There is a way to live beyond the lifestyle in the natural, and the answer is found in John chapter 4. Jesus met a woman at the well, and He was weary and needed a drink. When He asked her, she was surprised that He would talk to her since she was a Samaritan and He was a Jew. In that time, they didn’t communicate. But I found this to be an interesting conversation between the two. Jesus introduced her to a living water and to those who receive it, will never thirst, for a fountain of water will spring up into everlasting life. He was talking about the Holy Spirit coming alive in us like a fountain. It didn’t matter who she was, it was free to all. He then told her what He knew about her and she was amazed. Then He made a very important point regarding worship and true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth and He is looking for such people in you and I. God is Spirit and I believe through the Holy Spirit we can live a lifestyle of worship unto the Father. At the end of the story of the woman at the well, it was truly only the beginning for her, as she went on and told others of her new-found faith in God and many were saved through her testimony. Hallelujah!
Here are some ways I’ve discovered in living a lifestyle of worship and the first is… total surrender. Dying to self and living for Him in everything, it’s not about what you want but what God wants to do in and through you every single day. Then there’s sacrifice, you give up your desires and ambitions and let Him have His way. Don’t let anything hinder you or distract you for living wholly for Him at all times. Make the most of every moment dwelling in His presence, walking in His presence with the Holy Spirit and let Him lead you step by step to do the Father’s will.
Drink of His living waters ( Holy Spirit) He is the river of life that is alive within you. It is a new refreshing daily. Stir up those waters through praise and let the glory of the Lord manifest Himself through you in ways you never thought possible. As you taste and see that the Lord is good, His word is honey to your lips, sweet and plentiful, lovely and pure with great glory and strength, so you may rise above circumstances of everyday life.
As you allow the Holy Spirit to come alive in you, that is living the ultimate lifestyle of all times and there is none other that could match His. It is possible to worship Him in spirit and in truth, so keep your eyes on Jesus. We all need a continual overflow of this living water working in us and through us for we know if we become dry, there is an enemy who is like a roaring lion and he seeks to destroy and devour you. Let us press in and press on towards the mark of the prize of the high calling. Let us put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. A true worshipper is real, and 100 percent sold out to God, and it is not a part time, but full-time lover of God.
Also, a genuine, faithful prayer warrior that puts on the full armor of God to take on and destroy the works of the enemy. My desire and I know it is yours too, to be that true worshipper Jesus spoke of so we can be pleasing to Him always and live the lifestyle that He desires of us. Living His lifestyle is truly the only way to experience His joy unspeakable and full of glory, and great peace like no other that is beyond understanding and more. Praise God!! May this word encourage and lift you up this day. Love & Blessings always, Lollita
Phil.3:14, Gal.2:20, John3:30, 1Cor.15:31, Isaiah 61:3, Gal.5:16, Rom.8:14, Ephesians 6.
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Author June Hodgins 