God connects with his people through contemplative moments of meditation and through celebrations filled with dancing and clashing cymbals. When you worship God, you are showing him that you believe he is worthy of your attention and love. In the podcast Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life, Dave Cover breaks down sections of scripture through prayer and meditation.
Here are 7 episodes that discuss how to communicate with God using your mind, body, and voice through worship.
Before you can do something whole-heartedly, you need a why. This episode provides just that. Dave talks through Psalm 33 and breaks down the purpose of worship music. If you want to learn more about how worship music connects your soul to God, this episode is for you.
🎧: Why We Should Worship | Prayer on Psalm 33
Have you ever felt awkward during the worship music on a Sunday morning? Maybe you don’t know what to do with your hands, you’re unsure if you should open or close your eyes, or you just don’t like singing. Psalm 95 teaches you to flip the switch in your brain so you can choose to worship.
🎧: Do You Find It Hard to Worship? | Psalm 95
Dave describes worship as “drinking from a fountain of water when you’re dying of thirst.” Do you want to experience worship like this? First step: cut out distraction. Psalm 96 shares how to sing God a new song and focus your heart on him alone.
🎧: Why Worship Is So Worth It | Psalm 96
The Bible tells us that God is the source of all light, life, and joy. The best way to tap into that source? Worship. Right worship is important to faith in God because it reveals how much you value him. If you want to learn more about right worship of God, check out this episode.
🎧: Light and Life and Joy From Right Worship | Psalm 97
If you’ve been around The Crossing, you’ve probably seen Scott lead worship on a Sunday morning. Since joining staff at The Crossing 23 years ago, Scott has seen firsthand how God moves through music. Find out what you can learn about God’s character through worship music.
🎧: The Power of Music | Interview with Scott Johnson | Psalm 98
Low-grade, ever-present anxiety is common in today’s culture. However, God doesn’t leave you to handle that tension on your own. He wants to connect with you. Dave shares how to connect with God through your body in worship to find rest and peace.
🎧: A Meditation on How Surrendering Yourself to God in Worship Overcomes Anxiety
On Sunday mornings, worship director Scott Johnson often leads the congregation in times of meditative worship. This is a way to quiet your mind and connect with God deeply. Are you ready to take part in this worshipful practice? Check out this guided meditation.
🎧: A Prayerful Meditation with Scott Johnson