Day 5: Worship That Lifts

Focus Area - REACH UP
Stretching Toward God

Scriptures: John 4:23-24

Reflection: Worshipping God with our whole heart honors and glorifies Him. It also strengthens our relationship with Him. He will take what we give him and use it to transform our hearts and our lives.

Expanded Focus:
A few years ago, something happened that had me questioning God. I was confused and I was hurt. I had a hard time praying and all I could do was worship. I worshiped God with my tears. I worshiped Him in my heartache. I worshiped Him in my pain. I worshiped Him in my confusion. I worshiped Him in my disappointment and frustration. I worshiped Him with everything in me because that’s all I could do. And then I talked with Him and I leaned on His Word. I grew closer to Him and worked on rebuilding my relationship with Him. I worshiped Him with praise and thankfulness. And as I worshiped him, I healed. I started to hear Him once again and more often. He gave me His peace. He gave me clarity. He gave me revelation and understanding. I was able to see where I stepped wrong and repented. I had been joyless for so long without even realizing it. The joy that I had slowly let slip away began returning. I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit lives in me. At a time that I could’ve so easily turned my back on God, the Holy Spirit in me led me to worship Him and turn my focus back on Him instead. I thank Him often for never leaving me and always walking with me. If it wasn’t for His love, grace and mercy, I really don’t know where I would be.

I share all this to say that even when we don’t know what to do, the Holy Spirit that lives in each one of us does. Lean into Him.  We all worship differently. There is no set way to worship. When you do worship, worship Him with your whole heart, freely and without restrictions. God will meet you right where you are and lead you to the place He’s destined you to be.

Questions to Consider:

1. How often do you take time out to just focus on God and worship him?
2. How has worship affected your walk with God?
3. Set aside some extra time during this fast to intentionally focus on God and worship Him. At the end of the fast take some time to reflect. What did you experience?