Sometimes, I don’t feel like reading my Bible or praying. I get tempted to skip it just this once. I try to keep reading, but my mind wanders. I either have to quit without finishing or rush through. I feel disconnected from God and guilty for wasting time.

Sometimes, I have to force myself to spend time with God. If I fake it long enough, my spirit catches up to worship Him. Psalm 51:10 is, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). God renews my spirit and cleanses my mind.

Recently, I realized my morning quiet time is a form of worship. When I take the energy to worship God, I connect with Him. Sometimes I need to force myself to do this. I don’t have to “fake” it long before it turns into genuine worship. I live to worship God because He gives me everything I need.