Call to Worship God, to Gather Together
Psalm 107:1
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.
The worship to which we are called in our renewed state is far too important to be left to personal preferences, to whims, or to marketing strategies. It is the pleasing of God that is at the heart of worship. Therefore, our worship must be informed at every point by the Word of God as we seek God's own instructions for worship that is pleasing to him.
~ RC Sproul
Here is the final piece of the discipleship covenant this week along with a prayer of commitment. I pray that you can step into this covenant language with Jesus the Lord.
Finally, I acknowledge that this covenant partnership is not so much with a church or its pastor, but primarily with Jesus and His rightful calling on my life. I fully understand that although this may not be taught or expected at every church (be it Lutheran or otherwise), it is biblical and in accord with the will of Jesus for me as His disciple (Mark 8:34). Having counted the cost of discipleship, I want to follow Jesus and join Him on His mission of making disciples.
I believe that I am one of those disciples.
Prayer
Lord God, in view of your mercy, I offer my body as a living sacrifice, an act of worship — may it be holy and pleasing. Transform me by renewing my mind that I will be able to test and approve what Your good, pleasing, and perfect will is. (adapted from Romans 12:1-2)
Amen.