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Devotional for April 24, 2020

Praise All Day

 "It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night." (Psalm 92:1-2)

 Today, we wake up, we face another morning, we face another day. We work to get through our jobs, our working from home, our housework, our schoolwork, our yardwork, our family life, whatever else we have to face. Sometimes it may seem tedious, especially as we both go through the same routine, and face new challenges. It can be hard to get through the day.

 And yet, we are also reminded that God is with us. The reason we can face another day, and get through another day, is because He gives us the strength to keep going. We have access to His power all day, and every day. He gives us the ability to keep going. We also can give the worries and anxieties of the day over to Him, which makes it even easier to get through the day. When we give our worries and anxieties to God, we know and trust that He is taking care of them, which lifts them from our own minds. When the worries and anxieties of our day are lifted, we can praise God, and thank Him for everything the day brings.

 Even though the day may bring more drudgery and tedium, God brings much good during the day. He shows His love to us in special ways, even simple, little ways, during the day. He gives blessings to us. He keeps us going. He resolves our worries and issues. He causes unexpected things to happen, like an unexpected phone call, visit, or gift. He calms our minds in the midst of our anxieties. He brings healing to us. He is always good to us.

 For all this, we can thank and praise God. We can praise Him at any time during the day - so why not praise and thank Him all the time during the day? Today, take a moment, even once an hour, simply to thank God for something good that has happened during the day, up to that point. Take a moment to thank Him for something He has done to help you. Thank Him for an unexpected gift you've received, or someone who has called or visited you, or a breakthrough that has happened. Think of something good that God has done for you, and thank and praise Him for it. It will also help to get through the day, because you will be reminded God is with you and loves you. Praise and thank Him all day - and every day!

 Dear God, I praise you and thank you for all the gifts and blessings of this day, and for being with me all day and every day. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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