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Worship

Return to Breathless Adoration

Beloved, I write to you not with lofty words, but with a trembling heart. There is no God like our God—El Shaddai—faithful to His covenant and overflowing in mercy toward those who walk before Him with undivided hearts (2 Chronicles 6:14, AMP). And yet, I ask you: Where has the reverence gone? Where is the stillness before His Majesty? Where is the breathless adoration due His holy name?

Have we not traded the fear of the Lord for comfort? The wonder of His presence for polished performance?

The prophet Isaiah saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. “And the foundations of the thresholds trembled at the voice of him who called out, and the temple was filling with smoke. Then I said, ‘Woe is me, for I am ruined!’” (Isaiah 6:4–5, AMP). This was not a man entertaining religious routine—this was a man undone by the glory of the living God.

And yet, in our generation, we whisper His name with casual hearts. We structure our services to control the clock, not to create space for the Spirit. A.W. Tozer wrote, “The whole Christian family stands desperately in need of a restoration of penitence, humility, and tears.” I ask you: Do you feel that ache? That groaning deep within that cries out for more than a sermon and a song? Do you yearn for that breathless adoration of His presence?

Breathless adoration is the soul’s response to the unveiled glory of God. It cannot be summoned by emotion or noise. It is born in the heart that sees Him rightly—holy, exalted, unchanging. The psalmist declared, “Let all the earth fear and worship the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him” (Psalm 33:8, AMP). This is the posture He desires: not mere participation but reverence.

Yeshua rebuked the religious spirit that honored God with lips but withheld the heart. “But in vain do they worship Me, for they teach as doctrines the precepts of men” (Matthew 15:9, AMP). When worship is reduced to routine, it loses its power. When songs are sung without surrender, they ring hollow. We must repent of going through the motions while ignoring the One we claim to adore.

Let your heart be pierced again.

“Rend your hearts [in sorrow and contrition] and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness [faithful to His covenant] (Joel 2:13, AMP). This is not a harsh word—it is a merciful call. A summons to deeper waters. A whisper from the throne room saying, “Come closer with breathless adoration.”

The early Church understood this. They prayed in one accord, they waited on the Spirit, and “when they had prayed, the place where they were meeting together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 4:31, AMP). That shaking came not from chaos but from unity, hunger, and fear of the Lord.

O Church, we need that holy shaking again.

Not noise—but nearness.

Not performance—but presence.

Not religion—but fire.

The psalmist cried, “One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord and to meditate in His temple” (Psalm 27:4, AMP). This is the language of breathless adoration. It does not ask, “What will I get?” but cries, “Let me gaze upon Him!”

Let us cast down our pride. Let us abandon the polished and return to the pure. Let the altar be rebuilt—not with perfect programs but yielded hearts. Fall to your knees. Let the Spirit strip away everything false and make room again for holy awe and breathless adoration.

The Lord still waits to be gracious to you. “Therefore the Lord waits [expectantly and longs] to be gracious to you, and therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who long for Him [since He will never fail them]” (Isaiah 30:18, AMP).

Return to breathless adoration. Return to the Presence. Return to your first love.

Prayer

Abba, we have grown too comfortable. We have sung without trembling and prayed without awe. We have mistaken activity for anointing. Forgive us. Draw us back to the place of wonder. Pierce our hearts, Lord, and awaken us to the beauty of Your holiness with breathless adoration.

Yeshua, teach us to wait again. Let every gathering, every song, the nearness of Your Spirit mark every prayer. Let holy fear return to Your Church. Let reverence rise again like incense before Your throne.

Ruach HaKodesh, breathe upon dry bones. Shake what needs to be shaken. Strip away the superficial and make us people of fire—marked by breathless adoration.

We seek Your face, not Your hand. Dwell among us again. In Yeshua’s holy name, Amen.

See Also

Songs

Whispers of My Heart 

A Love Song from Jesus to His Church
(c) 2024 by Warren Lavallee, Written Sept 24, 2024

  • Sung by a male with a heavy anointing, in the presence of God and with the Love of Jesus for his Bride.
  • Melody in the same style as “What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship
  • This song carries a sense of reverence and awe, building upon simple but profound melodies. Its verse-chorus structure is well-suited for songs that speak to intimacy with God.
  • The verses could follow a slow, simple progression similar to the opening verses of “What a Beautiful Name,” with a richer, soaring melody for the chorus, making it feel more anthemic and worshipful.

Verse 1:

In the hush of early morning, when the world is still asleep,
Feel the brush of My affection, like the wind upon your cheek.
Let the golden rays of sunrise paint My love across your skies,
Hear the songbirds serenading, it’s My call to you, arise.

Chorus:

Oh, My beloved, draw near to Me,
In My presence, you’re set free.
Feel My Spirit, calm and still,
In My arms, you’ll find My will.

Verse 2:

Walk with Me through fields of flowers, feel the dew beneath your feet,
Every blossom tells a story of a love profound and deep.
Gaze upon the distant mountains, touching heavens high above,
Know that every peak and valley echoes whispers of My love.

Chorus

Verse 3:

When the storms of life are raging and the shadows cloud your sight,
Feel My hand within your own, guiding you toward the light.
Every tear that falls I cherish, every cry I surely hear,
Wrap yourself within My presence, let go of all your fear.

Chorus

Verse 4:

In the quiet of the evening, under stars that shine so bright,
Feel the rhythm of My heartbeat matching yours in gentle might.
Let the moon cast silver blessings as you rest within My grace,
Dream of joy and hope unending till you see Me face to face.

Chorus

Verse 5:

Taste the sweetness of the harvest, fruits abundant from the vine,
They are tokens of My promise that your heart is forever Mine.
Hear the laughter of the children, feel the warmth of their embrace,
Like a child, trust in My goodness, find your home within this place.

Chorus

Verse 6:

When you wander through the desert and the well has long run dry,
I will pour My love upon you, rain of mercy from the sky.
See the rainbow after rainfall, colors dancing in the air,
It’s a sign of My commitment, a reminder I am there.

Chorus

Verse 7:

As the seasons change around you and the years all fade away,
Know My love remains unchanging, constant through each passing day.
When the final curtain’s closing and your journey finds its end,
You will step into My kingdom, where our joy will never end.

Chorus

Outro:

You are the apple of My eye, the treasure that I seek,
Forever and always, My love for you runs deep.

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Appendix: Scripture References

Verse 1:

  • Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
  • Song of Solomon 2:14 – “Let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.”
  • Zephaniah 3:17 – “He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love.”

Chorus:

  • James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
  • Hebrews 10:22 – “Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.”
  • 2 Corinthians 3:17 – “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
  • Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”
  • Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
  • Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
  • Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
  • Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.”

Verse 2:

  • Matthew 6:28–29 – “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow… not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”
  • Psalm 121:1–2 – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD.”
  • Romans 1:20 – “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities… have been clearly seen.”

Verse 3:

  • Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”
  • Psalm 56:8 – “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle.”
  • 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

Verse 4:

  • Psalm 42:8 – “By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me.”
  • Psalm 63:6 – “On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.”
  • 1 Corinthians 13:12 – “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.”

Verse 5:

  • John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches.”
  • Matthew 18:3 – “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
  • Psalm 84:1–2 – “How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD.”

Verse 6:

  • Isaiah 43:19 – “I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
  • Hosea 6:3 – “He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”
  • Genesis 9:13 – “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”

Verse 7:

  • Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
  • 2 Timothy 4:7–8 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
  • Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.”

Final Chorus:

  • Ephesians 3:19 – “To know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
  • Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”
  • Colossians 2:10 – “And in Christ you have been brought to fullness.”

Outro:

  • Zechariah 2:8 – “For whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye.”
  • Jeremiah 31:3 – “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”
  • Psalm 139:17 – “How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!”