It's time to praise the Lord

"1Praise the LORD! Let all that I am praise the LORD. 2I will praise the LORD as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath."     Psalm 146:1-2   NLT

One thing that gets  neglected at times is the need to praise God. We can become so busy in our life that, a worship time can be cut to just a few uttered words of thankfulness and requests for what we need and would like. This is not enough!. Satan roams around like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), and he will tie you up in knots if you have inadequate covering. Firstly, you need the Armour of God (Ephesians 6) daily and then you need to set aside a quiet time preferably before you go out. Some may say, it can't be done, There is load of things need doing and then, I have to get the children ready and take them off to school. Can I say here, you need to change your schedule round; get up earlier if it needs to happen, but don't rob God of His morning time meeting with you.

Prayer and praise is essential to your spiritual survival, check what David said about it:

'1Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. 2Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. 3He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. 4He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. 5He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!'   Psalm 103:1-5.  NLT

Just looks at the words David uses: 'With my whole heart,' 'May I never forget the good things He does for me.' 'Forgives my sins, heals all my diseases' 'Redeems me from death, crowns me with love and tender mercies' and 'My youth is renewed like the eagles.' And this is just a selection. 

Think about your life; think what God has done for you. There is a lot to praise Him for. Look what He did yesterday for you and then watch with interest at what He will do today. People close to you can offer all the love they have but, God can offer much more, His love is eternal and not affected by petty squabbles. He will always be with you, faithful and loving.

Now that is something to praise Him about, don't you think?

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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