  • A sun and shield
  • Forgiving 
  • Merciful
  • Gracious
  • Helper 
  • Comforter
  • Father
  • Living God
  • Keeper
  • Shade at your right hand
  • Wonderful
  • Healer
  • Upright
  • Lifter of my head
  • King of Glory
  • Mighty in battle
  • My light and my salvation
  • Powerful
  • Sustainer
  • Awesome

Published by michelledowdybytheway

I am a wife, mother of two, and a pediatric occupational therapist. I love God and believe he makes all things new if we place our trust in Him. I love to write and share things I have learned along the way. I hope you will join me in this space for grace and truth.

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