The world, heaven and earth, was created as God’s temple, and his image-bearers were the key elements in that temple.

Colossians 1:16 tells us that everything was created for God: “For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.” Don’t we live instead as though God is created for us, to do our bidding, to bless us, and to take

Worship can prepare our hearts to hear God’s word, because it draws us near to God’s presence. Sometimes just taking a walk in nature can heighten our awareness to God’s presence and prepare our hearts to hear God.