What a great time we had earlier this week with our three days of prayer and fasting! Each night we gathered for a time of worship and prayer and it was amazing. I’ve been involved with some powerful worship times, and this week ranks right up there. On Wednesday, 28 people crowded into the back room of our office and they were loud. Real loud. I’m sure I will be getting a call from the yoga studio next door that was making an effort to meditate. Everyone was singing at the top of their lungs. Everyone had their hands lifted in praise to God. It was the kind of night where the person leading just wants to get out of the way.
I’m convinced there is a worshiper inside of all of us crying to get out. One of my favorite shows has just started its new season: The Biggest Loser. I love it because it actually changes lives. Each season starts with a group of people who are physically in the worst shape of their lives. They can hardly walk much less run. During their first few workout they faint, puke, scream, cry, and most of complain. However, a few months later those who have survived are transformed into amazing athletes. They are working out hours a day, running marathons and competing in challenges that most of us (I said “us”) could not do. How did this happen? Simple, our bodies are made for movement. They are only slowed down by mismanagement.
Much in the same way, our inner man is made to worship. Only mismanagement and neglect can silence the worshiper inside of us. Nothing can truly hinder our ability to worship – it is only our desire than can be tamed. Choose to let the worshiper out today. Psalm 34 says “I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.” We don’t need a worship team, four walls, or even our itunes to begin. All we need is our voice.
