Post written by Jon Morris

Have you ever used this line before? Has anyone ever used this line on you before? Maybe it’s been years since you were in the dating world or maybe it’s been days. It’s somewhat odd to me that in a dating relationship we can be so quick to take the blame to avoid confrontation. I know, I know, the girl/boy you were dating was really weird or controlling and you needed out. So we take the high road and bow out gracefully trying not to stir the pot. If your attempts at this were anything like mine you ended up eating crow. Those of you still reading are probably thinking, “I hope he’s going somewhere with this!” I am, I promise.

Here’s where I bring this boat back around. Ask yourself this question: Have you ever used this excuse in worship? God it’s not you, It’s me. I’m tired today, I’m beat down, I just don’t feel like it today, I can worship God just fine with my hands in my pockets…He knows my heart, I’ll get you next time, You’re good and all God but I don’t really like this song or this leader, God You know I love You so I’m just going to relax today, I know You hung on the cross for me but my arms are getting tired so…

OUCH! That hurts doesn’t it? There are times when all of us have used this reasoning with worship to God. Life deals us all different hands and we all respond differently but one thing remains the same, GOD. He is our EVERYTHING, our ROCK, our SHELTER, our HELP in time of need, our PROVIDER, our FRIEND, our FATHER. He deserves our very best everyday, every Sunday, in every worship service, in every prayer time. It’s my heart, my desire that every day I worship God with every ounce of my being, making my God known through my life. The Bible gives us a perfect picture of what our worship is to look like…

“A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshipers. God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality). John 4:23 (AMP)

God is not seeking perfect worshipers, He is seeking genuine worshipers.

Let’s continue to go after GOD like never before, with a passion that’s unwavering and a heart that is genuine!