true worship
The Kind of Worshipper God Is Looking For
John 4:21–24
Have you ever wondered what God wants most from you? Not your perfection. Not your performance. Not your Sunday routine. Jesus tells us exactly what the Father is seeking:
“True worshippers who will worship the Father in spirit and in truth.”
—John 4:23
God is actively looking for worshippers, not singers, not church-goers, not busy people - worshippers
Worship in Spirit: A Heart That’s Alive Toward God
To worship “in spirit” means worship comes from the inside. It’s not about the building, the song list, or who’s watching.
It’s about a heart that is awake, honest, and open before God.
You can worship while driving, cooking, sitting in a meeting, or wiping away tears after a long day—because worship begins in the heart, not the sanctuary. It's cultivated all week long by your personal relationship with God.
Worship in Truth: A Life Anchored in Who God Really Is
Truth keeps worship grounded. It reminds us that God is holy, faithful, loving, sovereign, and true to His Word. When we worship in truth, we’re not just singing—we are agreeing with who God says He is, even when life feels confusing or overwhelming. Worship in truth means we come to God without hiding, pretending, or performing. We also come knowing that Jesus is the Truth and that through Him God provided a way of escape from bondage and into a new and wonderful relationship with God.
Worship as a Lifestyle, Not a Moment
True worship is expressed through our obedience to God, our gratitude for everything God provides and has done for us, our surrender to God's will, love for others even when it is hard and trust when we can't trace God's hand. obedience when it’s uncomfortable
The Invitation Today
Jesus wasn’t giving the Samaritan woman a theology lesson—He was giving her an invitation.
And He gives the same invitation to us.
women of the well (helping women find their voice )
Love without boundaries
Yesterday my pastor preached about love. There was a time when I would I tune out during these messages but I have learned that the concept of love is not as simple as it sounds. My mind immediately went to this scripture as he was talking.
"But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons (and daughters) of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your bretheren (or sisteren) only, what do you do more than others? Therefore you shall be perfect (or mature), just as your Father in heaven is perfect (or mature).
Too often we hear messages on love and we decide to love our children more, our spouses and our neighbors. But this love, though important, is not the only thing God is calling us to in this hour.
Several years ago I found myself working with emotionally disturbed children. It was so easy to become angry and frustrated by their behavior since they often hit, spit, kicked and call us horrible names. And then we would read their history. It changed my perspective and helped me to understand and have emphathy for them. It even caused me to fall in love them. Through this wilderness experience (that lasted 8 years) I learned unconditional love.
My question is this. Can you love someone outside of your circle? Can you love someone who doesn't act, think or look like you? Can you love someone whom you have been taught your entire life was your enemy? These are the characteristics of mature a Christian.
Contact Us
Dr. Phyllis can be reached by:
Phone at 585-752-5440
Text at 585-752-5440
Email at drphyllis@tehillahmusic.org
Tehillah Music Ministries
P.O. Box 19744 Rochester, New York 14619
