I Will Praise Him...

Breathe to Praise

About six months ago, our church began to develop a webpage. Our church has a presence in the community, but there are many people moving to the surrounding area from out of town. Up until that point when I was out of town, I would have to find our sermons on YouTube. Today, I pulled up the sermon on our webpage and was able to easily watch and listen. I don't do social media, and although the church has a Facebook page that is great for some, it is not helpful for me. As always, the sermon touched me. Today was no different. It was a reminder to praise the Lord. In all things, through all things, for all things, and because of all Christ paid for my sins.

As I've said in a previous post, I have been praying and asking for discernment and direction. I've not talked with my pastor about this, only my husband and mentioned it on the blog. I've been emotional over my sister's death, turning 60, and feeling like I need to do something and unsure. I do praise God, but I've been wallowing a bit. I've been so caught up in my uncertainties that I have taken my eyes off of Him and haven't praised Him like I should. As always, I recognize His goodness, but there is difference in truly praising and giving God the glory.

Hebrews 12:28-29 says, "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire." When we give our heart to the Lord, acknowledge His death and resurrection, and accept His salvation, we have life everlasting. We should be thankful in all things. Thank you to my pastor and friend for the gentle reminder. But more so, thank you to my Lord and Savior for dying for me. I will praise you.