Wondering into Worship

It's hard to concretely think about worship and maybe that's the point. Maybe worship isn't something we're supposed to be able to explain or put a finger on. There is a great deal of wonder associated with worship because wonder is the basis of worship.

There will never be a perfect definition of what worship is supposed to be, but this is one of the best attempts I've read on defining what worship is. Please feel free to comment and add what worship is to you.

"Worship is when you’re aware that what you’ve been given is far greater than what you can give. Worship is that awareness that were it not for his touch, you’d still be hurting, bitter and broken. Worship is the half-glazed expression on the parched face of a desert pilgrim as he discovers that the oasis is not a mirage. When we try to make a science out of worship—we can’t do it. No more than we can “sell love” or “negotiate peace.” Worship is a voluntary act of gratitude offered by the saved to the Savior, by the healed to the Healer, and by the delivered to the Deliverer. Worship is the 'thank you' that refuses to be silenced." -- Max Lucado

When we learn to wonder, we'll learn to worship.

"I will remember the deeds of the Lord;

yes, I will remember your wonders of old.

I will ponder all your work,

and meditate on your mighty deeds.

Your way, O God, is holy.

What god is great like our God?

You are the God who works wonders;

you have made known your might among the peoples.

You with your arm redeemed your people,

the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah" (Psalm 77:11-15)

What does worship mean to you? Feel free to comment and add to the discussion.