I love listening to praise and worship songs. They are such a blessing to my spirit. Praise and worship songs have a way of pumping your spirit as well as convicting it. I have a heard many testimonies where people have testified that they were healed, encouraged, empowered, inspired, revived, or lifted through praise and worship service.
There is so much power in praise and worship. It can help through the bad times and even strengthens your spirit while weakening your flesh. The Book of Psalms is a prime example of how David overcame many obstacles through praise and worshipping God through songs.
"Well, Toia, I have so much going on right now. I dont even have the desire or strength to give God the praise." On that note, I am here to tell you that's the best time to praise and worship Him. There's a blessing in pressing your way through praise and worship...burdens lifted....yolks destroyed....shackles are removed. So why not praise God. You have nothing to lose but everything to gain.
Also understand even when things are going great, you still need to invest in your spirit by praising and worshipping our heavenly Father. So, if and when things do an unexpected (not-so-good) turn in your life, you will be able to withstand your undesirable circumstance.
Don't wait until you get to church to praise and worship Him. You can do it in the car, comfort of your home, or even while you exercise. Just make sure you find the time. I am listening to praise and worship songs as I type this post.
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him." (Psalm 28:7)
"Praise the LORD, for the LORD [is] good; Sing praises to His name, for [it is] pleasant." (Psalm 135:3)
"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker." (Psalm 95:6)
"God [is] Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (John 4:24)
