Doxology. The term is taken from the Greek, doxa, meaning glory. It is usually used to describe praise to the three persons of the Trinity. At the heart of worship is the Doxology of our hearts. Worship is about the heart. The following from Ralph Waldo Emerson gives us much to think about:
A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.
Psalm 139 says, "Search me, O God, and know my heart . . ." That whole Psalm speaks to the above. I would encourage you to read the entire Psalm and then take some time to let the Lord reveal what it is in your life that you tend to worship, sometimes in place of the Lord God. Ask, what is it that dominates my passions, my imaginations, and my thoughts. This is the beginning of worship for us all. Seek to know the true Doxology of your own heart and ask the Lord to fashion your heart as one that seeks Him and loves Him with all that you are. mjm
