Intentional Praise at the Feet of Jesus
“And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.” Luke 7:38
For the soul that refuses to stay silent— the one who knows what He’s done and comes to worship anyway.
Introduction
On Purpose, With Love
Some people love Jesus quietly. Some love Him boldly. But all true worship has one thing in common, it’s never an accident. Real praise is intentional. It’s a decision, not a default. And nowhere is that more beautifully displayed than in the story of the woman with the alabaster box.
She didn’t drift into that room in Luke 7. She didn’t find herself near Jesus by chance. She went there because she heard He was there, and she brought her worship with her. Her past was heavy, her reputation was known, and the stares of the self-righteous likely burned her back as she entered. But still, she came. And when she arrived, she didn’t hold anything back.
She brought the best she had, broke it open, and anointed His feet with her offering. Her tears were her confession, her hair was her surrender, and her kisses were her praise. Every movement whispered, “I did this on purpose.”
This 7-day devotional invites you to revisit that room. To walk alongside that woman. To reflect on the meaning of intentional worship, praise that presses past shame, past people, past pride, and finds its place at the feet of Jesus. These devotions are not for the casual admirer, but for the soul who longs to love Christ more deeply, more truly, and more deliberately.
He’s still worthy. Let’s praise Him on purpose.
I Did That On Purpose
Day 1 – When Praise Finds a Way
Day 2 – With a Reputation Like Mine
Day 3 – The Alabaster Box Moment
Day 4 – Tears That Speak Praise
Day 5 – A Crown Laid Down
Day 6 – Kisses for His Feet
Day 7 – I Did That On Purpose
Epilogue – Worship That Stays With Him
I Did That on Purpose is a seven-day devotional based on the message preached by Rev. Darryl Meadows Tuesday evening June 24th, 2025, during the camp meeting at Savannah Holy Church of God in Savannah Ga.
Please note that this weekly devotional series is currently available only by download at this time.
