Discipleship Response
1 Chronicles 16:24-25
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples, For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
Pondering Point
Today's discipleship response will be about your praises that you offer to God – such as, “What are your favorite hymns or songs to declare your praises to God?”
I love How Great Thou Art and Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
Let God bless you through this review, repent and return to God. Don’t miss the chance to declare His praise concerning your life.
Review
What are your favorite stories to declare God's praises? Not just from God's word in the Bible, but from God's work in your life -- your testimony?
Repent if Necessary
Repent of coveting or seeking praise for yourself to validate you or sustain your ego, or of living your life without being conscious of praising God by your lifestyle and choices.
Return as Necessary
Return to living a life of praise for God regardless of what you are doing whether you're working or at leisure whether you are at home or away whether you are by yourself or among other people.
We read the stories of Jesus - his Joy, his resolute peace through uncertainty, his unanxious presence, his relaxed manner and how in the moment he was – and think, I want that life. We hear his open invite to “life... to the full” and think, Sign me up. We hear about his easy yoke and soul-deep rest and think, Gosh, yes, heck yes. I need that. But then we're not willing to adopt his lifestyle. But in Jesus’ case it is worth the cost. In fact, you get back far more than you give up. There's a cross, yes, a death, but it's followed by an empty tomb, a new portal to life. Because in the way of Jesus, death is always followed by resurrection.
~ J.M. Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, p. 84