Devotional

There is something extraordinary about worship that many people overlook. It’s not just the music before a sermon or a few songs on a playlist—it’s a spiritual weapon. I used to think of worship as something we do at church, maybe sing along with if the mood was right. But I’ve come to realize that worship is not just a part of our routine—it’s part of our rescue.

Worship has the power to shift atmospheres, emotions, and even outcomes. I’ve experienced it firsthand. There have been moments when my mind was spiraling with worry or heaviness, and all it took was a simple act of praise—singing in the car, whispering a prayer, or declaring God’s faithfulness—for everything to change. The storm might not have disappeared, but the storm inside of me calmed.

Psalm 100:2 gives us a glimpse into the posture of worship: “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing!” That last part—come into His presence with singing—is a beautiful invitation. Worship is how we enter in. It’s how we step out of the noise of the world and into the presence of the One who brings peace.

We see powerful examples of worship throughout Scripture:

• In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are thrown into prison after being beaten. Their bodies are bruised, their future uncertain. But what do they do? They worship. And in their worship, God moves—the ground shakes, the doors open, and their chains fall off.
• In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat sends the worshipers ahead of the army. As they praise, God brings confusion to the enemy camp and gives Israel the victory.
• Worship invites God’s power into our situation. It’s more than a song—it’s a declaration that God is greater than what we’re facing. When we choose to worship—especially when we don’t feel like it—we are making a powerful statement: My faith is not in my circumstances, it’s in my Savior.

And here’s the thing: Worship realigns your perspective.

• It moves your focus from the size of your problem to the greatness of your God.
• It silences the lies of the enemy and amplifies the truth of God’s promises.
• It brings joy into despair, peace into chaos, and strength into weakness.

There have been times I’ve walked into worship dry and discouraged and walked out refreshed and hopeful—not because my situation changed, but because I changed. Worship reminded me who God is and who I am in Him.

So today, whether you’re in a season of joy or a valley of struggle, worship anyway. Lift your eyes. Sing out—even if it’s off-key. Whisper praise if that’s all you have. Your worship doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be real.