Psalm 51:16-17 Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice.

Doing what we are “supposed” to do as Christians, or being “perfect”, is not even noticeable to God when it’s done as a habit or chore.  Unfortunately for us, that is the mode that we easily fall into when everything in life seems to be going smoothly.  It’s when we have a pride shattering moment or a healthy dose of humility that we tend to really pour our hearts out to God and worship Him in earnest.  When we worship Him in those times, when our hearts are hurting loving Him from that broken place, that He notices our devotion.

Does this mean that we have to constantly have to be heart-broken or going through a tough time to honestly worship the Lord?  Yes… and no.  God’s heart is for us to live whole, victorious lives through Him.  He doesn’t intend for us to mope around in a constant state of “my life is so hard and meaningless… help oh help me God!”  However, we do need to have a constant spirit of humility in the presence of the King.  Each and every time we come before Him in worship we need to humble ourselves and check our hearts, attitudes, and convictions so that we can worship Him in truth, and not just be going through the motions of a meaningless acknowledgement of Him.

Lord, you are the mighty King.  May my worship to you be in complete truth.  Convict me of my wrong attitudes.  Keep me walking the line of victory and humility.  Help me to reject the habits of going through the motions in my walk with You.  You are truly amazing.