December 20th, 2023

Sometimes I am tempted to think that all my praying and singing is wasted motion. I mean, I don’t feel anything, I don’t sense God’s presence. But I press on – offering a sacrifice of praise, as it were – then suddenly everything changes, and I realize all the effort was designed to press my face against the window of eternity until I could see the face of God. True worship only happens when we catch sight of the Lord, high and lifted up.

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power.”

— Revelation 4:11

Lord Jesus, help me to worship by rote, if need be, until the revelation of Your presence turns my mechanical efforts into a spontaneous dance of praise. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.