Part of my Bible reading this morning included Psalms 147. Verse one says this:
“Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is FITTING.” Psalms 147:1 (Emphasis mine)
This reminded me of the Scripture in Isaiah 61:3 that says God will give us “a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” No one needs me to tell them that we are in “heavy” times right now. What I will tell you is that God can give peace in situations where in the natural, peace shouldn’t be found. There is power when we learn to praise God in the midst of our pain. Jentezen Franklin puts it this way:
“It works like this. When you begin to praise Him with a heavy heart, you experience a new sense of hope and joy. Through worship you are reminded that God is bigger than the situation you face; that He’s not only capable of managing your concerns but willing, wanting, and waiting to.”
With that in mind, let me encourage you with this thought. Today, let’s take a few moments and turn off CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC. Sign out of Facebook for a bit - it will still be there when we get back. Crank up some worship and praise music, and spend some time with Jesus. Take a few moments not asking for anything, just give Him praise for the simple reason that He deserves it. Jesus truly is Lord of all, and no earthly situation will change that. So lift your voice in song and prayer, and put on the garment of praise.
You will find that it “fits” you well.
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