December 23, 2010

Power in Praise


1 Peter 4:11 (New International Version, ©2010)

11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.


I will admit. I am sceptical of a lot of things. Even things in the Bible are hard for me to grasp. However when I find something I can apply, it is really exciting. This is not something new, but each time I put it into practice it feels like something newly discovered. Singing praise to the Lord. Songs like this with real substance fills my heart with joy; changes the course of my whole day. I sang this song as I was getting ready in the morning and my whole mood changed. The cool thing is that it was real joy, not just something euphoric. Give it a try and see what praising the Lord can do. I think I will make it a mandatory part of my morning routine. :)