ADORATION
Adoration is ministering to God’s heart through worship.
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What is Adoration?
Connecting with God through adoration is ministering to God’s heart through worship. Worshiping through melodies and songs ushers you deeper into the Lord’s presence.
When we lavish love, awe, and affection upon Jesus, we are telling Him, “You are God and You alone are worthy of my worship.” Every thought, every lie, and every spirit must go when we are in His presence! Our only focus is to love the Lord and give Him all of the honor, praise, and glory He is due.
When you worship, your songs, words, and melodies are aligning with heaven. You are joining in with the chorus of angels in awe of the holiness of God. No one can compare to our God. There is none other worthy of our praise.
The beauty in encountering God daily through Adoration is the exchange that takes place. You first receive affection from God, and then you pour that affection back out to Him. When we sing of our love to God, He sings it right back to us! Posture your heart to receive as you engage in Adoration.
We love because He first loved us. This means that to connect with God through Adoration, we must first open our hearts to receive affection from our Father in heaven. Posture your heart, hands, mind, and entire body to receive the love of God.
We believe that as you connect with God through Adoration, you will be brought into healing as you exalt the One who is higher than every other thing. There is deliverance in His presence! As you receive love from God, you will be able to pour out your love to Him and worship Him in freedom.
If you are struggling with lust, worship the One who is pure (Hebrews 4:15). Fix your eyes on Jesus, whose blood cleanses you.
If you are struggling with pride, exalt the One who did not expect equality with God a thing to be grasped, but humbled Himself by taking the form of a servant (Philippians 2:5-11). If you are struggling with comparison, exalt the One who gives you your true identity (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Whatever might be attempting to steal your gaze from God, declare His word over yourself. Receive His overwhelming love for you, so you can lavish your love on Him.
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Practical ways to connect with God through Adoration:
LAVISH LOVE
Take special time in your daily encounters to lavish love and affection on the Lord. There’s power and beauty in spending time with God for no other purpose than communing with Him and resting in His presence.
SING DIRECTLY TO GOD
Sing to God—don’t just sing about Him. Sing directly to Him.
PICTURE JESUS
As you worship, picture Jesus right in front of you. What is He doing? How is He moving? What facial expression is He making? What’s on His mind?
SIT IN SILENCE
Take time to pause the music and sit in silence. He loves when we worship Him, but He also wants to talk back to you!
WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH
Think of each melody as a key to unlocking a new understanding of God and His truth. When we worship in Spirit and Truth, there are endless ways to unlock the Father’s heart and deeper revelations.
SING THE BIBLE
It doesn’t matter what you sound like! Singing scripture can help you better understand what God is speaking to you through His Word. You can repeat verses exactly, rephrase them in your own words, or use them as a reference.
SING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Your heavenly language can be used for more than just prayer. It can be used to worship! "I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.” 1 Corinthians 14:15 ESV
PLAY AN INSTRUMENT
Play melodies on your chosen instrument, giving the Holy Spirit space to be your author and composer.
PUT ON MUSIC
Put on instrumental music or worship pads during your daily encounters.
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Encouragement
In your worship, put your focus and adoration to the Lord instead of toward what is grabbing your attention. When you worship Him, you are magnifying the Lord over everything in your life. Some think worship is a response to a feeling, but worship is a response to who He is. Don’t hold back your worship based on what you are feeling.
Worship the Lord at all times! The reason you can bless the Lord at all times is because He is worthy of worship at all times. You can give to Him before you receive. He is a rewarder of those who seek after Him (Hebrews 11:6). Find the way to give adoration to Him in the season you are in. Worship is a heart posture.
Whether you can sing or you’re not musically inclined, you don’t need to perform. Your adoration moves God’s heart, no matter what you sound like.
Suggested Activities
Write songs, poems, or love letters to God.
Create a playlist of worship songs that get you into the Presence of God for your daily encounters.
Sing Scripture. When you sing Scripture, it can help you understand it.
Picture the Lord in front of you as you worship. How does He want to reveal himself to you?
Spend time with your instrument or voice with the Lord. Offer this to Him. Even one note moves His heart.
Sing your heart to Him. Sing spontaneous songs.
When you worship, put your mind on seeing the face of Jesus so you can sing directly to Him. Worship is not for you! Sing about what He has done and who He is.
Sing or declare the Psalms.
Sing in your spiritual language.
Listen to worship music in your daily encounter!
Scripture
Exodus 32, 1 Chronicles 23, The Book of Psalms, Psalm 34, Psalm 63, Psalm 84, John 4, John 12, Ephesians 5:15-21, Colossians 3, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Corinthians 14, Hebrews 9, Hebrews 11:6
Books
How to Worship a King by Zach Neese
Following the River by Bob Sorge
Mix It Up
Learning how we connect with God shows us how we can enter into His presence daily. While you may best connect with God through one or a few ways, remember that you can connect with God in all the ways! Use this guide below to help you grow in connecting with God through Adoration by pairing it with your favorite way.
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While you are connecting with God through fasting, spend intentional time adoring God through worship. He rewards those who seek Him! While you are withholding from worldly satisfaction, lavishly supply God with worship and adoration. Posture your heart to receive from the Lord as you engage in your fast. God wants to give you an abundance as you deny your flesh!
Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
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When you are reading the Bible, take time to sing and place melodies behind what you are reading. It doesn’t have to be for anyone because it is between you and the Lord. Turn on instrumental music and allow Holy Spirit to fill the space. Let Him give you the words to say and the melodies to release. He is the author of your faith, so let Him author your thoughts and meditate on who He is!
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Sing songs about the wonders of creation to our Creator. When having your daily encounters outside, take time to meditate on the awe of God’s creation. Your awe will minister to His heart! Listen to the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the sounds of the creatures around you, the sounds of rushing water and ask yourself, “How are they singing to the Lord?” Join in with their chorus and worship Him!
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Take time throughout your day to minister to God’s heart through your movement. In the midst of moving from place to place, keep your heart bent towards Him. Sing in the Spirit, sing a spontaneous song, or express to Him how you love Him. Ponder on the attributes of God that you love when you are moving.
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As you connect with God through adoration, create a new song, a new painting, or a new writing for Him. Write a letter expressing your thankfulness and adoration to God. Turn on instrumental worship music and create your art based on the thoughts that flood your mind. In the midst of those melodies, let the Holy Spirit guide your hand. He is the Ultimate Creator, so let Him author creation through you!
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Sing in the Holy Spirit. When you are singing in the Spirit, ask God what questions you should ask Him. In your daily encounters, ask God, “Father, what can I do to please you today?” When you hear Him, respond and ask Him to teach you. Leave space for the Lord to speak back to you in worship. He desires to speak to you as you engage in Adoration!
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When you are alone with God, you can come to Him in full vulnerability and authenticity. In solitude, worship God from a completely exposed state. Then, sing to Him! It doesn’t matter what you sound like because it is just between you and the Lord. Your authentic worship moves His heart. Take time to let melodies and songs usher you into deeper intimacy with God. Write down what He says to you in those moments. That is His love song to you!
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As you connect with God through learning, take extended time to connect with God through Adoration. Study the Levites. Worship will bring new perspective on the revelation God is showing you through His Word! Engage your mind as you sing to the Lord. What scriptures come to mind as you sing certain lyrics? What biblical stories are the songwriters pointing you back to? Remember, we worship in spirit and truth. It is not real worship to God if it isn’t done with His truth!
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Connect with God through Adoration by worshiping God as the Perfect Judge. He is the author of heavenly justice. Ask God to reveal a new facet of His righteous character to you. Before interceding, spend time worshiping God for who He is. He is holy and righteous. Sing this to Him! Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and praise. This is how your requests are made known.
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Adoration is a lifestyle. When you are serving the least of these, keep worship unto God in your heart. Before you can minister to others, you need to first receive from Him. We love because he first loved us! What is His love song to you? Ask Him. Take time to receive love from the Father, so you can pour that love back out to God by serving others.
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Take time to look back on all that God has done in your life and thank Him for it. This is an act of worship! Let these memories put meaning behind the words you sing. When you sing of His worthiness, think back on how He has shown Himself worthy. When you sing of His goodness, think back on how He has been good to you. When you sing about freedom, think back on how He has set you and others around you free! Let cadence and melodies usher you into remembrance. As you worship, your thoughts will testify to the faithfulness of God!
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