Being married to a worship leader for twenty-five years has undeniably shaped how I view worship. Every Sunday, I watched my husband passionately lead congregations into what David exhorted in Psalm 103:1:
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!”
Week after week, I observed the struggle—the effort to pull praise from people who seemed spiritually full yet inwardly dry. As my grandmother used to say:
“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.”
From my vantage point, the American Church had become that horse—grazing beside a living, Spirit-filled river, yet dying of thirst.
That realization only deepened when I led a women’s Bible study on worship. For weeks, we explored what it means for our souls to act as gatekeepers to the spirit, enabling us to worship in spirit and truth. But when it came time to worship corporately, something was missing.
No thunderous praise. No joyful cries. No overwhelming awe.
Just me, once again, cheerleading—and failing. As my husband often says, “Leading worship felt like pulling teeth.”
The Spiritual Awakening That Changed Everything
For months, I wrestled with the silence. Was it fear of man? Laziness? Pride? Poor theology? The possible causes felt endless—until the summer of 2020.
In response to the pandemic, our state governor banned all church gatherings—and told us not to sing.
But something shifted.
A long-haired worship leader rose up and led a bold chorus across the Golden Gate Bridge. A few hundred believers lifted unashamed praise into the open air.
That spark ignited a wildfire.
From city to city, state to state, the spiritual awakening began.
No longer confined to four walls, worship broke loose in public spaces—loud, unfiltered, and powerful. Like David dancing before the Ark or Jehoshaphat placing singers before soldiers (2 Chronicles 20:21-22), a soul-deep worship movement began to stir across the nation.
A New Era of Worship Requires Conviction
What does it take to see millions of Christians boldly declaring God’s glory across the nation?
Yes—courage.
But more than that, it takes conviction—a soul-level belief that Jesus is worthy of every ounce of our praise.
It’s this kind of all-that-is-within-me worship that invites heaven to invade earth. Worship that isn’t reserved for Sunday mornings or emotionally-driven moments—but anchored in the truth that the Lamb is worthy of the reward of His suffering, no matter our circumstances.
Introducing the Bless Bible Study: Your Journey to Soul-Deep Worship
When the Lord led me to dive into the worship that Jesus desires, Psalm 103 stood out like a beacon. That deep dive birthed Bless—a nine-week Bible study exploring David’s song of praise.
This study uncovers the keys to genuine worship by focusing on the breathtaking benefits of a relationship with our Creator. As our hearts focus on His lovingkindness, worship becomes the natural overflow of a grateful soul.
Bless is:
- Designed with busy moms in mind—low-prep, no-pressure
- Flexible—perfect for individual or group study
- Video-supported—easy to integrate into your schedule
- Focused on cultivating soul-deep worship that transforms your life
Ready to Respond to the Spirit’s Call?
We are living in a pivotal hour. The world is watching. The Church must rise—not in fear or silence, but in unashamed, Spirit-led worship.
Let’s raise our voices like David and join the heavenly chorus:
“Bless the Lord, O you his angels… Bless the Lord, all his hosts… Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul!”
– Psalm 103:20–22
Are you ready to grow as a worshiper?
If you’re seeking deeper connection, spiritual awakening, and the kind of worship that shakes the ground—Bless is for you.
Whether in a small group, church setting, or quiet moments at home, let this study awaken your soul to the praise Jesus is worthy to receive.
