A couple of years ago when I started going to church after a 40 year ‘hiatus’ I discovered that I really didn’t know how to pray or worship. My take on it was more for ‘show’ and others than actually thinking or even trying to talk to God. I never even entertained the possibility of having a relationship with him.
Things are really beginning to change for me in this. I’ve spent a LOT of time reading about prayer and worship, listening to a lot of people’s views and sermons on the subject and reading the Bible as to what did the scripture say about we were supposed to pray and worship. I’ll admit I found a lot of difference of opinions but I finally ‘landed’ on a definition that makes sense to me. It’s scriptural and seems to have acceptance by the likes of Smith Wigglesworth, Kenneth E Hagin, Charles Capps, Kenneth Copeland, John G Lake etc. Basically though the key I think is that God wants us to worship him, (not just ask for things) and He wants us to talk to him. And this may involve praying outloud and lifting the hands sometimes.
Since a big if not the biggest part of my problem was my praying was from the head and not my heart, I decided using music would hopefully help. So I looked for some Christian music that was focused on the Vertical vs the Horizontal take. That is, music that focused on thanksgiving and adoration of God, versus other Christian subjects (which are good too but not what I was needing for this). I came across a song called “Indescribable” by Chris Tomlin. I really like it and for me it helps me open up to God. I can crank it up in the car and sing loudly to it, or I can lay in bed and listen to it before I go to sleep or when I wake up. So I’ve begun to include it in my prayer time.
Here’s a link to the song with the lyrics. Take a few minutes and really listen to it and see what you think. It’s a musical song of worship. and if you know any vertical songs that open you up and help you connect to God, please let me know so I can check them out!