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“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.” Psalm 7:17 (ESV)

What beautiful praises and glory I offered God before I went into “my” world yesterday.  Stunned at how quickly glory evaporated in the midst of my interrupted day.  Circumstances, I couldn’t control.  Reactions I could.

Before I flipped the page in my prayer journal today – all those beautiful words of yesterday caught my eye.  My heart had been full. Praises were lifted high.  Gratitude was not minimal.  Conviction hit hard.  “Forgive me for my attitude yesterday Father for allowing someone else’s disruptions to generate gossip and a wrong attitude.”  Note to self:  I can praise God all I want from my early rising; but God’s glory comes in living it out throughout my day.

God seeks authentic praise not flattery from lips that speak too many other things. No routine phrases.  No impressive words.  No prestigious speech – simple, real praise – expressions of our desire to honor Him and honor others.  Gratitude that flows automatically from hearts that are full without easily forgetting His blessings.

Today, I get up and start my day with different praise.  Words that are not just trite phrases. Words that aren’t ramblings and lyrics of pretty songs.   Words not scribbled down to fill empty pages; worshipping God in awe, reverence and respect.   Today, let’s offer Him the praises of those who desperately need His mercy and grace.  Let’s lift up our words to glorify Him because of who He is and not because it sounds pretty.  Today, let’s relinquish our tendency to leave praise behind when “amen” is uttered.  Let’s choose to serve Him, to live out our lifestyle of worship knowing He sees it all.  Let’s rehearse those words in our mind every time we’re tempted.  Let’s replay that scene from pen to paper when things don’t go our way.   Let’s not so easily forget that true praise is a reflection of our heart towards God.

“Father, You are worthy of our Highest praise – help us to worship You not only with our words but with our lives.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life