Worship

God always shows up when you are obedient. It’s amazing what happens when you choose to worship. Worship means intentionally uniting with God, saying, “I’m coming in, and I choose to be with You.” Whether it’s spending time together, simply seeking His presence, or even worshiping without song (as I sometimes do), I worship because He’s, my God. I worship to keep doubt at bay and to keep my heart aligned with Him.

Worship opens our vision. Even when I see so much need—in places like Canada or Manitoba—that I cannot reach it all, I know it starts right here with the people beside me. When you begin small, your sphere of influence grows, and the impact of your worship spreads outward.

Right now, there’s so much happening in our community. Our vision is bigger than we often imagine, and it will only become huge when each of us chooses to let it be huge. Worship isn’t measured by how many people we are or how grand our actions seem—it’s about the value we place on our relationships. I choose to be in a relationship with you, and that mutual choice is what opens the heart of worship.

Remember, worship doesn’t always start with a feeling; it often leads to one. A smile, for example, is a choice. Even if you don’t feel like it at first, you choose to smile—and eventually, that choice becomes genuine. In the same way, raising your hands or stretching out in worship may start as a decision, a push toward surrender, even if your mind is wandering. It’s the act of choosing to meet God together that makes worship powerful.

We must also stop worrying about what the next person is doing. If you feel God is here, let it be; if you sense His presence there, let it be. Don’t waste energy arguing about where God should be—simply be where He is. Today, I believe God is here, and it’s through our worship that His presence is released.

Jesus showed us that discipleship is more about acting on His nature than about the titles we bear. To truly be a worshiper, you must be a disciple—a person who meets God in that deep place where surrender happens. A place of worship isn’t just for teaching; it’s a place of listening, receiving His presence, and then giving to others.

Wherever you are, you must worship Him. Jesus didn’t come to conquer us; He came to save us so that we could become conquerors. He became our Savior so that we could transform the world back into the way God designed it to be.

Humility is at the heart of true worship. To step forward and represent God before others takes genuine humility. It isn’t about the clothes you wear but about humbling your heart so you can express His love. When we lead with stubbornness or dictate instead of walking alongside one another, we stifle the heart of worship. Instead, we must take responsibility, remain humble, and let that humility open the space for genuine connection.

As Psalms 22:26–28 reminds us, “The humble shall eat and be satisfied; Lord, humble me so I can be satisfied.” Let this be our cry as we choose to come into the heart of God. When we do, our doubts fade, our vision expands, and our worship transforms us and those around us.

Today, let’s choose to be where God is, to surrender our doubts, and to let our humble hearts express the love of Jesus Christ. He abides with us forever. Amen.