I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore.
Psalm 86:12 (KJV)
How many times during any given day should the LORD receive praise and glory?
The answer? —– As many times that we can possibly get in and then some more after that!
I know that most people of faith will pray, especially when in need of something for us, or family. But how many truly give complete and full thanks without “asking” for anything in return?
How many just go all day long giving thanks for “the moment” in time, or for the food they’re eating, or the clothes they’re wearing, or family, friends, or health? How about a plain “Thank You LORD” I love You with all my heart and soul and mind and strength.
Remember the story of the 10 lepers? Of the ten lepers Jesus healed only one came back, and of all the lepers, he wouldn’t be anybody who could be expected to do it. For the person that thanked Him was a “foreigner.”
He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.
One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan.
Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And Jesus said to the man, “Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.” Luke 17:14-19 (NLT)
Jesus noted the one “who gave thanks” in this case for a healing. The others took off without so much as a glance back, let alone a thank you or praise to the LORD! This should stay with us as a reminder how Jesus notices ‘everything’ about us, especially those who don’t give thanks, or praise.
Well today, no matter what adversities you may be facing, or giants that seek to destroy you, give Him praise and thanks! For He is worthy of all praise, glory and honor.
When we praise Him, our own “self-importance” diminishes greatly, and we are called to be humble, and no doubt realize that there is only One who is Great, Holy and Honorable and Worthy. Amen!
“Father God, Creator and Master of the Universe, Father of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, thank You, I praise You, I worship You, I adore You, I love You, today, tomorrow and always, in Jesus precious name I say, Amen!”
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