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A Heart Surrendered in Worship

Lord, prepare me to be a true worshiper Psalm 147:1 "Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful." Reflection For a long time, genuine worship has been a real struggle for me. I have grown so accustomed to simply listening to music rather than actively engaging in praise that breaking the habit has proven difficult. Unless a song truly resonates deep within me, I find my attention drifting away almost without realising it. So, when it comes to praise and worship, I have to deliberately lean in and press through. I am not entirely sure what caused me to withdraw in this area, but I know that I have. Even now, I am making a conscious effort to worship and praise the LORD wholeheartedly because I know that is exactly what God desires from me. God calls me to sing my praises to Him: "Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing." Psalm 100:2 God calls me to lift my hands to Him: "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the LORD." Psalm 134:2 God calls me to speak my praise to Him: "By Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name." Hebrews 13:15 Apply Today Praise the LORD God with dancing and with instruments: "Let them praise His name with the dance; let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp." Psalm 149:3 Prayer Dear LORD, there is no greater joy for me than to worship You. I come into Your presence with a thankful heart and bow before You today. I exalt Your name, for You are great and worthy of all praise. Thank You that "You have put gladness in my heart" (Psalm 4:7). All honour and majesty, strength and glory, holiness and righteousness belong to You, O LORD. In the holy name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Today's Fragrance: Give your whole self to worshipping and praising the LORD God.

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