Living with Heart: Worship in Every Moment

Devotional

Day 1: Heart Motivation in Daily Life

Our actions should stem from a heart of worship and gratitude, not from a desire to earn God's favor. This perspective transforms mundane tasks into acts of worship, allowing us to honor God in every situation. When we approach our daily activities with a heart full of gratitude, we acknowledge that every moment is an opportunity to worship God. This mindset shifts our focus from seeking human approval to glorifying God in all that we do. By doing so, we align our actions with our faith, making even the most routine tasks meaningful and spiritually significant.

Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us that whatever we do, we should work at it with all our heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. This scripture encourages us to see every action as an act of worship, transforming our daily routines into opportunities to honor God. It's not about achieving perfection or earning God's favor; it's about responding to His grace with a heart full of gratitude and worship. [23:08]

Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV): "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."

Reflection: Think of a mundane task you often do without much thought. How can you approach this task with a heart of worship and gratitude today?

Day 2: God's Grace is Ever-Present

Like a never-ending waterfall, God's grace continually pours over us. This grace surrounds us and empowers us to live out our faith in every aspect of our lives, reminding us that we are never alone. God's grace is not something we earn; it is a gift that is always available to us. This ever-present grace enables us to face challenges, make decisions, and live our daily lives with confidence and peace, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.

Understanding that God's grace is always with us helps us to rely on His strength rather than our own. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that we can trust in His provision and guidance. This perspective allows us to live with a sense of peace and assurance, knowing that God's grace is sufficient for every situation we encounter. [32:08]

2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV): "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to rely more on God's grace? How can you remind yourself of His ever-present grace today?

Day 3: Integration of Faith

We must avoid compartmentalizing our lives. Every action, whether big or small, is an opportunity to worship God. This holistic approach ensures that our faith permeates every aspect of our daily routines. When we integrate our faith into every part of our lives, we live authentically and consistently, reflecting God's love and grace in all that we do. This means that our faith is not just something we practice on Sundays but is evident in our work, relationships, and daily activities.

By integrating our faith into every aspect of our lives, we avoid the danger of living a divided life. Instead, we live with integrity, allowing our beliefs to shape our actions and decisions. This approach not only honors God but also sets an example for others, showing them what it means to live a life fully devoted to Him. [37:30]

James 1:22 (ESV): "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."

Reflection: Identify one area of your life where you tend to compartmentalize your faith. How can you begin to integrate your faith into this area today?

Day 4: Long Obedience in the Same Direction

True success in life comes from consistent, long-term obedience to God. This means faithfully honoring Him in the small, everyday actions, which collectively have a significant impact on our spiritual growth and witness. Long-term obedience requires patience, perseverance, and a commitment to following God's will, even when it is difficult or inconvenient. It is through this consistent obedience that we grow in our faith and become more like Christ.

By focusing on long-term obedience, we build a strong foundation for our spiritual lives. This foundation helps us to withstand challenges and remain faithful to God, even in difficult times. It also allows us to make a lasting impact on those around us, as they see the consistency and faithfulness of our walk with God. [49:42]

Galatians 6:9 (ESV): "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

Reflection: What is one small, everyday action you can commit to doing consistently as an act of obedience to God? How can this action contribute to your spiritual growth?

Day 5: Transformative Impact

By living out our faith with a heart of worship, we can transform our communities. When people see us going all out for God in every situation, it sets an example and can inspire others to seek and honor Him as well. Our actions, motivated by a heart of worship, have the power to influence those around us and create a ripple effect of positive change. This transformative impact extends beyond our immediate circles and can touch the lives of many, leading them to experience God's love and grace.

Living out our faith authentically and passionately not only honors God but also serves as a powerful witness to others. It shows them the difference that a relationship with God can make in a person's life and encourages them to seek that same relationship for themselves. By going all out for God, we become agents of transformation in our workplaces, homes, and communities. [45:35]

Matthew 5:16 (ESV): "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."

Reflection: Think of one way you can go all out for God in your community this week. How can your actions inspire others to seek and honor Him?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Welcome to Tab Church! Today, we delved into one of our core values: "We Go All Out." This value emphasizes the importance of heart motivation in everything we do, whether big or small. In a world where it's easy to be known for what we're against, we strive to be known for what we stand for. Our core values guide us in creating a culture that reflects God's love and grace.

We explored Colossians 3:23-24, where Paul encourages us to do everything from the heart as if for the Lord, not for people. This scripture reminds us that every action, no matter how mundane, is an opportunity for worship. It's not about achieving perfection or earning God's favor; it's about responding to His grace with a heart full of gratitude and worship.

We discussed the dangers of compartmentalizing our lives and the importance of integrating our faith into every aspect of our daily routines. Whether it's doing laundry, going to work, or having a difficult conversation, each moment is a chance to honor God. We also touched on the idea that God's grace is like a never-ending waterfall, constantly pouring over us, enabling us to live out our faith in every situation.

Finally, we reflected on the long-term impact of our daily actions. By embracing a heart of worship in everything we do, we not only honor God but also set an example for others. This approach can transform our workplaces, homes, and communities, making them places where God's love and grace are evident.

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Key Takeaways

1. Present**: Like a never-ending waterfall, God's grace continually pours over us. This grace surrounds us and empowers us to live out our faith in every aspect of our lives, reminding us that we are never alone. [32:08]
3. Integration of Faith: We must avoid compartmentalizing our lives. Every action, whether big or small, is an opportunity to worship God. This holistic approach ensures that our faith permeates every aspect of our daily routines.

4. Long Obedience in the Same Direction: True success in life comes from consistent, long-term obedience to God. This means faithfully honoring Him in the small, everyday actions, which collectively have a significant impact on our spiritual growth and witness.

5. Transformative Impact: By living out our faith with a heart of worship, we can transform our communities. When people see us going all out for God in every situation, it sets an example and can inspire others to seek and honor Him as well.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[20:02] - Introduction to Core Values
[21:23] - We Go All Out
[23:08] - Heart Motivation
[24:52] - Worship in Every Situation
[26:51] - Colossians 3:23-24
[28:52] - Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything
[30:26] - Responding to God's Grace
[32:08] - God's Grace as a Waterfall
[34:08] - God is Good and Sovereign
[35:31] - High Christology in Colossians
[37:30] - Lord Over Our Homes
[40:10] - Doing Everything for the Lord
[41:13] - Husband Laundry Week
[43:51] - Going All Out as a Church
[45:35] - Transforming Our Communities
[46:24] - Jesus Notices Our Actions
[47:16] - Divine Appointments
[48:04] - Trusting God in Every Situation
[49:42] - Long Obedience in the Same Direction
[51:15] - Opportunities for Worship
[52:53] - Heart Motive to Worship
[53:48] - God Can Do Extraordinary Things
[54:41] - Whatever You Do, Do It for the Lord
[55:56] - Closing Prayer

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

According to Colossians 3:23-24, what should be the motivation behind our actions? How does this align with the sermon’s emphasis on heart motivation? [23:08]
What does the sermon suggest about the importance of integrating faith into every aspect of our daily routines? [24:52]
How does the sermon describe God's grace, and what metaphor is used to illustrate it? [32:08]
What long-term impact does the sermon suggest our daily actions can have on our spiritual growth and witness? [49:42]

Interpretation Questions

How does viewing every action as an opportunity for worship change the way we approach mundane tasks? [24:52]
In what ways does the sermon suggest that God's grace empowers us to live out our faith in every situation? [32:08]
How can the concept of "long obedience in the same direction" influence our daily decisions and actions? [49:42]
What does it mean to avoid compartmentalizing our lives, and how can this holistic approach to faith transform our communities? [37:30]

Application Questions

Reflect on a mundane task you do regularly. How can you approach this task with a heart of worship, as if doing it for the Lord? [24:52]
Think about a recent situation where you felt overwhelmed. How can the understanding of God's grace as a never-ending waterfall help you in similar future situations? [32:08]
Identify one area of your life where you tend to compartmentalize your faith. What steps can you take to integrate your faith more fully into this area? [37:30]
Consider a small, everyday action you can take to honor God. How can you be consistent in this action to contribute to your long-term spiritual growth? [49:42]
How can you set an example of living out your faith in your workplace, home, or community? Share a specific way you plan to do this in the coming week. [45:35]
Reflect on a difficult conversation you need to have. How can you prepare for this conversation with a heart of worship and trust in God's sovereignty? [48:04]
Think of a person in your life who might be inspired by seeing you go all out for God. How can you intentionally demonstrate your faith to them this week? [45:35]

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "We live in a, in a very polarized culture and it's so easy for us to be known for what we're against, right? It's, and I'm not talking about just organizations, like even us as individuals, it's so, it's so much easier to just articulate the things that we stand against. But we've said as a church, we really want to be known as a community. And so we're going to be able to be known as a community. And so we're going to be known as a community of faith." [20:02] (23 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "We say this, we believe God calls us to strive for excellence. We seek to honor God. This is key. We seek to honor God in response to grace, not to earn it. Individually and corporately, God has given us abilities to influence and to serve God. And we the world for Christ and we seek to give him our very best. We grow in gratitude as God multiplies our efforts through the empowerment of his spirit." [24:52] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Jesus plus nothing equals everything. And we celebrate all the time around TAB that God has done for us what we could not do. Right? This is the heart of the gospel. God has done for us what we cannot do. There is no path to God that we can achieve on our human effort. It doesn't exist because the gap was too wide. The penalty of our sin was too great that God had to do for us what we could not do." [28:52] (36 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "God is good. No matter what is happening right now in this moment of my life, we recognize that God is greater and bigger, and he is truly working things out for my good in every situation. God is good, and God is in control. God is sovereign. If we really believe those two realities, boy, that's a game changer." [34:08] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Whatever you do, do it from the heart as something done for the Lord and not for people, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3, 23 through 24. What we're talking about again today is a heart motivation by which we approach every situation of life. And it is a heart of worship in response to God's grace." [26:51] (48 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "When we talk about we go all out, we're not talking about a measure of degree of effort, right? And that could easily be where we would go with this. But what we are talking about, we go all out. It's from a heart motivation. That's what we're going to be talking about today. So please hear, hear me out. It's so important that we begin from that, that place today. We are talking about the heart motivation by which we approach every situation of life." [23:08] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "I believe that when I stand before Jesus one day, and for those of us in Christ, there's no condemnation for those in Christ. So when we stand before Jesus one day, it's not going to be a shameful thing. But when we're in the presence of Jesus one day, and we're going back and we're looking over the real of our life, which that will happen for us as believers, I don't want to miss out on the opportunity that I'll have to sit down with Jesus one day and talk about the ways I was able to invest in my kids." [49:42] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Imagine what could happen if out in our community, right, if people began to associate, oh, that person goes to TAB church, like hire that person, hire them. Man, those people go all out in whatever they do. Imagine what this could look like in our workplaces. You know, imagine what this could look like on our college campuses if we had that posture about us. And it's not all for naught. It's not just for the here and for the now. I actually think that when we can infuse worship into our life on a daily basis, I actually have experienced, personally, our life is better that way." [44:38] (57 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "As we think about going all out, right, and I wanted, you know, I think sometimes we think about collectively as a church, we want to be a church that goes all out, and I am so thankful that I can say on worship services and on small groups and ABS classes, right, and the ministries of TAB, when I look around TAB, I see a dedicated people, right? So many people give of their talents, give of their time, right, their finances, and I see us going all out as a church, and I just wanted today as we're thinking about we also have to carry these as individuals, right?" [43:51] (42 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "And maybe that's the very place that God wants to empower us to do something extraordinary for his kingdom. And that's what I want us to step out into as we think about going all out in the daily situations of life. Whatever you do, whatever you do, playing soccer in the backyard with the kids, grilling steak out, on Friday night, that's a good one right there. Whatever you do, do it from the heart as something done for the Lord and not for people. Knowing. This is a pretty good promise. Like if we just stop and pay attention to the simple words in scripture, like this is pretty good." [54:41] (54 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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