Some things are easy to praise God for.
The beauty of creation is indescribable and often it draws out my praise.
Recently Scripture brought to mind a different plan for praise.
“…to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening;…” 1 Chronicles 23:30a NKJV
It is underlined in my Bible.
To purposely choose to schedule praise and thankfulness twice a day struck me.
And from other places in Scripture it is clear God doesn’t want routine religion, He wants relationship.
These twice a day praise and thanksgivings were scheduled, but the purpose was to give heartfelt thanks and praise.
No matter the circumstances.
No matter the feelings or emotions.
All because God deserves it.
I had never before thought of scheduling a time to praise and thank God at the beginning and end of my day.
Of course God deserves praise and thankfulness throughout the day and night.
But am I purposefully about hemming my day with it?
I’m going to try to be.
No, I am not sure exactly how.
Nor do I ever want to do something simply because it’s expected.
God doesn’t want that kind of love, and I never want our relationship to grow stale to the point of God being a part of my “To Do” list.
Yet, I’m looking forward to pursuing a new way to deepen my love for Jesus.
What better way than being purposeful about praise and thankgiving?
Especially twice a day.
“Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You for Your Word and opening my mind to another opportunity to grow closer to You. Please help me to understand the true meaning of thankfulness and praise. Jesus, You are so worthy of all praise, honor, and thanksgiving! May today be the beginning of a new part of my walk with You. Thank You!”
patientlyhopeful 