
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