Namesake Week 4 Day 3: Worship

Today's Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Philippians 2:9-11 and Revelation 5:11-14

Have you ever gone to church and left feeling low? Every time I leave church I feel renewed and lighter, I can breath easier and feel ready for anything that come during the week. Its amazing how when we (Christians) come together as a community our hearts are transformed. "Worship shifts our focus outside ourselves and reminds us that there is a greater reality beyond the struggles we face." -Namesake

In the story of Daniel, his worship took away from the reality that he was a prisoner in a foreign land, but back to Jerusalem where he worshiped as a boy (back to a better time and place). When the King decreed to pray except to him Daniel was conflicted between praying to His God and His truth or praying a false God. So he went back to him room and prayed a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God. He continued to pray 3 times per day as always, he gave God thanks. Daniel was faithful in worship and prayer to God, even though he faced being thrown into the lion's den.

Daniel made a habit out of worshiping the lord. If we make a habit out of praying and worshiping the lord in the same place daily it will help us look beyond our moods, problems, and reality, ground us and make our hearts glad. The daily practice of prayer and worship will help keep our faith strong through good times and struggles. The act of worship is as important to our faith as breathing is to our bodies.

Not only is it important to pray and worship quietly and alone, but its important to join a community of like minded Christians and worship together. This community or family of Christians is a very important part of the Christian life. Its a reminder that we are never alone, we have a building full of brothers and sisters of faith. A reminder that we are not alone, and a place were we can turn to help us through our hard times. Knowing that we are not alone helps us stay spiritually alive.

Worship Keeps Our Faith Alive