June 14

One Thing God Wants


Let my people go so they can worship me.

Exodus 8:1 (NLT)


… true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, and that time is here already. You see, the Father too is actively seeking such people to worship him.

John 4:23 (NCV)


The one thing God wants from me? My heart.

Effective worship is what He is after, and worship is a matter of the heart. Jesus said, “True worshippers will worship in spirit and truth.” Believe it or not the effectiveness of our worship does not depend on how smooth our church service goes or if the piano and choir are in tune. Sometimes it’s not even about being in church—though we certainly can worship there and should. No, it’s deeper than that.

It’s all about God having our hearts. Too many times though, when we should be focused on God, someone else or something else occupies our minds.

God says, “Let my people go,” and He is prepared to send disaster, sickness—whatever it takes—to free His people.

Have you been freed? Do you worship God from the heart? Where was your mind last Sunday? Where is it now?


Father, free our minds for You. Fill our lives with worship from the heart. Amen.