Hello, dear readers! How are you doing today? I hope you’re feeling blessed and full of gratitude. I’m so excited to share something that’s been on my heart. Have you ever wondered about the different ways we worship our Creator? Whether it’s through Namaz or prayer, the beauty of worship is that it’s all about connecting with God. But here’s the most important thing: it’s not about the rituals themselves, it’s about who we are worshiping—our Creator, Jesus Christ.So often, we get caught up in the specifics—whether we’re doing things the "right" way according to others, whether we’re following tradition or impressing people. But worship is not about pleasing pastors, church members, or anyone else. It’s about finding ways to please Jesus, our Creator, the one who truly matters. Everything else comes second.
Why Namaz and Prayer?
We’re all here on Earth for one ultimate purpose: to worship our Creator. Namaz, the structured form of Islamic prayer, is one way people connect with God, and it’s a beautiful example of discipline and focus. And in Christianity, prayer is often more spontaneous, where we pour out our hearts to Jesus at any time and in any place. But here’s the thing—what if we could combine the discipline of Namaz with the intimacy of prayer?
Namaz is performed five times a day, which is such a beautiful and structured way of remembering God throughout the day. Wow! Imagine how much more connected we would feel to God if we had set times for worship just like we have times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Think about it—if we have fixed times for eating, working, meeting friends, or even going to church, then why not have fixed times for worshiping our Creator?
I’ve decided that I’m going to take this seriously. Let’s be honest with ourselves: it’s so easy to fake it in front of others, but when it comes to our Creator, there’s no room for pretending. Worshiping God is not something we can just fit in whenever it’s convenient. We need to make it a priority in our lives, with the seriousness and discipline that it deserves.
If possible, I encourage you to start doing Namaz or adopting a similar approach to your prayer life. Let’s follow the example of fixed prayer times—whether it’s five times a day like in Namaz or a set routine that works for you. The point is to be intentional and disciplined in how we worship Jesus.
This isn’t about blending religions, but about recognizing the importance of having dedicated, fixed times to remember our God, just like in Namaz. We need to cultivate the same devotion and structure in our Christian lives, where we talk to Jesus throughout the day, every day.
And, if I’m not wrong, when Jesus was here in human form, He too was disciplined in His prayer life. Jesus had fixed times for prayer and specific postures of humility before God. He often retreated to quiet places to pray alone (Mark 1:35), demonstrating not only His deep connection with God but also the discipline and regularity with which He prayed. Jesus showed us the importance of maintaining a strong, structured prayer life. If He, the Son of God, found it important to make time for prayer, shouldn’t we follow His example?
Let’s learn from Jesus and change our lifestyle to make sure we are giving God our best time and attention, just like He did.
Namaz teaches us that even our posture matters. When you stand, bow, or prostrate in prayer, it’s an outward sign of your inward submission to God. In Christianity, while we may not always have specific postures like in Namaz, we can adopt the same heart posture—a posture of humility, reverence, and total surrender.
Imagine starting your day by setting aside fixed times to speak with Jesus, to bow before Him in spirit and truth, to kneel in prayer, and to seek His face. How much more meaningful our day would be! How much more connected to Him we’d feel!
The truth is, we make time for everything else—meals, meetings, work, friends, church, even parties. Why not do the same for worshiping our Creator? Let’s be honest with ourselves—if we truly love God, why wouldn’t we make time for Him throughout the day? Jesus doesn’t want our half-hearted, leftover moments. He wants our full attention, our full devotion.
This is why I’m committing to follow both Namaz and prayer together. I want to have proper, fixed times to remember and worship my God, just like in the practice of Namaz. How amazing is that? Imagine dedicating specific moments in our day to pause everything, no matter what we’re doing, and just worship Jesus—letting our hearts be softened, letting go of our personal understanding, and trusting fully in Him.
Let’s stop pretending and start living with purpose and discipline when it comes to our worship. God sees our hearts—there’s no faking it before Him. So let’s be real, let’s be serious, and let’s make worship the center of our lives. When we make time for everything else, we can surely make time for God.
At the end of the day, worship is not about the outward rituals—it’s about the heart. Whether we follow Namaz or engage in spontaneous prayer, let’s remember that our ultimate goal is to please Jesus Christ, our Creator. Everything else comes second.
Let’s commit to making worship a part of our daily routine. Let’s follow Namaz and prayer with discipline, with love, and with an honest heart. In doing so, we’re not just checking off a religious box—we’re truly connecting with the One who gave us life.
Let’s start today, together. Stay blessed, my friends!💗
Regards,
Binduja Pillai
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