Praise God seven
times a day? I wonder if I do that. Do you? That's a whole lotta praisin going
on!
Praising God for his
"righteous judgments." Now that's what I'm talking about! So many
times we do not clearly understand his judgments. We sort of muddle through
mumbling that God doesn't make any mistakes. Yet, we continue to think that
just maybe this one is a mistake.
What does a person
do when the doctor's report is horrible? What do you do when your employer
hands you a pink slip? What do you do when you've lost everything and everybody
you love? What do you do when the "present" circumstances just do not
seem righteous? At such times, how do you praise him seven times when what you
want to do is scream at God?
The answer is built
into our faithful, steadfast love of God. O how marvelous are the words of his
mouth for they sustain me! O how lovely is his law because it guides and
protects me! O how boundless are his
love and mercy and grace for they cover me! O how level and smooth are his
paths for there is safety in them and no place to stumble! Talk about seven
praises!
O the peace that
covers all our sorrows and troubles and understanding! Praise God for his
righteous judgments! Praise God for shutting out the anxiety! Praise God for
giving assurance and hope! Praise God for empowering trust in his goodness!
Praise God for hearing our screams and resolving our issues! Praise God for
healing and deliverance! Praise God for his constant, unfailing presence in the
midst of our storms! Praise God! Praise God! Praise God! Praise his holy name!
Seven times is not
enough, but its a great start!
Dear Father, thank
you for your righteous judgments. Empower us to praise you seven times before
we scream once. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be strong and
courageous with seven praises to God,
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