Simply Praise
/"The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fail, for the LORD holds them
by the hand." (Psalms 37:23-25)
I have put a glorious reality into practice this week. Right when my feet hit the floor - and sometimes before, I begin exalting God by singing those great old hymns and reading aloud, psalms of praise.
With intentional worship, my mind becomes calm, and my soul very settled.
Typically, there’s a battle in my mind going on during those first minutes awake. Items on my list of things to get done fight each other over which needs to be first.
And THEN, distractions hop onboard…distractions including people things, cleaning things, devotions to write and messages to teach - things. It doesn’t matter what sort of distraction – any ol’ one will do.
But now, although not perfect, I'm getting a handle on those annoyances that hijack my peace early in the mornings.
Simply put - it is to Simply Praise.
My first thoughts, first words, first heart-talk – all about Jesus and all to Jesus.
I'm training my mind to become aware of His Love and Presence the moment my body and soul roll out of bed.
This approach helps me to have a smoother and more joyful start to my day.
I speak to Jesus when my eyes open.
Hebrews 4:16 helps me with my prayer language. Lord, I come boldly to Your Throne of Grace. I come to find mercy and grace to help me and guide me through the details of my day ahead.
I then TAKE TIME to praise Him through music and psalms.
These moments are not rushed, for they lay the foundation for all my other prayers.
I then recognize and accept the help of The Spirit.
Soon it becomes apparent that Grace and Mercy are indeed empowering this sweet prayer time. I thank the Holy Spirit for helping me and being so patient with me as I try to stay “on task” in giving God the glory that is due Him.
And then, it’s time to move into talking with Him about the day’s details and moving into intercessory praying for all of those He’s called me to lift to Him.
But none of this happens BEFORE simply praising Jesus!
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. You have set Your glory above the heavens. When I look at Your night sky, the work of your fingers – the moon and stars, which you have set in place, I wonder . . . who am I that You would even think of me? I love You and I thank You that You have made me a little lower than Your angels and have crowned me with glory and honor. With all my heart I give you thanks. I will always sing praises to Your Name, oh Jesus. Amen.
Simply Praising Him First,
Cindi
Frazzled Female Ministries
"Hope For The Weary"
frazzledfemale.com