I was thinking the other day about what makes worship a heart moving, God centered experience for me vs. a "going through the motions" experience. I'm sure we've all had moments where we are really feeling it and moments where we are looking but just can't seem to find it.
For myself, I find that when I'm staying connected to God through the week on a daily basis I experience a greater depth of worship and connection with God during our time together on Sunday.
What does that daily connection mean for me? Taking time to talk with God... letting him know what's really going on in my heart, verbalizing my commitment to rely on him and trust him with my life... And always going back to thanking him for what he's done for me.
It's so easy for me to get out of the habit of remembering what God has done for me. And when I forget, I seem to get consumed with what I perceive is "not right" with my life. It's kinda hard to really praise God when I'm consumed with that type of thinking.
Gratitude fuels my worship. Time to go fill up....
