“With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.” – Psalms 86:12 (NLT)
In tertiary institutions, especially universities, medical students are often considered the most diligent. This reputation likely stems from the rigorous nature of their training, which carries the serious responsibility of handling human lives. Their studies demand intense focus and dedication, as their qualifications—and ultimately, the well-being of future patients—depend on their expertise and commitment during their education.
This type of focus and commitment is how believers ought to approach worship to God. Your heart must be sold out in total surrender. We have already established that worship is the lifestyle of a believer (John 4:24). It is great to sing worship songs to God and dance in praise. However, that is not the only way to worship God. Worship is truly the adoration of God with your whole heart, in reverence to who Christ is and what He has done for us (Hebrews 12:28). To fully worship God, we must open our hearts and invite Him in.
Our anchor verse is a demonstration of submission to God. True worship must start from the heart before being expressed in other accompanying forms. As you create an atmosphere of worship, open your heart to God and let Him fill it.
We worship God not only to present our needs but also to express a thankful heart, exalting His name. True worship means praising Him in both good times and challenging moments—when life is smooth and when we find ourselves on our knees, leaning on worship as our source of strength. Worship is a way of acknowledging God’s constant presence and unchanging nature, regardless of our circumstances.
Worship comes with commitment and intentionality. If you can pass an exam through intentionality, how much more opening your heart to Him in the place of worship?
Psalm 28:7 NLT says “The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.”
All over the scriptures, we see David worship God with all his heart. This was evident in how he loved and praised God, danced, exalted God and consecrated his heart to God. David trusted and worshipped God wholeheartedly.
The question is, do you?
Dear Believer, today, evaluate your approach to worship. Worship God with an open and grateful heart and watch Him dwell richly in it. It is all about the state of your heart.
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