As a worship leader, I know the dangers of emotion-driven worship. But I also know the dangers of worship without emotions.

Emotions do not prove truth, but truth should strike a life with positive emotional force. It’s tempting to let the complex nature of both to say that worship is only singing in church and box up our emotions.

But God created us to worship and he gave us emotions. How do we unite the two?

What Is Worship?

Worship is more than singing songs to the Lord. It is living a life filled with adoration that prompts us to honor and obey him. worship includes singing, but it also includes choosing gratefulness over grumbling.

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Originally published June 05, 2025.