Let Everyone Praise

Been going through some pretty tough stuff lately? Me too, in fact yesterday I forgot to stay under the shadow of His wings. I got caught up in my own emotions. But Dave and two dear friends reminded me that I can always trust the Lord and that He is always available to hear my prayers. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Dave, Danna and Heather.

Did you see last night’s sunset? What about this morning’s sunrise; the smile on a child’s face or the tiny, delicate fingers of your sleeping baby’s hands?

Maybe it was the blue, gentle ripples on the lake’s surface; the green of the forest trees; a hawk soaring on the breeze or a prairie flower in all its beauty?

Perhaps you saw love in the eyes of your spouse; did you hear joy in the words “you can go home tomorrow” or “it’s benign, nothing to worry about”?

Whatever it was or whatever it is, do you hear and see the love that the Lord has placed all around you? He did this just for you!

He wanted you to be aware that He cares about you and His love is measureless, unconditional and free to all. He doesn’t want you wrapped up in worry and fear that you can’t control.

We are to praise Him for His greatness. Sometimes we praise with hearts flooded with joy and sometimes with tear-stained cheeks but still we praise!

“Shout praises to the Lord! Shout the Lord’s praises in the highest heavens. ² All of you angels, and all who serve him above, come and offer praise.

³ Sun and moon, and all of you bright stars, come and offer praise. ⁴ Highest heavens, and the water above the highest heavens, come and offer praise. ⁵ Let all things praise the name of the Lord, because they were created at his command. ⁶ He made them to last forever, and nothing can change what he has done.

⁷ All creatures on earth, you obey his commands, so come praise the Lord! ⁸ Sea monsters and the deep sea, fire and hail, snow and frost, and every stormy wind, come praise the Lord! ⁹ All mountains and hills, fruit trees and cedars, ¹⁰ every wild and tame animal,
all reptiles and birds, come praise the Lord!

¹¹ Every king and every ruler, all nations on earth, ¹² every man and every woman, young people and old, come praise the Lord! ¹³ All creation, come praise the name of the Lord.  Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth. ¹⁴ Like a bull with mighty horns, the Lord protects his faithful nation Israel, because they belong to him. Shout praises to the Lord!” Psalm 148 CEV

Everything in heaven, on the earth and under the earth are called to praise. Why? Because the things God has created and provided tell of His goodness.

Enjoy what the Lord has done for you today and tell him thank you. I’m going back to rest under the shadow of His wings and will praise Him that His mercies are new every morning.