The following worship profile is taken from the Praise and Worship Study Bible published by Tyndale House. I highly recommend this study Bible for all who would like to learn more about worship. Let's take a look at the worship example of David:
Thomas Jefferson penned the text of the American Declaration of Independence, served two terms as president of the United States, invented useful devices, and wrote articles and treatises on a great range of subjects. But if his grave marker is any indication, he wanted most to be remembered as the founder of the University of Virginia. How would David son of Jesse want to be remembered? As the brave teenager who killed the Philistine giant, Goliath? As the greatest king in Israel's history? As the father of Solomon, the wisest of men? A compelling argument can be made that David would want to be remembered, first and foremost, as a passionate worshiper of God.
David the Worshiper
In 2 Samuel 6, King David supervised the return of the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Obed-edom to the city of Jerusalem. It was a joyous occasion, punctuated by loud music and the exuberant shouting of the Israelite people. But certainly the most striking sight was the behavior of the king. Taking off his royal robes, David led the procession, leaping and dancing "before the Lord with all his might" (2 Samuel 6:14). Such an unashamed display is hardly the behavior of someone who is trying to "establish and image" or "guard a reputation." It reveals the passionate heart of a man who loved God.
Learning from David
Read the Psalms to appreciate the great range of circumstances in which David praised God. These hymns celebrate God's love and mercy in the midst of victory, sadness, confusion, oppression, contentment, and wonder. The Psalms share a common theme: God is in control, and therefore we can trust him. How did David become such a passionate worshiper? What qualified him to be called "a man after [God's] own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14)? Perhaps the secret may be found in prayers like this one: "Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, that I may honor you. With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever" (Psalm 86:11-12).
Following the Example
If your life ended today, how do you think you would be remembered? How would you like to be remembered? Why not make David's prayer your own? Commit yourself to live and worship with an undivided heart and to live a life filled with undiminished and unending praise for your Lord.