Worship Changes Atmospheres

          The other day I was feeling really depressed and sad over an incident that happened about two years ago.  I was alone in the bathroom “cleaning.”  I felt no motivation to clean whatsoever; so naturally, I sat down on the toilet and cried.

          As I was crying, I realized that the reason why I was crying is a foothold that the enemy has in my life.  I think that probably about 90% of the time when I am depressed, it stems from this one incident.  I can’t tell you how many times I have cried myself to sleep; the pain, the hurt, the ache…  It’s a deep wound that is taking a long time to heal.  I will tell you that I have come a very long way!  I have healed a lot, and I do feel much better!  But there is still this small pain that springs up every now and then…

          After I realized this, I didn’t want to sulk anymore.  But I didn’t know what to do to get motivated again.  I decided to turn some worship music on.  I turned it on, stood up, and BOOM… the atmosphere around me shifted.  I could feel it.  So I started singing, and turned my focus to God instead of my hurt.  I could feel the difference in my attitude!

          While I was a nanny in Virginia two years ago, I immersed myself in worship!  On Sundays, I poured my energy into dance for Him.  I didn’t care what anyone thought; it was just me and God.  People have told me that they “love watching my love for Jesus every Sunday”; on the front I tell them, “Thank you.” but deep down, I give it back to God.  On Wednesdays, I would “be still and know” that He is God (Ps. 46:10).  Every other day I had worship music playing all day long!  That time of worship—practically 24/7, which is how it should be—was a huge part in my healing process.  I just forgot how much glorifying God makes every little thing better.

          So, I challenge you…  Whenever you feel down in the dumps, or “in the depth of despair” (Anne Shirley of Green Gables), or just sad for whatever reason, turn your focus to the God of the universe.  Let Him take care of your heart as you glorify Him.  He wants to love you in the best way He knows how.  So let Him do what He wants to do with your heart—make it new (Rev. 21:5) …