Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets;
the name of the Lord is to be praised.
We live in a time where people are struggling. They are worried, broke, and hungry. Anxiety overreaches every aspect of life, and moments of peace are overshadowed by a trail of bad events. You may even think, "If only I could get back into rhythm with God". Or even, "If only I could get back into the Word of God." I think we could also agree that most of us have even said "I need to get back to church."
Part of serving the Lord is offering praise to Him from our mouths (Hebrews 13:15) and through the way we live (Ephesians 5:8). But we are also called to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). These are ways that we show our love to God!
It is not limited to our seasons of life or the location where we fellowship. That means that whether we are doing great or in the trial of our life, God asks for our love. He requires us to love others too.
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." Romans 13:8-10 NIV
The children of Israel where enslaved for hundreds of years. When God brought them out of captivity, He gave them guidelines for Holy living. He did this because of His great love for His children, that they may dwell with Him in peace.
"Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they will fear you. The Lord will grant you abundant prosperity—in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground—in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you. The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the Lord your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom." Deuteronomy 28:10-13 NIV
Praising God means showing love to Him through a life of obedience. It also means loving others. And through these things, God takes care of every aspect of our lives.
PRAYER
Father, thank You for Your great love for us. You tend to our needs everyday, as The Great Shepherd. You satisfy us with good things. You even made a way for us to spend eternity with You, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Today we offer thanks and praises to You for all that you’ve done. Let our lives be a reflection of Your glory, so that our friends and families can get a glimpse of how great You are. Help us to live our days honoring you with our actions and thoughts. Throughout the world, Your name is to be praised!
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