Something has to change in my life.
Okay, yes, I just saw my regular doctor for my annual physical and she says I need to walk more and yada yada something about stress and cholesterol.
But that’s not what I’m talking about.
And yes, I need to help sort out the Princess’ current lack-of-job situation so I can reclaim one of my coveted writing days and make measurable progress on the current work-in-progress.
But that’s not it either.
I’m actually talking about changing my heart and my mind.
As you may recall, my Word of the Year focus in 2026 is to ABIDE. To stay connected to the One who is the only true source of creativity, healing, provision, peace, hope, life, and so much more.
With that in mind, I bought a new Bible with wide margins designed for journaling and notes with the intention to see the familiar with fresh eyes.
To take special note along the way of who God is…and what He requires of me. All so I can be transformed by the renewing of my mind. (See Romans 12:1-2 which also includes that whole “living sacrifice” piece I’ll get to in a bit).
That brings me to the heart of what God has been teaching me lately about worship. You see, worship is defined as a reverent love and devotion toward God. Or an ardent admiration, love, or devotion.
And it all centers around the object of that worship. (So, focusing my attention on who God is in all of His majestic glory and power is the perfect place to start!)
But growing up in the church, I tended to think of worship as the songs we sang at the beginning of a service before the pastor spoke.
But it’s so much more than that.
True worship is a lifestyle of obedience in response to knowing who God is. It continues all day long, all night long, all week long.
It’s the minute-by-minute reminder that I’m not in charge, the peace in knowing He’s got this covered, and my humble obedience to say “use me however You see fit.“
It’s laying down my rights and pride and agenda and opinions on the altar “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
Which means what needs to change is ME.
And perhaps my schedule too so that I have room to obey his calling and write the stories He’s placed on my heart.
So, as I’m learning how to worship in every moment of my life, the song that keeps running through my mind is “Let it be a Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle. Maybe it can encourage you too?
What about you? What’s changing in you this year? How do you keep your focus on the eternal in the middle of the mundane?
