Psalm 5

One of the most important parts in this chapter for me is in vs. 8 where David prays, "Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before my face." That is my prayer for each of us tonight. That God would guide us in His righteousness and give us understanding of His plans and directives for our lives. Other verses that make me think are 9-12. David discusses lip service unto God vs. heart worship. There is a comparison here that I want to address. He makes mention that those that flatter with their tongues, but have destruction in their hearts are in rebellion to God. On the flip side, those who trust in God can shout for joy and will be blessed because of their righteousness. They will also obtain favor as a result of God's covering and protection. True heart worship must come from within and cannot be created upon request. It is a passion driven desire to worship God, completely focused on Him and laying down ALL other cares, worries, pride and thoughts. As worshippers, leading God's people into His presence, we must never allow ourselves to become complacent in our worship. Don't get comfortable because the enemy would like to tell you that worship is routine and predictable. This is a lie! Everyday is different, with different trials and victories. There is always something new to worship God about. To me, true heart worship is hearing God's heart and allowing Him to minister through us to His people.