Have you ever sat down and read the Psalms? Do you have a favorite? They are full of praise, lament, and recognizing the power of God. They remind us of who God is; his power, his creativeness, his provision, his grace, his mercy, simply how awesome he is. Psalm 65 is one that starts withContinue reading “Slow Down”
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Praise the Creator
Who deserves our praise? Who do we honor? Who do we put on a pedestal? Who do we hang medals around their neck? Who do we award with trophies and plaques? Who do we sing the praises of? Who do we praise for their accomplishments? Who should we praise? We honor and praise many differentContinue reading “Praise the Creator”
Salvation Has Come
How are you feeling today? Are you holding on to Jesus Christ? Are you holding on to God? Do you attribute your salvation to him? Do you know you are strengthened by him? Have you taken stock of your standing with God? Will you give him the credit due him? How we feel can changeContinue reading “Salvation Has Come”
Dedicate Yourself to Prayer
How often do you pray? What priority do you place on prayer? Do you pray every day? Do you pray multiple times per day? What are your prayers composed of? Do they include thanksgiving? Do they include praise? Or are they only composed of wants? Prayer should be an important part of our daily lives.Continue reading “Dedicate Yourself to Prayer”
Extol God
Do you know what it is to praise someone? Who do you praise? Who do you lift up? Do you praise your parents? Do you praise your children? Do you hold your praises on the inside? Is it hard for you to praise someone? Do you know what it means to extol someone? For someContinue reading “Extol God”
Praise the King
Do you seek out praise? Is it a motivator for you? Do you prefer to give praise to others? Is praise something you struggle with, whether for you or for others? How do you praise the King—Jesus? Accepting praise from others can be challenging and we can feel embarrassed by it. Praising others can alsoContinue reading “Praise the King”
Praise God
Do you give thanks for what you have? Do you praise the courage of people who put their lives on the line for you? Are you generally a thankful person? Would you praise someone if they saved your life? Will you praise God? We see a lot of thanks going out to doctors, nurses, andContinue reading “Praise God”
Praise Be To God
What is your reaction when something great happens in your life? How do you react to bad situations? What is your general attitude each and every day? Do you have an attitude of praise? Do you praise God in good times, bad times, and everywhere in between? We may hear someone occasionally praise God. WeContinue reading “Praise Be To God”
Blessings Large and Small
How often do you praise God? Are you thankful for the many blessings He has been so gracious to grant you? Do you recognize all those blessings? Do you believe God is the One who gave them to you? Or, do you believe you’ve earned them all? As we go through our lives, we haveContinue reading “Blessings Large and Small”