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Come Ready: Worship Without Hesitation

Beloved, the voice of the Lord Almighty calls to you today. The King of Kings is waiting, arms open wide, calling you by name. Cast off every excuse, distraction, and weight that keeps you from Him. The time is now. The moment is here. There will never be a better opportunity than this to respond to His voice and draw near. Worship without hesitation, and you will find peace.

Why do you hesitate? What excuse could stand before the One who formed you in your mother’s womb, who gave you life and breath? The Scriptures declare, “Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage], not as the unwise but as wise, making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity]” (Ephesians 5:15–16, AMP). To delay is to waste the precious moments entrusted to you by God. Embrace worship without hesitation.

Deep in your heart, you already know the truth. No busyness, fear, or worldly pursuit is worth missing the presence of God. He beckons you to lay it all down and approach Him with a heart eager to worship. His invitation is clear: “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]” (Matthew 11:28, AMP). This is your call to worship without hesitation.


Stewarding Time: Honoring God with Readiness

Every second of our lives is a gift, and every opportunity to gather in worship is a divine appointment with the living God. Arriving on time to worship is not merely polite but an act of reverence. It proclaims to God and the world that He is your priority, and you value the sacred time spent in His house.

The psalmist proclaims, “Enter His gates with a song of thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, bless and praise His name” (Psalm 100:4, AMP). Showing up distracted, rushed, or unprepared diminishes your worship and denies God the honor He is due. Worship is a sacred offering that requires preparation. This preparation is essential to worship without hesitation.

How do you prepare to meet with God?

Readiness begins the night before. Set aside distractions, seek Him in prayer, and ask for a heart cleansed of anything that hinders true worship. “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God” (Psalm 46:10, AMP). Come expectantly, ready to hear His voice and lift praises worthy of the King of Kings.


A Call to Surrender: No More Excuses

Beloved, do not allow the cares of this world to stifle God’s voice. Lay down every excuse. Whether it’s busyness, fear, or comfort, none compares to His presence’s joy. Jesus Himself commands: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also” (Matthew 6:33, AMP). Nothing that keeps you from Him is worth clinging to. Worship without hesitation is key.

Are you weary? He says, “Come.”
Lay down your burdens and find rest in His presence.

Are you thirsty? He says, “Come.”
Drink deeply from the well of His Spirit and be satisfied.

Are you broken? He says, “Come.”
Bring your wounds to the One who heals and restores.

Now is the time. Today is the day. Lay aside every excuse and run to Him. The Lord waits with open arms, longing to draw you into deeper intimacy with Him. “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18, AMP). Do not delay. Do not linger. Answer His call with urgency and worship without hesitation.


Prayer

Heavenly Father,
We hear Your voice and respond to Your call. We lay down our excuses, distractions, and pride. Forgive us for placing anything above You. Teach us to honor You with our time, to come into Your presence with reverence and joy, and to worship You with hearts fully surrendered. Awaken within us a hunger to seek You first, to worship without hesitation, and to honor You in all that we do. Draw us ever closer, Lord, and let our lives reflect Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Give God Your Best: A Call to Wholehearted Devotion

Beloved, let us pause and marvel at the countless blessings God bestows upon us each and every day. His mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness reaches to the skies. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Recognizing God’s Daily Blessings

Consider the breath in your lungs, the beating of your heart, the warmth of the sun, and the shelter over your head. These are not mere coincidences but tangible expressions of God’s love. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights” (James 1:17). He provides for our needs, often beyond what we ask or imagine.

He comforts us in times of sorrow, gives us strength in weakness, and fills us with joy unspeakable. “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases” (Psalm 103:2-3). His presence guides us, His peace guards us, and His grace sustains us.

Our Response: Giving Him Our All

In light of such overwhelming goodness, how can we offer anything less than our very best to God? “What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me?” (Psalm 116:12). The only fitting response is to surrender our whole lives to Him—our time, talents, treasures, and hearts.

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” (Romans 12:1). This act of giving is not about obligation but about love and gratitude.

The Joy of Tithing and Giving

Honoring God with our tithes—the first ten percent of our income—is a tangible way to acknowledge His provision. “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing” (Proverbs 3:9-10). Tithing is a step of faith that says, “God, I trust You more than my resources.”

But let us not stop at the tithe. Offerings given over and above the tithe are expressions of extravagant love. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6). As we give generously, we tap into God’s principle of sowing and reaping, unlocking blessings not just for ourselves but for others.

Whether you choose to tithe from your gross or net income, let your heart be guided by a desire to honor God fully. Giving from the gross—the total increase—reflects the principle of firstfruits, giving to God before any other obligations.

“Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you so great a blessing until there is no more room to receive it.”Malachi 3:10 (AMP):

Living a Life of Gratitude

Our giving should flow naturally from a heart overflowing with gratitude for God’s daily blessings. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more.

When we recognize that all we have is from God, we hold our possessions loosely, ready to use them for His glory. “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share” (1 Timothy 6:18). In doing so, we lay up treasure for ourselves as a firm foundation for the coming age.

Holding Earthly Things Loosely

Let us not cling tightly to the fleeting things of this world. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20). By holding earthly possessions loosely, we free ourselves to fully embrace God’s purpose for our lives.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). When our treasure is in God, our hearts will be drawn to Him, and giving becomes a joy, not a burden.

An Urgent Call to Action

Do not delay in giving God your best. “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15). God’s blessings are new every morning, and our response should be just as immediate.

Remember, God is the one who gives seed to the sower and bread for food. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8).

A Prayer of Gratitude and Commitment

“Heavenly Father, we stand amazed at Your endless blessings poured out upon us each day. We acknowledge that every good thing comes from You. In gratitude, we offer You our best—our time, our talents, our tithes, and offerings. Teach us to hold nothing back, to live with open hands and hearts. May our lives be a continual act of worship to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Beloved, God’s daily blessings invite a daily response. Let us, therefore, give Him our all—not out of obligation but out of love and gratitude for all He has done. By doing so, we not only honor God but also position ourselves to be conduits of His blessings to others.

Remember the words of our Lord Jesus: “Freely you have received; freely give” (Matthew 10:8). As we embrace this divine invitation, we reflect His heart to the world and lay hold of the life that is truly life.

Embrace God’s blessings and respond by giving Him your best today.

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