The nature of prayer and worship
“When we begin to see how much the Lord has done for us, and grow and mature in the knowledge and wisdom of Christ, we cannot help but praise God for who he is and the amazing grace and love he offered at his own enormous cost. Prayer and worship flow naturally from the hearts of those who know and trust their God. We love him because he first loved us. God is our champion and our vindication, he created us and knows us by name. He parted the Red Sea for the Israelites, shut the lion’s mouth for his servant Daniel, and sent his only begotten Son to die for our sins and to bring us back to himself. God has done everything to make himself known to man, but the world still refuses to recognize him. As the Body of his Son Christ Jesus, we of all people should trust and praise our God. As the Psalmist asks rhetorically, “Whom have I in heaven but you?” (Ps. 73:25). Conform your mind to the Word of God, present your body a living sacrifice to him, fear him because your very existence depends upon him, believe in the victory of Christ through his cross, and rest in the redemption he has graciously provided. Remain in his unfailing love where nothing can separate you from him, and abide in Christ, your holy armor and everlasting protector.” - Michael Martin, Answers in Action
