Worship music can turn a distracted heart toward God. Use songs as springboards into prayer rather than soundtracks in the background. Choose one song, listen attentively, and pause after key lines to pray them personally. For example, after hearing “Great is Your faithfulness,” pray, “Lord, be faithful here—in this decision, this relationship.” When a lyric names God’s character—holy, kind, merciful—linger and adore. When a song expresses surrender, open your hands and respond. Build a short playlist for different moments: quiet reflection, intercession, or praise. Keep lyrics rooted in Scripture and Christ-centered. If you’re in a group, sing one verse together and then take turns praying one-sentence prayers based on the lyric. Music won’t replace Scripture or silence, but it can awaken both. Let worship lead you beyond the song into a conversation with God that continues long after the melody ends.