A Life That Sings Beyond Sunday

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. —Hebrews 13:15-16 (NIV)

From a tender age, we are taught to be kind to others and to share. We may also attend spiritual training, such as Sunday School or CCD, where we learn about God and the importance of giving Him praise.

But it may be later in life when we discover that doing good and sharing with others is also a way of worshipping God. In today’s verses, the writer of Hebrews places these two practices side by side—praising God with our lips and blessing others with our lives.

The pairing is intentional. Praise is not meant to be confined to the hymns and prayers of Sunday mornings. Praise becomes complete when it spills over into the way we treat people.

Worship is not just what we say to God; worship is also what we do for others.

And this kind of worship isn’t limited to the sanctuary. It grows in the quiet, ordinary spaces of our week—when we pause to give thanks before a meal, whisper a prayer during a commute, read a few verses before bed, or choose patience when frustration rises.

These small practices keep God’s presence active in our awareness, shaping our hearts so that goodness naturally flows outward.

This means our ordinary moments carry extraordinary potential. A word of affirmation, a gesture of generosity, a quiet act of service—these are not small things. They are ways of saying to God, “My life is Yours, and I want Your love to move through me.”

In a world that often rewards self‑promotion and self‑protection, choosing to do good becomes a countercultural act of worship.

Today, consider where your praise might take on flesh. Who needs encouragement? Who could use a listening ear, a hug, a warm meal, or a reminder that they matter? What simple practice—gratitude, prayer, Scripture, silence—might help you stay awake to God’s presence and give Him praise between Sundays?

Gracious God, teach us to offer You praise not only with our words but with our lives. Open our eyes to the people around us who need kindness, encouragement, or support. Let our actions reflect Your heart and let our generosity become a living sacrifice that brings You joy. Shape us into people whose worship overflows into love. Amen.

Peace & Grace,

Pastor Tim