LIVE A LIFE OF THANKSGIVING

“Think of it! The Lord healed me! Every day of my life from now on I will sing my songs of praise in the Temple, accompanied by the orchestra.” Isaiah 38:20 (TLB)

 

In our text today, the ancient Prophet Isaiah looked at himself and stated the obvious. The dead cannot praise God. Only the living can praise God. Why then will you hoard your praise? Why won’t you give Him the very best that He deserves? The fact that He has given you breath means you can praise Him. David says: “Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalm 150:6 KJV)

 

Let me ask you: has the Lord ever healed you? Some people died of common headache and fever, but you have had several headaches and you are still around. Some people sneezed and collapsed and died, but you have sneezed several times, yet you are still around. You may think you have seen the worst. Wait until you hear the challenge of the other person, and then you will realize that you have reasons to praise God.

 

Like the ancient Prophet, make a quality decision to live a life of thanksgiving to God. Sing songs of praise in the morning, noon and night. Praise God in spite of the challenges. Tell of His wondrous works. Has God ever paid your bill? Thank Him for it. Has He ever healed you? Dance before Him. Have you ever experienced His mighty deliverance? Extol His name. If you can think, you can thank. 

 

Let the praises of God never depart from your mouth. No matter the challenge you may be facing today, it is not enough to stop your song. Even in the night season, there is a song to sing. Praise gives the devil a black eye. Praise refocuses you to the goodness of God. Praise takes you from where you are to where you want to be. Praise is the key that unlocks the doors. Praise commits God to do more. Praise commits the earth to yield for you her increase.

 

Further Reading: Psalm 150:1-6; Isaiah 38:18-20

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Daniel 11-12; Evening- Jude