40-Day Worship Experience Youth DevotionalSample

Welcome to Day 2 of your 40-Day Worship Experience. Remember, this journey is about getting to know God better, and the key to that is spending time together. That’s exactly what you are doing each morning when you dedicate the first fifteen minutes to God.

During this time, your goal is to surrender your will to His, receive His love, and grow closer to Him. Experiencing the presence of Jesus is your ultimate aim.

Right now, your mind might be full of plans for the day, so it could be challenging to slow down and spend fifteen minutes with the Lord. Or, if you’re not a morning person, you might still be trying to wake up, and you could be wondering if this is worth it. Regardless of your personality, push through any resistance and focus on God’s presence.

One of my favorite thoughts is that God waits all night for us to wake up in the morning so He can meet with us. Can you imagine that? Can you visualize the Creator of the universe accompanying you throughout the day, watching over you at night, and then waiting for you to awaken so He can be with you again?

Jesus himself showed us the importance of unhurried time alone with God. Mark 1:35 describes how He snuck away from His disciples early in the morning, before they woke up, and found a quiet place to be alone with His Father. This morning, put yourself in the same place of waiting, closeness, and trust. If you feel discouraged or anxious, surrender your will to Him. Let him fill you with His strength. Imagine being held in His arms and walking hand in hand with Him throughout the day.

Reflect

How does knowing how much Jesus loves you affect your relationship with Him?