You have to make a determination to worship your face off even if you do not feel like it. You have to realize that no matter how you feel, He is still GOD! Whether you had a good day or not, He is still the Creator of the universe. He is worthy of all our heart singing to Him with everything in us no matter how we feel.
The Bible says, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise…” (Ps. 100:4). If you want to get into God’s presence there is only one way to get there. You cannot beg to get in. You cannot just hope to get in. You must worship your way in.
You must be determined to go for it. Do not be satisfied with having just a “pretty good time” with God. You have to go all the way. Sing to Him with all you have, even if you are the only one around.
Grab some of the Psalms and read them to God as if you wrote them yourself. Read them, or shout them, as if they are coming from your heart! Say it until you mean it. You will be amazed at what will happen in your quiet times when you are determined to enter into real worship: God will show up and blow your face off.
Excerpt permission granted by Teen Mania Ministries
Ron Luce was the co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries from 1986-2015. Ron and his wife Katie dreamed to raise young people who would change the world.
Ron received his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O'Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders' conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today's youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.
Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity.