Make
a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Psalm 66:1
When was the last time you and God met together for a worship service? No choir. No piano.
No order of service. Just you and God and prayer.
Want an example? Listen to the psalmist: "I cried to [the Lord] with my mouth, and He
was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. But
certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who
has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me!" (Psalm 66:17-20).
Did you notice what was happening in those verses? The psalmist called out to God in
praise. He came with a pure heartcleansed by confession. He was confident that God
was listening. God accepted the prayer, and He lavished His love on the person praying.
The psalmist's worship included praise, a pure heart, communicating with God, and then
God's affirmation and love were poured out. Yes, true worship took place.
What a pattern! Think of the spiritual advantage you gain and the honor God receives when
you practice worship by prayer. Anytime, anyplace, you can worship the Lord and He will
bless you.
Are you ready to worship?
-JDB
In solitude, on wings of prayer
My soul ascends before the throne;
My only hope of strength is where
My heart and God's meet all alone.
-Anon.
God speaks to those who take time to listen, and He listens to those who take time
to pray.