Worship is not an experience. Worship is an act, and this takes discipline. We are to worship ''in spirit and in truth.'' Never mind about the feelings. We are to worship in spite of them.
Worship is often misunderstood as merely an emotional experience, but in reality, it is a deliberate action that requires discipline and commitment. Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes that true worship goes beyond our feelings, focusing instead on the authenticity of our intent and the spirit in which we offer our reverence. It is about engaging our hearts and minds in a purposeful act, irrespective of our emotional state.
According to Elliot, worship must...