January 7th Devotional

Dear Friends,
Praise.  Gratitude.  Adoration.  These are acts and attitudes that are given to a loving, all-powerful God.  God, who has given us everything, wants nothing in return.  However, He knows that when we freely give love, praise, adoration and thankfulness in response to these gifts, all is in divine order.  Be blessed as you practice these acts each and every day.  These are great habits to establish for a bountiful 2014!  Peace and Love, Scott
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It Is Impossible To Praise Or Thank Me Too Much.  As it is written, I inhabit the praises of My people.  Sometimes your adoration is a spontaneous overflow of Joy, in response to radiant beauty or rich blessings.  At other times your praise is more disciplined and measured-an act of your will.  I dwell equally in both types of praise.  Thankfulness, also, is a royal road to draw near Me.  A thankful heart has plenty of room for Me.

When you thank Me for the many pleasures I provide, you affirm that I am God, from whom all blessings flow.  When adversity strikes and you thank Me anyway, your trust in My sovereignty is a showpiece in invisible realms.  Fill up the spare moments of your life with praise and thanksgiving.  This joyous discipline will help you live in the intimacy of My Presence. 

Psalm 22:3 (KJV)  3But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Psalm 146:1-2 
1 Praise the LORD.  Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 
18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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