One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work I have for them.” So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.Acts 13:2-3
Many of us get so enthusiastically wrapped up in the work of the Lord that we forget the God we serve. So busy do we become in ministering to others that we don’t take time to minister to the Lord himself.
But as the account in today’s verses shows, the Holy Spirit’s divine direction to send out Paul and Barnabas to spread the gospel in Asia Minor came to men who were worshiping and fasting. Ministering to the Lord bears deeply significant fruit in our lives as well.
Perhaps today you have a full schedule of activities and responsibilities: tasks you need to perform and deadlines you need to meet, children who need your care, people who need ministry or encouragement or the skills you can provide.
But don’t neglect the most important ministry of all—ministering to the Lord. As you take time to adore and worship him, you will be better equipped for those other tasks, and you will be in a position to receive God’s direction for your life as well.
Prayer 
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.LORD, I worship and adore you. Let me not become so consumed with the good things that I want to do for others and you that I neglect the best thing—bowing before you in worship and praise and seeking your direction for my life daily in prayer. Draw me into daily worship and communion with you.
“God wants worshippers before workers; indeed the only acceptable workers are those who have learned the lost art of worship. A. W. Tozer (1897–1963)”.
Shalom.