This chapter was about worship that pleases God- giving your all. God doesn't want partial obedience and halfhearted commitments, but full sincere devotion.
--God is pleased when worship is
accurate. Worship has to be based on scripture, not our own ideals. Worship God in spirit and truth. Ensure that your worship is aligned with according to the word of God.
--God is pleased when our worship is
authentic. Worship must be genuine and heartfelt. Worship isn't saying words that just sound good, but looking past words and expressing emotion and feelings from the heart. "Your biggest distraction in worship is yourself". I found that interesting but true. We tend to get caught up in what we want in worship, or what others may think. Make your worship sincere and focused completely on God.
--God is pleased when our worship is
thoughtful. "If worship is mindless, it is meaningless". It is good to worship God with fresh words and thoughts instead of repetitive and overused phrases that you say simply because everyone else does or because they sound good.
--God is pleased when our worship is
practical. When the bible says "love God with all your strength", it literally means that. Take great effort and energy to express your love for God. Even if it means giving him glory in a tiring body. It may not always seem convenient to us, but God is worth it all.