What comes to mind when you hear the word worship?

Maybe it's your favorite song. A moment when you felt God's presence. A Sunday morning. A quiet prayer. Or a season when God met you right where you were.

But worship is so much bigger than a moment.

It's the way we respond to who God is. It's how we live when no one is watching, how we treat people, how we navigate disappointment, and how we surrender the parts of our lives we'd rather control.

Over the next 30 days, we're going to explore what it means to live a life of worship.

Not a perfect life. Not a life without struggles. But a life that continually turns toward Jesus.

Some days may encourage you. Others may challenge you. You may recognize areas where you've grown and others where God is still working.

That's okay. Spiritual growth isn't about having everything figured out. It's about allowing Jesus to transform us a little more each day.

So find a quiet place. Open your Bible. Be honest with God.

Each day, you'll spend time in Scripture, reflect on a devotional thought, examine your heart, pray, and listen to a worship song that connects with what you're learning. You'll also find a simple way to put that day's truth into practice.

And remember, this isn't about checking another thing off your list.

It's about making room for the One who created you.

All Scripture readings in this devotional are from the New Living Translation (NLT).