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[Drama](http://www.dramaministry.com/) Search [Blog Home](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles) # I Don't Go To Church TO Worship. November 06, 2012 by [Regi Stone](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/author/regi-stone) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Blog image for Theology of Worship series on going to church TO worship](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/3475-1.jpg?width=693&height=390&name=3475-1.jpg "Blog image for Theology of Worship series on going to church TO worship") "I go to church to worship" is a statement most of us have said or would agree with. However, when we go *to* church to worship, our experience often depends on the song choices, the ambience, the volume, whether the pastor is there, or some other expectation we have. Have you ever been to the mall *just because*? If so, you’ve probably bought something you didn’t need and felt like you wasted your time and money. However, if you’ve ever been to the mall to purchase a pair of tennis shoes or a belt, your experience is probably much different, right? You know which store or few stores you’re going to visit and you probably already have a price in mind. **The difference is focus**. Through the years, as I’ve attended church *to* worship, I often left feeling like I hadn’t really worshiped. My mind was some place else. My heart just wasn’t in it. The songs had too many words. I was coming off a busy week. The pastor was out of town. You get the point! [![Get 3 of Our Favorite Regi Stone Songs FREE:  Includes demos, piano and vocal charts, and much more!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2934518/b8957b91-0c98-4d61-a767-21b6a5fdda18.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2934518/b8957b91-0c98-4d61-a767-21b6a5fdda18) However, as I’ve learned more about becoming a daily worshiper, my experience with church has changed.  Becoming a daily worshiper brings focus. Becoming a daily worshiper means I walk in church wanting more of Jesus. That means the songs don’t all have to be on my top ten favorites list. The senior pastor could be on Sabbatical and that’s okay. Worship is my responsibility and privilege every day. So I decided... **I’m not going to church *to* worship anymore!** **Now, I go to church *with* worship instead of *to* worship**. This simple principle has allowed me a greater opportunity to experience God’s powerful presence rather than expecting a song or someone to do something extraordinary for me to find my way to worship. If you want church to become more than a place you visit once a week to worship, try practicing worship *throughout your week*. Allow it to become part of your every day. You may find, like me, that you’ll start going to church *with* worship and that will change church forever. What are some ways you’ve found to worship throughout your week? --- *--For more resources on developing a scriptural theology of worship, check out more blogs at [discoverworship.com](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/theology-of-worship).* Posted in: [Encouragement](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/encouragement), [Theology of Worship](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/theology-of-worship), [Spiritual Development](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/topic/spiritual-development) ![Regi Stone](https://blog.discoverworship.com/hubfs/Regi.jpg) ### Regi Stone In addition to his involvement at Discover Worship, Regi is a gifted song writer, artist, and worship leader. He spends a portion of each year encouraging worship ministries throughout the country. You can find out more about his music and events by visiting his website (registone.com). 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