I took this photo a few years back during a road trip from WY to GA. The storm had chased us down the expressway for several miles so instead of relaxing with a nice swim after a long day of driving, we spent some time sitting in the hotel basement. Really, the cinder block, no furniture, basement. Interesting.Stormy days and nights, whether caused by weather or by life situations, are unnerving. Lately, my husband and I have seen both kinds of storms, and once again by the grace of God we have emerged unscathed.
My heart is saddened by many of the recent events: storms both weather related and life related. My most recent life storm caught me off guard and I must admit that during the intensity of the situation I was not thinking of praising God. Begging, pleading, yes. But praising - not so much.
My first draft of this article stated that I had forgotten to praise Him during my stressful time, but the Lord reminded me differently. No, I did not raise my hands and break out in song, but I did walk the halls and thank Him for his goodness and His healing. Praise comes naturally to the Believer; so natural in fact, we sometimes do not realize we are doing it. It is something He has worked into our hearts; part of our love relationship. We praise Him because deep in our spirit we realize He is worthy.
This morning's devotional was about just that:
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Praise isn't a churchy thing - it is a heart statment and we walk in it daily.
Much love to you all - one day we will reign together with Him. Won't that be awesome????
