Worship Wednesdays

Most worship that we do is filtered through our minds. We may be performing an act, but our mind must remain focused on the object of the worship in the first place. God specifically calls us to worship from a logical standpoint. Romans 12:1-2 says, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your LOGICAL worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may discern what is the will of God- what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Traditionally, the term “spiritual” is used in place of “logical.” Notice that the second portion focuses on the renewing of our minds. According to my sources, “logical” is a better term to reflect the word usage in this passage. So, how do we worship God logically? We work at transforming our mind to thinking like Christ would think. We must not forsake the acts of worship, but the act is only important based on where the mind is during the act.
I sat through a Catholic Mass once. The priest really said some amazing things. The Biblical texts used were outstanding and his interpretation of the text was pretty good too. I didn’t necessarily feel a move of the Spirit in the place, but I left with my mind filled with the things of Christ. Talking to a few of the relatives after the service, not a single person could give me any kind of insight into the worship service that took place. They basically went to just say they went. I went with the intent of renewing my mind. They were Catholic, I am not. Who do you think worshipped God in a more acceptable way during that service?
All I’m saying is pay attention to what your mind does during those times of worship. Do you let it wander all over the place, thinking that just performing the act is good enough? Let’s be better than that. Let’s have the mind of Christ.