Day 30 of 30
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Today’s Devotional Thought:
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalms 150:6 ESV)
The Psalter ends with a resounding call for every living creature to praise the Lord. And isn’t that fitting? After all, the purpose of humanity is to glorify and enjoy God forever. And this calling has not changed during COVID-19. In fact, as Christians, we should lead the way in praising God for all his wondrous works.
But praise can be hard when we’re suffering, afraid, lonely, or depressed. But that’s when it’s even more important! For example, when Job heard about the death of his children and the loss of his property, this is how he responded:
“Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord’” (Job 1:20-21).
Isn’t that amazing? Even in the midst of profound suffering, Job’s response was to praise the Lord. So are you praising God today? Are you praising him when things are good? Are you praising him when things are bad? Are you praising him with others? Are you praising him alone? “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”
Ways to Pray:
Forgive me for not praising you enough during this global pandemic.
Give me strength to praise you today.
Let me faithfully proclaim Christ to my friends, family, and neighbors so that they bend the knee to your Son as they join the chorus of creation to praise your holy name!