365 Days of Praise

“Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,”

Romans 15:5

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 came to Paul and ministered to him in his spirit and through others. The next time you’re in despair, turn off the TV. Turn to God in prayer. Receive His encouragement.

Lord, I praise You, my ENCOURAGER.

“The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms;”

Deuteronomy 33:27

Where do you hang out?  Where is home to you; that place to which you retreat, 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 into His presence, to be with Him now and for eternity. 

Eternal God, You are my DWELLING PLACE. I give all praise, honor, and glory to You!

“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.”

2 Peter 1:3-4

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 magnificient promises by which we become partakers of Your divine nature. I worship and adore You!

“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

Have you ever wished someone would do more than tell they love you; they would SHOW you? That’s what God did in sending 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 my sins even while I was still a sinner!  I love and praise You!

“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.”

Isaiah 42:1

Have you ever thought about the fact that God delights in Jesus? That Jesus is God’s DELIGHT?  In a world so full of evil and as God looks upon even the often sinful state of His own; don’t you know it blesses Him to look upon His Son? “Delightful!” That’s who Jesus is. 

Lord Jesus, You are God’s DELIGHT and mine!  I praise You!

“For in Him (Christ) all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,”

Colossians 2:9

Some people want to blow off Jesus as “just another teacher.”  Others say He was simply a prophet. Not so! Not only did Jesus say He was God, but He proved it by His life, death, resurrection, and ascension.  ALL the fullness of God exists in Him. Our knowing this causes us to want to raise our voices in praise!  

Lord Jesus, I praise You; You in whom all the fullness of DEITY dwells!

“For I will defend this city to save it for My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.”

Isaiah 37:35

Have you ever thought of the Lord as DEFENDER? God is DEFENDER of that which is His and those whom are His. 

Lord, I praise You, my DEFENDER!

“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.”

Psalm 34:4, 17

Do you have any fears or troubles? If so, Psalm 34 offers great consolation.  God answers those who seek Him. He hears when Christians cry out to Him. What does DELIVER mean? It means to rescue.  Do you long for someone to rescue you from your fears or troubles? Seek the Lord! Cry out to Him!

Lord, I praise You for being my DELIVERER! I am seeking You and crying out. 

This is one of God’s 365 attributes for which we can look up, praise, and trust Him. To learn about His other attributes and ways you can know God and praise Him, join us HERE. If you’re using Prayers of My Heart prayer journal to record God’s attributes each day, you can click here for prayer journaling tips. 

 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

Do you need help? Are you in a tight spot and don’t know what to do? Do you wish there was somebody you could talk to and who could advise you?  If so, God wants you to know that He’s available to you. His name is wonderful COUNSELOR.

Lord God, I praise You for being there for me to talk to and for being my COUNSELOR! 

This is one of God’s 365 attributes for which we can look up, praise, and trust Him. To learn about His other attributes and ways you can know God and praise Him, join us HERE. If you’re using Prayers of My Heart prayer journal to record God’s attributes each day, you can click here for prayer journaling tips. 

 “Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.”

 Exodus 34:6

Do you work with someone who isn’t very compassionate? Or, perhaps, you’re going through a tough time and could use a little compassion from a family member or friend; yet they’re anything BUT compassionate.  The Hebrew root word from which “compassion” is derived means “to love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection.” It describes God’s compassion for you.  So, in the absence of human compassion, be assured that God deeply loves you.    

LORD, thank You for deeply loving me.  I praise You, COMPASSIONATE LORD! 

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