The pursuit to happiness is paved with spiritual disciplines.

In this pursuit we have three enemies:

•The world•The Devil•Our Flesh

1. The path to happiness is paved with the brick of authentic worship.

2. Worshipping God is the most often given commandment in the Bible.

Ps 65:6-7

Come let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker

Words translated “worship” mean:

* To bow down or pay homage

Words translated “worship” mean:

* To be in awe

Words translated “worship” mean:

* To “blow a kiss”

3. Worshipping God is a spiritual discipline because it is easy to do it with little effort or thought.

Matt 15:8

These people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. John 4:23

But the hour is coming and now is when true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.

4. Our worship rises or falls with our concept of God.

5.Tips for those seeking to worship: a.Maintain faithfulness in

Bible reading and prayer. b.Praise God for his Mighty

Actsc.Praise God according to

His Excellent Greatness

d.Read the Psalmse.Singing is a major way

God has provided us to worship.

f.Memorize and sing songs throughout the day.

g.Listen to worship music

5.Tips for those seeking to worship: h. Do not let pride hinder

your worship.

6. The destination of those who choose the path of authentic worship is happiness and a healthier soul.

Eph 5:19…reciting psalms, hymns and spiritual songs for your own good…

Ps 71:23 my lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to you and my soul, which you have redeemed.