Galatians 6:10
December 28, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT THOMAS BECKET, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY – 29th DECEMBER
December 29, 2023
THE 28th OF DECEMBER
PRAISE AND WORSHIP UNTO THE LORD GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO LIVE FOR JESUS UNTIL THE END
For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. – Hebrews 13:14-15
The sooner we grasp the truth that we will not be here for ever and that we need to separate ourselves of this world and all its false glamour, the happier we are. Life’s hardships are easier to endure if we focus on our relationship with Jesus and on what He went to prepare for us in heaven, where we will be with Him forever. We are here for a short time, compared to eternity and depending on whom we serve while on earth, we will spend eternity in heaven or hell.
There is so much power in praising and worshiping God! If we choose to constantly honor and praise God, including when we are hurt and suffer, we can handle what life throws at us, much better. If we do our best to keep a thankful heart towards God, we may overcome problems faster and with less side effects than if we are critical and grumpy. We do ourselves a huge favor when we allow the Holy Spirit, as we spend time in His presence, to develop His fruit in us and take the place of what our carnal nature would produce.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You Lord Jesus, that through You, I can offer God a sacrifice of praise at all times. Thank You that the fruit of my lips will bring life whenever I sincerely confess and glorify Your holy Name. Lord please help me allow to the fruit of the Holy Spirit to overcome what my carnal nature would produce in times of grief or hurt and be able to keep a thankful grateful heart towards God. Please help me praise God and give Him all the glory. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.
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