January 10, 2015
Bible in a year: Psalm 3-5
Devotional passage: Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
so that those who love your name may exult in you.
Psalm 5 is a glorious song of David's joy and devotion to God for his deliverance from battle.
Often Christians forget to simply rejoice in the Lord.We are busy with the business of life and often our prayers lean toward requesting help for the sick and those in need or even aid for our own troubles. We trust in the Lord and are thankful and grateful, as is right. But, how often do we just stand and rejoice, sing for joy and exult in the Lord our God?
I find the most distilled joy comes through in music and many traditional hymns are exalting. Turn to song, dance, creating art or poetry, or prayer each day in joy and glory to God.
"'Cause I can't let a day go by without thanking you for the joy that you bring to my life." (Jamie Grace, Beautiful Day)
Prayer: Everlasting God, we praise you for all that is good and beautiful in our lives. We glorify you with every breath we take an all of creation with us. May your name always be present on our tongues and in our hearts for ever and ever, amen.
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