What do you do the day after a big celebration? What do you do when a several days long celebration has concluded? Do you fall into your bed exhausted? Do you plan a couple days off work to recuperate and rejuvenate yourself? What if it is holy day you have been celebrating?
We all celebrate in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons. Often the day after the celebration feels like a letdown. It can be a depressing day. It’s all over. It’s back to work and the repetitive days that grow tiresome. We may wish it we could relive the celebration.
As with every day of our lives, we can only live the celebration day once. Sure, we can remember and reminisce about them. But cannot relive them. So, what are we to do? We can start by giving thanks to God for the celebration we had. We can praise God for giving us the opportunity to celebrate.
No, giving God thanks and praising him will not replace the feeling of celebration. But it will lift our spirits. You see, a thankful spirit cannot be depressed. When we praise God, our spirits are lifted out of the depths of despair. It is amazing how much better we feel when we are thankful and praising God.
So, as we celebrate and the celebrations end, let us be thankful for the opportunities to celebrate that God has given us. Let’s focus our minds on praising God rather than the celebration that has concluded. When we do, we not only give God the thanks and praise he deserves, but we lift our own spirits.
I pray we all spend time thanking God for his blessings. I pray we praise God for the opportunities he presents us. I pray each one of us lift our spirits while giving thanks and praising God. Celebrate. Remember the celebration. Give thanks to God. Praise God. Lift your spirits.
Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
Marty Pressey 