The modern church has unintentionally diminished the meaning of the word 'worship'. The term 'praise and worship' has become synonymous with music. Praise = fast songs / worship = slow songs. But the apostle Paul tells a different story in the New Testament. 

Romans 12:1 — Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 

In essence, true worship is about living a life of sacrifice to God. While music certainly plays a very significant role in our worship and connection to God, we do ourselves a disservice when we only associate worship with music. 

God is inviting us to a life of sacrifice. He wants our entire heart, soul, and mind, not just our musical preferences. 

From Sunday 11.21.2021