Conform Thru Worship!
"And as we have borne the image of
the man of dust, we shall also bear
the image of the heavenly Man."
1 Corinthians 15:49
Neuroscientists say that the brain reacts
to focused thoughts in almost the same
way it reacts to physical actions.
Repeatedly imagining a perfect tennis
serve or golf swing results in the same
progress toward perfection as actually
practicing the action itself.
The Christian’s goal of perfection is to become
conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. That’s
not something we do in our own strength—it is
something that the Holy Spirit works in us.
What's the best way to focus on Christ? Worship.
Worship directs our love, attention, and praise to
Him who is
Lord of all. The more we focus on
Christ in worship, the more we become like
Him, conformed to His image.
Worship is not just a religious exercise; it's a
spiritually transforming process of focusing
on the One to whom we desire to be like—to
be conformed to His image.
"The more the soul is conformable to
Christ, the more confident it will be
of its interest in Christ."
Thomas
Brooks