Understanding True Worship – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional July 26th

(How To Discipline Your Spirit For Effective Worship)

TO THE BIBLE: Philippians 3:3
“For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.”

LET’S TALK
Annie played worship songs softly in the background. She lifted her hands and sang along, but her heart felt distant.

Then she remembered what her Pastor taught: “True worship is of the spirit, not the flesh.” Closing her eyes, she blocked out every distraction and focused her heart on the Lord. Suddenly, her spirit was stirred, and she felt the overwhelming presence of God.

True worship has nothing to do with how you feel or how melodious a song might sound. And that’s where some have missed it.

An entire service or worship segment could go by without some Christians truly responding to God with their spirits.

They may sing along and go through the motions of worship, but their minds are distracted, and their spirits aren’t engaged.

This disconnect happens because they haven’t learned how to discipline their spirits to respond to Him with their spirits.

For example, singing to God is more than just singing songs or mouthing words with our lips.

It’s about engaging your heart and spirit in worship. Similarly, dancing in the flesh will never help.

True worship goes beyond external gestures—it involves the inward attitude and posture of our hearts.

Whenever you’re worshipping the Lord, whether on your own or with others in church, the first thing is to quickly withdraw your thoughts from distractions.

The Lord Jesus said, “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23-24 KJV).

So, consciously direct your heart to offer Him genuine praise, adoration, and thanksgiving from the depths of your heart.

Remember, we’re called to walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:16 says, “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

Worshipping the Lord with your spirit should be your natural and habitual way of life. Always remember the call to “walk in the Spirit” whenever you worship the Lord; it removes worship from a superficial exercise.

Rather, it becomes, for you, the recognition and appreciation of the goodness, blessings, kindness and righteousness of God. It is the thankful confession of His character, love and grace.

Go Deeper
Proverbs 24:1; Ephesians 5:8; Galatians 1:10

Pray:
Dear Father, thank you for the privilege of worshipping you in spirit and in truth. My worship is a profound expression of my love, gratitude, and reverence for you. My heart is filled with sincere adoration and praise to you for your greatness, your love, faithfulness and grace that endures forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 1:1-17, Psalms 32-34
TWO YEAR
Ephesians 3:1-12, Isaiah 46

Act:
When you engage in worship let your expressions come from a place of genuine reverence, ensure your actions are not for show or emotional excitement.