Do you wait for church services to worship God?

Question

I am amazed at the amount of people who think that we only worship in church. I have often dropped to my knees right here in my own house.
I don't need church to do this. Do people really think that Christians only pray in church?

Answer 1

I would like to think I worship God at least daily.

Like most Christians I am at times sinful, and I can't call it worship when I am committing sins, but when I feel the regret and repentence afterwards I think that is a form of worship.

Jesus often spoke of those who especially needed forgiveness and how grateful God is when they seek Him. The story of the Prodigal Son is probably the best known of these lessons, in which the sinners who stray furthest are the greatest cause for rejoicing when they return.

I believe we worship when we pray, even if it is as simple a prayer as one asking for the red light to change at an intersection. Sometimes I pray God will just help me get through a week. Even these lowliest prayers qualify as worship, and I am glad God recognizes that we are weak.

Answer 2

Found this on "The Sacrifice of the Mass"
and thought it answered your question rather well.

"We are called to be joyful! But if you think that glee is the appropriate attitude while standing at the foot of the Cross, I think there might be a little something wrong with your wiring. If you don't understand what I mean here, then trust me, my friend, with all due respect, you don't understand what the Mass is. I beg you to consider that possibility and study this! Really, do you think Our Lady and St. John were standing at the foot of the Cross singing anything like "Shine Jesus Shine" or dancing or waving their arms around in joy? Even if the Mass were only a memorial of the "Last Supper" as as in the Protestant way, what's the "mood" of a Jewish seder, anyway? Are they be-bopping all over the place and raising the roof? Or are they somberly, with gratitude and humility, re-experiencing their deliverance? Even if the Mass were a mere memorial of Calvary, would you commemorate the Sacrifice of anyone or anything else by bringing out the Rock and Roll and having a party? Have we lost all sense of majesty, awe, thanksgiving, gratitude, and duty?"


Our awareness of the glorious fact of His Resurrection is ever-present ..........it is the very reason we worship on Sundays, but that joy is tempered by the Sacrifice and by the knowledge that while He is risen, He pours Himself out to us yet -- and we still have our own Calvary to go through.

Source(s):

fisheaters.com

Answer 3

Unfortunately sometimes I do not give God the attention/worship He deserves. I believe that this is something that happens to alot of people. I do try but sometimes I get caught up in my busy life but I do love God and believe that church isnt the only place where God can be worshipped. Everywhere is a great place to worship God.

Answer 4

I worship God every minute of everyday! I don't need a church service to do this.

Answer 5

No. I do pray in church, but I pray more outside of church, in my own home. It's not necessary to travel to a church building every time you wish to say a prayer.

Answer 6

so many people make their life a prayer. and no, I don't only worship at Church.

Answer 7

No, I don't worship imaginary beings. My GF has dropped to her knees in our house, but not to pray - figure it out.

Answer 8

No I do it all day long.Everyday, I am so much happier.

Answer 9

I would hope not, I do that too, Freedom is great!!

Answer 10

no they dont.