Many people have asked me this question, and I understand why. We often think of worship as something we “do” for God, but deep down we sense it also does something within us. When we stand before the Lord in prayer, song, or quiet surrender, something sacred happens in our hearts. Worship is not just an expression of faith — it becomes one of the ways God strengthens that very faith within us.
In Scripture, we often see that faith grows when a person comes close to God. In the Psalms, David cries out, “My soul thirsts for You,” and in that longing he finds strength and confidence in God’s presence. When we worship, our eyes lift from our worries to the One who holds us. Worship reminds us that we are not alone, and this remembrance steadies our hearts. It teaches us, gently and repeatedly, that God is worthy of trust.
The Church has always taught that worship shapes the soul. When we kneel, sing, listen to the Word, or receive the sacraments, our hearts are drawn into God’s rhythm instead of the restless rhythm of the world. In worship, we remember who God is — holy, faithful, and near — and remembering this renews our faith. It isn’t about feelings or performance; it’s about allowing God to form us from the inside. In worship, His truth becomes our truth again.
And in daily life, worship becomes like a steady flame that carries us forward. When we lift our hearts to God — even for a moment — faith begins to grow in quiet ways. Gratitude deepens. Fear loosens its grip. Hope becomes clearer. Worship is simply the practice of turning toward God again and again, and every time we do, our faith is strengthened a little more.
May your moments of worship become places where God meets you gently, renewing your trust and filling your heart with peace. Each act of worship is a small doorway through which His love enters our lives.
— Fr. John Matthew, for Christian Way
