1 Chronicles 16:36
Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said "Amen" and "Praise the LORD."
Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said "Amen" and "Praise the LORD."
This is the week that the Lord has made, I need to rejoice and be glad in it.
I'm thankful the Lord placed this on my heart before last week actually happened. I haven't had an amazing week. It's been hard, a little sad, and I'm kind of tired.
THAT is exactly why there should be praise on my lips. It does not matter what is going on in your life, there is always cause and expectation for praise.
So, let the praise party begin!
One major praise of my family is that our oldest daughter Hannah was accepted into the college of her choice, Pfeiffer . We are all so excited for her and look forward to what God has in store for this wonderful girl of ours.
So, let the praise party begin!
One major praise of my family is that our oldest daughter Hannah was accepted into the college of her choice, Pfeiffer . We are all so excited for her and look forward to what God has in store for this wonderful girl of ours.
I am thankful the weather has cooled a bit here in Florida. This is one HOT state. Warm weather most of the year means that August is brutal. A few 60 degree mornings just make me happy.
I'm thankful for our home; a safe place for my children to grow and develop. I am beyond grateful that God has allowed me to be home each day to watch that happen.
I'm thankful for the people in my life; they bless and renew me with their love and prayers when I am struggling and concerned.
I'm thankful that God hears my prayers and answers them, even when I can't understand His answers.
Right this very moment, I am thankful that there are no dishes in my sink. I do not like Mondays with dishes to clean or a messy house from the crazy weekends.
As I begin to focus on all of the things in my life that I have to praise God for, my heart fills with gratitude instead of the sadness I had been feeling. Emily has been having lots of little seizures this week, too many to count. It weighs heavily on my heart everyday. She hasn't been able to make it through the any whole day of school feeling well. There are a bazillion other things going on in life that I need to deal with.
How easy it would be to write the post I wanted to write about how hard this is and how worried I am. But today is begins a week that I choose to start with praise. I choose to open my heart to God's love and provision, even in the midst of so much concern for a child.
Are you ready to begin your week, whatever your week might bring, with a grateful heart? Can you spend a little time meditating on what is good in your life instead of focusing on the problem? Start your week, your day, and your life with praise in every circumstance. We have each been given a gift unique to human beings; the ability to choose. Today, join with me in choosing joy and praise.
I'm thankful for the people in my life; they bless and renew me with their love and prayers when I am struggling and concerned.
I'm thankful that God hears my prayers and answers them, even when I can't understand His answers.
Right this very moment, I am thankful that there are no dishes in my sink. I do not like Mondays with dishes to clean or a messy house from the crazy weekends.
As I begin to focus on all of the things in my life that I have to praise God for, my heart fills with gratitude instead of the sadness I had been feeling. Emily has been having lots of little seizures this week, too many to count. It weighs heavily on my heart everyday. She hasn't been able to make it through the any whole day of school feeling well. There are a bazillion other things going on in life that I need to deal with.
How easy it would be to write the post I wanted to write about how hard this is and how worried I am. But today is begins a week that I choose to start with praise. I choose to open my heart to God's love and provision, even in the midst of so much concern for a child.
Are you ready to begin your week, whatever your week might bring, with a grateful heart? Can you spend a little time meditating on what is good in your life instead of focusing on the problem? Start your week, your day, and your life with praise in every circumstance. We have each been given a gift unique to human beings; the ability to choose. Today, join with me in choosing joy and praise.
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