5 Ways to Live Sunday All Week

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We live in a world filled with a lot of racket. Outside of church on Sundays, it can be hard to keep focused on God. We can start out our day telling ourselves we won’t allow anything to distract us from talking with or spending time with God, then, not a few moments later, find something catching our attention that keeps us from exceeding. A lot of this has to do with what we allow into our lives that can distract us from God. There are so many things in this world that fight for our time and when we allow them to take too much of it, we lose our focus. But what would life look like and feel like if we were worshipful, not just on Sundays but every day of the week. What would our lives look like if we were to worship daily in such an invigorating way that even when we aren’t worshiping in church, the worship might linger and invigorate us? We have the power to do just that. Here are five ways to live Sunday all week.

Start Your Day with God

A great way to live out Sunday all week is to pray at the start of each day. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.” Before you get out of your bed, start your day quietly with God. Spend some time thinking about the blessing of knowing God is present in every part of your day. Praise Him for He is good. Now, more than ever, it is a time to call on the name of Jesus Christ. Call on Him and He will hear and answer your prayers in His ways and in His timing. Never let go of your desire to see the hand of God move upon your life.

Speak Non-Memorized Prayers from the Heart

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Jesus calls us to pray. This is how we communicate with God and develop a closer relationship with Him. Prayers are a great way to focus your day on hope and strength and the best prayers come from the heart. While memorized prayers can be a good-baseline, non-memorized prayers are great because they come from your heart and really reflect where you are in that very moment. For example, at meal times, let go of the memorized “God is great, God is good” prayer. There is nothing wrong with this prayer, but you can easily get more personal by singing a blessing or going around the table and having each person thank God for a part of the meal. The rest of the time, engage God in conversation all day.

Turn Up the Praise Music

The Bible tells us, “And David danced before the Lord will all his might” (2 Samuel 6:14). Sing and dance like David. Turn up the praise music. Lift your hands in the air and dance with joy. Psalm 149:3 says, “They should praise Him with dancing. They should sing praises to Him with tambourines and harps. There are many worship songs that will light up your soul and increase your faith in God. These songs are electrifying and filled with a powerful message about faith and God’s love. It’s good to be reminded of this outside of church. It’s fun to sing in the car. It’s also hard to be impatient with drivers when your heart is filled with worship. Also take the time to sing and dance with your kids. They will love these moments too.

Take a Walk

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The Bible tells us, “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known” (Psalm 19:1-2). Go outside and take a walk. Stop and use all your sense to enjoy God’s creation. It’s so easy to get distracted by entertainment, social media and life’s demands. Take a break and enjoy the beauty that’s right outside your doors. For those of you who love the outdoors, you can worship while in God’s creation, instead of inside a church building. Go to a local trail or park and pray with your eyes open to the wonders around you. Look at the grass, the trees and any source of water, and animals. Marvel in the fact that God made it all.

Celebrate Grace Moments

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Psalm 77:11-12 says, “I will remember the things the Lord has done. Yes, I will remember the powerful works of long ago. I will think of all Your work, and keep in mind all the great things You have done.” One great way to live Sundays during your week is to celebrate the moments of God’s grace. Make a note of God’s blessings on your calendar, including birthdays, anniversaries and baptisms. People sometimes worry that while they have Christian faith, they feel they don’t find significant signs of God‘s presence in their daily life. What people often forget is that such moments are there but are missed because they’re not recognizing God’s grace right in front of them. Acknowledge these moments that are beautiful reflections of God’s love.