Living a Life of Devotion: 6 Simple Steps to Integrate Worship into Your Daily Life

Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:37

Jesus tells us in Matthew 22:36-39 that the first and greatest commandment is to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." He goes on to say, "And the second is like it: ' Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Furthermore, the Word of God tells us that “the righteous will live by faith” (Romans 1:17). For it is through our faith that we show our love, devotion, and worship to God in Christ Jesus. But how exactly can we integrate this form of worship in our everyday lives?  

Here are 6 Simple Steps to Living a Daily Life of Devotion

Start a journal of gratitude and write down at least three things a day that you are grateful for.

1. Be Thankful and Have a Heart of Gratitude -  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 tell us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  We should strive to make thankfulness a daily habit: Practice saying “thank you” regularly to God and to those around you, practice mindfulness giving thanks to God for all the many blessings you already have, keep a journal of gratitude, send heartfelt written letters and notes to express sincere appreciation for acts of kindness. The Holy Bible also tells us in James 1:2-3 that our trials are also our blessings and we should consider them a joy by always giving thanks to God, even during times of great difficulty.  Another good way to worship God through thanks is to write down three things that you are thankful for every day.  

   
   

   

   Give a small gift of kindness to someone to brighten their day.

   
   

2. Be Kind - Ephesians 4:32 tells us to “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” We can practice being kind to others through simple acts like offering help, lending a listening ear, expressing gratitude, and by being polite. Perhaps you could surprise someone with a thoughtful gift or care package?  Why not make a meal for an elderly neighbor or widow?  And, one of the best ways to be kind to someone is to forgive them, just as God in Christ Jesus forgives us every day.

   
   

   

   Put your complete trust and faith in God alone in Christ Jesus.

   
   

3. Have Faith - One of my favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 5:3-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.”  I can’t tell you how many times this one verse has kept me going during difficult and challenging times.  By putting our complete faith in God alone and not in ourselves or anyone else for that matter, we are showing God that we not only trust Him to do His perfect Will through us, but we are also displaying our love, dedication, and daily worship though our unwavering and strong faith in Him.

   
   

   

   Donate your time and talents to helping others and don't forget to glorify God while doing it!

   
   

4. Share Your Blessings With Others and Praise God's Name! - In Hebrews 13:15-16, we read, “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that openly profess His name.  And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”  God blesses us every day and He has also given us gifts and talents to be shared with others (1 Peter 4:10). Therefore, we should not only praise God’s name in everything we do, giving thanks to Him, but we should also share our blessings with those around us. For instance, if you have been blessed with the gift of empathy, then lend a listening ear to someone in need, if you have been blessed with a talent or a special skill, then volunteer your time and share it with others, if you have been blessed with money, then give generously.  Pray for people, help a stranger, compliment or encourage someone, donate used clothes and items to charity.  There are so many ways to share your blessings with others.  And, if you are not sure how to do this, then simply pray to God, our Father and Creator, and ask Him for His guidance and wisdom through Christ Jesus (James 1:5).   

   
   

   

   We should always show our respect to others, especially to the elderly.

   
   

5. Show Respect - 1 Peter 2:17 says to “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” Having and showing respect for others is such a profound and beautiful way for us to integrate daily worship and devotion to God in Christ Jesus. This involves treating people with courtesy, kindness, and by acknowledging their opinions, feelings, and worth.  The Holy Bible also tells us to, “Stand in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord (Leviticus 19:32).”

   
   

   

   We should love others as Jesus loved us.

   
   

6. Spread Love - Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another (John 13:34-35).”  As disciples of Christ we can spread love to one another in various ways and through small acts of kindness like holding the door for someone, offering words of encouragement, and by giving sincere compliments.  We can also do random acts of kindness such as paying for someone’s coffee, offering a helping hand, or by listening to someone carefully without interrupting.  You can let someone checkout ahead of you in the grocery store, buy a stranger a meal, or mow someone’s lawn who is in need. Tell someone you appreciate them just because, or spend time with a sick friend. Sometimes a person just simply needs a hug.  As you can see, there are many ways for us as Christians to show and spread our love to others as Jesus did for us.

   
   

   Please keep this list handy, use it often, and share it with others!

   
   

   Author’s Bio

   Isabella Boston

   Isabella Boston is a Wordsmith and the creator of Bella’s Attic Studio. She is well-versed in copywriting, articles and research, and medical content writing with a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), autoimmune disorders, and inflammation within the body. She is also a diarist and the author of Passion of Flames.

   
   

   When Isabella is not writing, she enjoys reading, fashion, learning new languages, and spreading God’s Holy Word.

   
   
   
   

   

   We can show our love for others by praying for them and by supporting them during their time of need.