January 4

Sing Praises to the Lord

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: Declare among the people His doings!" Psalms 9:11

When we enter into God’s presence let us not focus on our weaknesses but on HIS doings. Let us focus on His mercy and abounding grace, the grace that has provided Jesus Christ to take all our sins away. The grace that set us free from the captivity of sin. Let us look to Jesus and accept His precious blood and it’s cleansing power to make up pure and holy in His sight. When we come to truly appreciate how much grace has been shed for us, it is then that there is a longing for the presence of God. Yet even more amazing is it to realize that God longs for us. His Word tells us that He inhabits our praises. The most extraordinary part of worship is not that we long for God to be in our presence, but that He also longs to be with us. So let us remember this the next time we enter into His presence, our beloved Father and our precious Savior will be right there with us. Let us, therefore, take every opportunity to raise our voices in praise and adoration to these who are our very life.

Father, we are so unworthy and yet Your grace has reached us. We long for Your presence and thank You that when we come to worship You, You meet us there. We are thankful that we do not have to walk through this life alone. Thank You for the amazing ways You work in our lives. May we never lose sight of what You do for us and may our lips praise You for all eternity, for You are a wonderful God and we long to worship You forever. Amen