The Heart of True Worship #2232

The Heart of True Worship When you lift your hands in prayer, Do you think I seek your offerings, grand? Hollow rituals and empty words, I’ve had enough, understand. Who asked you to parade before Me, With noise that means nothing, and incense that reeks? Your gatherings, your feasts, A burden, My patience it seeks. Stop the hollow charades, the outward show, Heed My call, let true devotion grow. Wash yourselves clean, purify your deeds, Remove the evil, meet real needs. Cease to do wrong, learn to do right, Seek justice, in the darkness be the light. Stand up for the oppressed, the downtrodden defend, Reprove the ruthless, let compassion extend. This is the worship I seek, not mere gifts, But lives made whole, where love uplifts. Lift your hands in true prayer, hearts pure, Only then will My favor be sure. In the hands of genuine faith, in acts of love, You’ll find My grace, favor from above. Let your worship be real, your devotion sincere, In true righteousness, I’ll always draw near. -Steven G. Lee (July 6, 2024)