Worship—some practical tips

Here a few practical tips to help us to worship our God well.
1. When to arrive for worship—always arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the worship, so that you can pray for
    yourself, the worship, your fellow worshippers, and the pastor, who will bring God’s word to His people.
2. What attitude to have for worship—we must humbly come expecting to meet with our God during the
    worship, and to honor Him above my mere feelings (Deut 28:47).
3. What to think as you are entering into worship—“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our
    faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of
    the throne of God” (Heb 12:2).
4. Where to sit during worship—not where I am comfortable, but where I can best participate and see God, in His
    word and praise.
5. How to offer your offering—please pray for it at home, and when you do arrive at church, please spend time to
    pray first for the worship, as well as give God praise and thanksgiving for all good things, thus offer your
    offering thankfully, humbly and out of love for Him.
6. How to sing during worship—with a heart, voice and attitude that best exemplifies God’s goodness, and not
    my mood.
7. How to pray—whether you are praying together with His people, or are led in prayer by someone else, please
    join the prayer wholeheartedly, so that our God, who hears our prayers, will be honored and glorified in our
    prayers.
8. How to hear the message—we must pray that we will be humble and attentive to hear what God has to say,
    and to obey what He commands, even when I differ with His thoughts (Is 55:8-9; Rom 3:4).
9. Where to look during worship—if possible, have your eyes fixed on the preacher, to “let none of his words fall
    to the ground” (1Sam 3:19).
10. How to leave after your worship—there must be a commitment to obey God’s word, as well as to be His
    fragrance to others, for we have seen Him face to face.