Worship is the Cure
- Connie
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Worship is often the last place we want to be when we are in the trenches of life. Yet it is exactly where we are meant to be. Scripture reminds us, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23), and this “valley” is not just about dying—it is our here, our now, our present moment on earth.
But let’s be honest:
It’s hard to give praise when you’re cleaning up poop, puke, pee, or food splattered everywhere.
It’s hard to lift your hands when you are physically and mentally exhausted, especially from things that once felt like blessings but now feel like burdens.
It’s hard to sing when a loved one is suffering or dying.
It’s hard to worship when you’re enduring abuse, rejection, or deep disappointment.
My dear friend,
These struggles are not new. They are part of the human condition, and they are recognized as spiritual warfare. You are not alone in this valley. The Lord has revealed Himself to us by many beautiful names to remind us of His presence in every circumstance:
Adonai – Sovereign Lord, unchanging and faithful even when we are unfaithful.
El Roi – The God who sees you. You cannot hide from Him, even if you tried.
Jehovah Jireh (YHWH Jireh) – The Lord who provides for your every need.
When you worship, the light of Christ pierces through the darkness with grace. Even secular studies of music show how rhythm and melody can bring healing to the body. How much more powerful, then, is worship that ushers in the presence of God? Worship is healing music for the soul and spirit.
Humans are made to worship. As we sing to the Lord—bringing Him our sorrow, agony, and pain—He lifts us up. Many times, your song may begin with lament, but if you remain in His presence, it will end in praise.
So let your prayer rise, even if whispered:
Lord, I praise You for coming quickly to my assistance. I praise You for the daily graces that sustain me. I praise You even for my sufferings, because they reveal where I once took life for granted.
And remember His promise in Jeremiah 33:3:
Catholic Bible: “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things which you have not known.”
KJV: “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
NLT: “Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.”
NIV: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
Worship is not just a response—it is the cure.
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