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“Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.”
Hebrews 13:15 (AMPC)

What I love about this scripture is that it applies to both corporate and private worship. Worship is not something reserved only for Sunday morning or an evening service; it is a practice we should engage in daily. For example, when I am outside among God’s creation, I often find myself thanking Him for all the wonderful things He has made. In those moments, I am acknowledging and worshiping the Maker of heaven and earth.

King David is a great example of someone who understood the importance of worshiping God both corporately and privately. In 2 Samuel 6:14, we read that David danced before the Lord in the city—and yes, dancing before the Lord is biblical and is still practiced today. Additionally, David speaks of praising the Lord in Psalm 56. This is especially significant because, at that time, David was hiding from King Saul, who was trying to kill him. King David understood that the Lord is to be praised at all times—whether in good or difficult seasons, and whether in public or in private. It is also important to note that King David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22, NKJV).

So why are these two forms of worship so important? I believe it is because through both, we affirm our belief in God’s divine power and character. Psalm 95:1–6 illustrates this beautifully:

“O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation!
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!
For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
In His hand are the deep places of the earth; the heights and strength of the hills are His also.
The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.
O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker [in reverent praise and supplication].”
Psalm 95:1–6 (AMPC)

As everyday life goes on, it can be easy to forget the God of our salvation and how vast His works and character truly are. However, when we take time—both on Sunday mornings and privately throughout the week—to worship our wonderful God, losing sight of Him and His glory becomes far less likely. We then grow in our ability to worship God no matter what circumstances we face, just as King David did.

I encourage you to look for the small reminders of God’s goodness and greatness in everyday life. It might be your children, a sunset, or even the sound of your spouse’s voice. As Psalm 71:8 says, “Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day” (NKJV).