John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Worship is different from prayer and praise. Prayer and praise may contain worship, but by themselves, they are something altogether different.
Prayer is the obsession of the soul with its needs. Prayer says, “Lord save me!” --- “Lord give me!”
Praise is the obsession of the soul with its blessings. Praise says, “Thank you, Lord for all you’ve given me and done in me.” God is worthy of all praise.
Worship is the obsession of the soul with God Himself. Worship says, “Lord, thank You for Who You are. Thank you for being holy, loving, merciful, saving and powerful.” Our knowledge of Him should cause us to bow before Him in humble worship!
Psalm 29:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
