Carpe Momento: Seizing Every Moment for Worship

As someone who works at a church, it’s easy to assume I have worship figured out. But if I’m honest, my worship is often compartmentalized rather than continuous.

I pray in the morning, then dive into tasks. Days pass where I power through my to-do list but fail to connect to God’s presence. I’m burning out on busyness rather than basking in peace.

Last Sunday, Pastor Tyler delivered a convicting message, reminding us that true worship goes beyond Sunday habits. Using Romans 12:1, he explained that real worship is devoting our entire selves as an offering to God. Not just singing, but honoring Him with our thoughts, work, resources, bodies, minds, and hearts.

I realized I routinely put God in a box, limiting my opportunities for worship. I live most moments functioning as if He exists only for Sunday mornings, neglecting to worship Him minute-by-minute.

But God is worthy at ALL times, not just when church services occur. As Tyler emphasized – God wants all of us, not just compartmentalized pieces.

This truth resonated deeply, revealing my need to expand beyond surface-level worship. I want to honor God not just with songs, but with my speech, decisions, work, finances, and everything in between.

You see, worship isn’t ultimately for me. It’s centered on glorifying God’s name in all I do. I must guard against subtly worshipping other idols like busyness or pride.

My goal must be delighting in and revering God above all, from sunrise to sunset. Making worship a 24/7 lifestyle. There is no “ordinary” part of life outside God’s reign and worthiness.

What about you? Do you need to broaden your perspective on true worship? Let’s honor God moment-by-moment, offering Him our whole selves.

May our motivation be clear – to glorify God’s name, not simply satisfy our souls. Let’s lay down lesser idols and worship Him with all we are. Who’s ready to seize every moment?