365 Days of Praise
Thank you, ENDURING LORD
“you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
Did you know that the word “evolve” can’t be found in the Bible? I searched the KJV, NAS, and NIV translations. Not once is “evolve” used. “Endureth,” “endures,” and “enduring” can be found 60 times. In this day and age where people say their moral beliefs are “evolving,” I’m thankful for God who remains unchanged. He and His word “endure.” The Greek word “endure” means “remains, is kept, continues to be.” Aren’t you glad that God’s Word will not evolve into something different? He and His word endure.
Heavenly Father, we praise You that You and Your Word are enduring. We can trust You for who You are and what You say. You and Your word ENDURE forever!
Thank you, Lord, Our ENCOURAGER
“Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,”
God is an encourager! Have you ever contemplated how He encourages you? The apostle Paul had ample opportunity to know God as an encourager. Lonely nights. Conflicting opinions among believers. Physical suffering. Imprisonment. God ministered to Paul in his spirit and through others. The next time you’re in despair, turn off the TV. Go to God in prayer. Receive His encouragement.
Lord, we praise You, our ENCOURAGER.
Thank You, Lord, for being a DWELLING PLACE
“The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms;”
Where do you hang out? Where is home to you; the place to which you retreat, the place where you find comfort, love, and security? If it’s not God, you’re missing out on the ultimate DWELLING PLACE: God Himself! He invites you to be with Him now and for eternity.
Eternal God, You are our DWELLING PLACE. We give praise, honor, and glory to You!
Thank You, CHRIST, for being the DOOR to ETERNAL LIFE
“I am the DOOR; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved,…”
How would you describe yourself? Would you use “DOOR” to communicate to others who you are? I certainly wouldn’t. But, Jesus did. Why? He wants us to know that there is an “outside” of heaven and an “inside” of heaven. Heaven is a place and we are “outside” until we go “into” heaven through Jesus. Make no mistake. Everyone will not be “in” heaven. Only those who enter through Jesus will be in heaven. Our Heavenly Father has sent a personal invitation to all to enter through His Son.
We praise You, Lord Jesus, for You are the DOOR through whom we enter into salvation!
Praise to the DIVINE LORD
“His DIVINE power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the DIVINE nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.”
DIVINE. We often use the word casually. “This cake is divine!” Or, “It was a divine vacation.” However, in the Bible, the word is used in reference to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Christ’s DIVINE power granting to us everything pertaining to life and godliness; us (Christians) sharing in the DIVINE nature. If we are living a ho-hum or defeated life, it isn’t because God wants us to. I encourage you to discover and delve into God’s “precious and magnificient promises” given to us in the Bible!
Lord Jesus, You are DIVINE power and life. Thank You for Your precious and magnificent promises by which we become partakers of Your divine nature. We worship and adore You!
Praise to DIADEM OF BEAUTY
“In that day the LORD of hosts will be
for a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty
to the remnant of His people.”
Throughout time, people have sat on thrones and worn diadems (crowns). Some leaders have worn their crowns well and brought honor to their people. Others have brought shame to their people. The later was the case with the chief tribe of the Northern Kingdom of Israel at the time of Isaiah’s prophecy. In contrast to the drunken leaders who wore crowns of shame; Isaiah pointed to the Lord of Hosts, who not only wears a crown of glory, but is Himself a DIADEM OF BEAUTY!
Lord Jesus, DIADEM OF BEAUTY, glorious One, we honor and praise You, our Lord!
Praise to our DEMONSTRATIVE LORD
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Have you ever wished someone would do more than tell they love you; they would SHOW you? That’s what God did when He sent Jesus to die for our sins. He proved His love. He exhibited it. God didn’t just send a message of love through a prophet. He DEMONSTRATED His love in the most visible, sacrificial way possible. If you’re thinking you’re unloved, think again!
Thank You, God, for DEMONSTRATING Your love by sending Jesus to die for our sins even while we were sinners! We love and praise You!
Thank You, DELIVERER
“I sought the Lord, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. The righteous cry, and the Lord hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.”
Do you have any fears or troubles? If so, Psalm 34 offers great encouragement. God answers those who seek Him. He hears when Christians cry out to Him. What does DELIVER mean? It means to rescue. Do you want to be free of your fears? Seek the Lord! Cry out to Him!
Lord, we praise You for being our DELIVERER! We are seeking and crying out to You.
Has God delivered you or someone for whom you prayed? In your Prayer Journal, write “PTL” for “praise the Lord” or use a yellow felt-tip to highlight your prayer for His deliverance. It builds our faith and is a time of celebration to recognize answered prayer.
Praise to the DELIGHT of God’s Soul
“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul DELIGHTS. ”
Have you ever considered that the Heavenly Father delights in Jesus? That Jesus is God’s DELIGHT? In a world full of evil, don’t you know it blesses Him to look upon His Son and say, “My soul delights in You?” What about us? Are we anxious and stressed – ever seeking to “arrive” at some point or place that will bring us delight? If so, perhaps we should follow our Heavenly Father’s example. His soul – His mind, emotions, and will delight in Jesus. Today, let’s sit back. Let’s open our Bibles and read of Christ’s gentle love and mercy. Let’s read of His great power – calming storms and calling His disciples to walk on water. Let’s delight our souls in Jesus.
Lord Jesus, You are God’s DELIGHT and the One in whom our soul delights. We praise You!
Thank you, Jesus, in whom all the fullness of DEITY dwells
“…in Him (Christ) all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,”
Some people claim that Jesus was “just another teacher.” Others say He was a prophet; one among many prophets. Not so! Jesus proved His deity by His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. ALL the fullness of God exists in Him. Knowing this should cause us to raise our voices in praise. All the fullness of Deity came from heaven in bodily form to die for us and save our souls. What a remarkable Lord He is!
Jesus, in You all the fullness of DEITY dwells! We praise and worship You.