It’s dark outside as I creep gingerly from my bed. Trying not to wake my husband, I gently close the bedroom door and stumble my way to the office. It’s 5:10 a.m. This is my time.
I crave this time to be alone with the Lord.
With a busy family, multiple responsibilities, and an ever expanding to-do list, I have to jealously guard my devotional time.
The truth is, every morning doesn’t look the same. I have this goal to make it more of a routine — a habit. But life just happens. And I have to fight to make this time consistent. Meaningful. And when I do, it is oh so worth it.
There are mornings that I don’t feel like getting up. I’m sure you can relate!
So what is it that gets me out of bed in the mornings?
Here are 5 reasons I rise to worship God.
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- God loves me
God loves me with an intense love. So much that he chose to give up His one and only son for me.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
- God forgives my sins
Knowing that I can stand anew before God, in spite of all the wrong I have done is more than reason to celebrate!
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1:7
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Acts 3:19
- God is Sovereign, and yet…
God made “the world and everything in it”. He is all powerful, all mighty, all everything!
It might be tempting to wonder like David, ‘why would the creator of the entire universe care about little ol’ me? (Psalm 8:3-4).
For God, it’s not a matter of need. He doesn’t need me to complete His plan. Yet, he created me at a specific point in time and put me exactly where He wanted me to be. He did this for you too. Just so we would reach out to Him and find Him. Acts 17:24-28
- God fills me up
Every hunger, every thirst, God satisfies.
You, God, are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,
my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
where there is no water.I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
- God delights in me
When I think of God, I have this image of a mother singing a sweet lullaby to her baby. That intense love and joy is what God experiences when He thinks about me.
For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
I get to choose worship
Recently I heard this quote from Michael Hyatt that says, “Inspiration doesn’t show up until you do.” In the same way, praise doesn’t show up until I do.
If God wants he can make the very rocks shout out and worship Him. Worship can certainly happen without me. Question is, will I be a part of it? If I want to experience God, I’ve gotta show up. I get to choose.
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There are so many reasons to worship God! What about you? What gets you out of bed in the mornings to spend time with God? Why do you worship Him? Please share a few of the reasons you worship God in the comments below.
In the meantime, let us offer ourselves ready to worship Him! I hope this worship song inspires you. (View and listen here).
Wishing you blessings!
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Hi Marva, I know you wrote this a while back but I just saw it today and wanted to say thanks for the gentle reminder of why we worship. I know the 5 reasons you discussed could sound basic, but that’s what makes God’s love so beautiful. We love because He first loved us! I have found it hard to make time for worship with my new kiddo and everything else I have a responsibility in, from work to family to church. I’m with you sister!
– Christy
Christy, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a heartfelt comment. May I remind you sweet sister, to embrace grace? Not every season will look the same — there’ll be times you can spend hours at Jesus’ feet and times you’ll be wondering where to fit it in. But He promises to meet you where you’re at, when your heart is set on Him.
I’m so glad we’re on this journey together.
Blessings!
I love the quote you shared by Michael Hyatt “Inspiration doesn’t show up until you do.” In the same way, praise doesn’t show up until I do.” I agree we have to make an intentional decision to worship or it never gets done. I’m also trying to work this into my schedule. It’s something I want to make a priority in my life. May the Lord help me.
I love the reasons you shared. Especially the first 2. The fact that God loves me unconditionally is enough to fill my heart with gratitude. The fact that He forgives me is also worth thanking Him over.
I’m so glad you found this post helpful, Jane. The fact that God would forgive me again and again is simply amazing. When my worship gets stale it’s because I’ve forgotten how far he’s brought me.
I pray you’ll find ways to make worship a priority. I know for sure that you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you so much for this reminder. I have been too ill lately to keep up with my Devotional time. But I am still thinking about what I do know and I am playing worship music all day long.
Oh Karen, my heart goes out to you! I’m sure the worship music is a great encouragement and I love that you can reflect on what God has already put on your heart. Just know that He will not forsake you and will stay close to you, especially during this season. Hugs and blessings!
Marva, I enjoyed your post so very much! I will keep these close to to my heart as I get up to spend time with my Father. I look forward to spending time with Him everyday to put everything in perspective and to align my desires with His. I talk to God about everything, He is a great listener, great helper, and He is more than a best friend! Psalms 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people;pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
Have a blessed day Ms . Marva!
Thanks so much for those encouraging words, Virginia. I am inspired by your love and devotion to God.
Wishing you blessings as you continually seek his face.
These are wonderful reasons to worship our Heavenly Father! I have been enjoying digging into His word and learning new things – my most recent interesting tidbit was about the worm mentioned in Psalm 22. Incredibly amazing! Since that chapter is about Jesus – the female worm was used for crimson dye and when the worm died, attached to a tree, it would leave a red stain. The dye was also used for colouring the veils in the tabernacle in the OT.
Thanks for linking up with Grace and Truth.
Wow, Aimee sounds like you’re really soaking up the Word. Isn’t it amazing how we can always find something new that we’ve never seen before?
Thanks for the sparkle, my friend!
I love your reasons, Marva. I love that you remind us that he chooses us and we get to worship HIM! Mornings…. oh, for so long I felt they were not my friend. I am in a different stage of busy… I mean life, that has found me waking in the early morning hours and resting in His presence quietly before the rest of my house finds their way down to meet the day. Without it, I am not the woman God knows I can be and because of it I am ever closer to that place where resting in Him is my full past time.
Thanks for linking up at #GraceMoments this past week.I am so glad to have you there.
Blessings!
Dawn
Dawn, I love how your relationship with God and your time with Him have transformed over time. I realise that every season isn’t the same and I’m glad that God meets us where we are.
I’ve been enjoying your new linkup and look forward to visiting again next week.
Blessings!
Oh yes! I choose worship of a God who loves me, delights in me and fills me up! Beautiful.
Isn’t it amazing that we have the freedom to choose, Rachel?
Thanks for visiting and sharing some sparkle.
Blessings to you!
Love your new site. I get up and have Bible study every morning. Yes some mornings I would love to sleep in but most mornings I’m up at 445. I love all the beautiful reasons you gave. I love Him because He first loved me and the more I spend time with Him the more I love Him.
Wow, 4:45, Debbie! You’r my hero! 🙂 I’m pretty sure you’re guaranteed peace and quite at that time. I think that’s the beauty of early mornings; I love being able to avoid the morning rush by having that quiet time alone with God.
Thanks for your sweet words about my site — I’m glad you like it.
‘If I want to experience God, I’ve gotta show up. I get to choose.’ So true, Marva! God is making Himself known; we get to choose if we want to know him and to be a part of His worship. I love the image of God that you portrayed, who wouldn’t want to be a recipient of such love? Thanks for the beautifully God-centered reasons to worship. Happy Easter, my friend!
Thanks, Carlie. I’m so grateful for your encouragement. I hope you had a lovely Easter!
Oh, Marva! I needed to read this! I am the worst morning person ever. Instead I am a rockstar nightowl! I have struggled and struggled to start my day with Jesus. It is not what it should be and I know that when I do accomplish time with Him in the morning, my days are so much better. Your post just motivated me to try again! Thank you, sweet friend!
Hugs,
Lori
I’m glad it motivated you to try again, my friend but don’t forget grace. God wants to spend time with you, no matter what time of the day it is.
Sending you hugs for the Easter season!
You are so right, sweet friend – praise doesn’t show up until we do! But 5:10 is so very VERY early!! ACK. My time is 6:00AM. Even then, it’s a struggle because hubs is a light sleeper and can’t wait to get up and talk with me! Uhhhhh….
Anyway, we keep trying, and God notices our efforts and blesses us in return because as you said, He loves us, forgives us, and so much more!
Thanks for showing up on Tuesday Talk each week, friend. I appreciate you!
Thanks for stopping by, Ruthie. I wish I could get up early every morning, but life happens. 🙂 I just keep making the effort and start over each day.
I’m so glad to see how your Tuesday Talk linkup is growing. I’ll be back to visit you there soon.
Hugs!
Just WOW, Marva! Way to bring out the importance of worshipping God with thoughts that we let ourselves get way too used to hearing without really hearing. Thank you so much! <3
Stefani, it’s so easy to get caught up in mindless worship, isn’t it? I pray that God will call us higher as he continually invites us into relationship with Him.
Blessings to you, my friend!
Found you on #LiteracyMusingMondays. Great reasons to worship! I struggle with getting up “early” each morning for my quiet time. Thanks for the reminder.
Trena, I can definitely relate to the ‘struggle’. I don’t always get it right but it helps to know that God is always willing to welcome me with open arms.
Blessings!
I love my quiet mornings with God. He gives me peace and joy to face the day. Often times, I wake up and I dread facing the day. The tasks can overwhelm me. But after I spend time in the word, I feel purposeful and happy. I love your reasons for getting up. What great motivation!
I gotta tell you, Valerie, some mornings, I’d rather stay in my nice, warm bed. And some mornings I’m too distracted to really enjoy my time with God. But thank God for grace, He keeps running after me and reminds me of His love. And guess what? I keep going back for more. Not because I’m perfect but because He loves me!
Thanks for your sweet friendship and for being a faithful visitor! Blessings, my friend!
I need to do this more consistently. You offer some great motivation here Marva. I will be pinning this.
Glad it motivates you, Michelle! And I always love it when you stop by. Thanks for being such a faithful friend!
Marva, Me too! I’m a 5 a.m. quiet timer. I jealously guard that time (although not to worry too much – I’m the only one up!). And I’m not a morning person, but I so love my time with the Lord. Thanks for sharing! I’m your neighbor at Testimony Tuesday.
That’s right, Ellen. I’ve grown to appreciate that morning time even more as I’ve grown. Thanks for stopping by. I love #TestimonyTuesday!