Dear Self,

Public worship is your response to the gospel, but it is a response that to be expressed with other believers. You should think of worship as an opportunity to offer something to God, not just to receive something.  You should come with the intention of offering your words, your heart, your mind, and your entire life to the God who rescued you from sin, death, and hell itself.

And one other thing – you should think of public worship as the pinnacle of the week. It is not the catalyst that gives movement to the other six days as much as it is the goal toward which you are working throughout the week. Your week should consist of days of private and family worship in which you are being prepared to meet with God as a church family.

From Note To Self, pg 115-116.