Not Only Sundays
“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” ~ Psalm 95:1-2 (ESV)
Talking on the phone, reading the newspaper, shaving, putting make-up on. Believe it or not, but this is what I see every morning while driving to work. Some mornings it is really frustrating to drive behind someone who drives 35 in a 45 zone. They are preoccupied with other things instead of driving.
But isn’t that what we do with God? We are preoccupied with our daily stuff and forget worshiping Him until Sunday. Then we put on our Sunday’s best and congregate with other believers. Is our Lord only to be worshiped on Sundays? What about when we do our daily chores? When we change diapers, fold the laundry, cook food or drive to and from work?
I challenge you this week and the weeks to come to worship and praise Him every single day. When you fold you laundry sing a song. When you change the diaper, thank and praise Him that you have a bundle of joy to change the diapers for. When you cook, put on your headphones and worship Him. Believe me, everything will go faster when you are in His presence.
As for me, when I am frustrated during the morning commute — I turn up the music and make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise. If the driver next to me at the stop-light thinks I lost all my marbles because I raise my hands to Him — I just turn and smile…
“Lord of Heaven and Earth. Remind us that worship is not only for Sundays. Lead us in praise and songs throughout the week. Through the power of Your Spirit let us declare Your glory in all things we do. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.”
Great reminder Iris- I’m going to pray as I walk to my campus.
Thank you for this reminder, Iris. Lord, may I only be preoccupied with You.
Wonderful reminder Iris! Thank you for this encouragement.
Beautiful reminder. May the name of the Lord forever be on our lips. ??