The Healing Power of Worship
Finding Restoration Through Praise and Adoration
Worship can be a potent healing tool during difficult, painful, or uncertain times. We turn our attention from our situation to the One who keeps everything together when we raise our voices in praise. This blog post examines the ways in which worship can heal our bodies, minds, and souls.
Worship Changes Our Attention
We consciously shift our focus from our issues to God's nature and promises when we worship. Anxious thoughts and troubled hearts can find instant relief from this change in perspective.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
The Healing Powers of Worship
- Healing of the Heart:Worship gives us a safe place to show God our deepest feelings.
- Renewing the Mind:Worship helps us think differently by helping us meditate on God's truth.
- Restoration of the body:Studies have shown that worship can lower blood pressure and hormones that cause stress.
- Spiritual Link:Worship brings us into close contact with our Creator.
- Help from the community:Worshipping together as a company reminds us that we're not the only ones who have problems.
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
Worship as Spiritual Warfare
There's a strong relationship between worship and spiritual success. When Paul and Silas worshiped in prison (Acts 16), their shackles were loosed. Worship provides an environment where God's might may move powerfully.
"But you are holy, you who inhabit the praises of Israel."
Psalm 22:3 (WEB)
Final Encouragement
Whatever you're experiencing today, know that God inhabits the praises of His people. As you worship, you make room for His healing presence to operate in your life. The act of worship itself doesn't cure - but the God we adore does.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
