Why am I only realizing this now? 🤗

How often during the day do you think about praising God? 🙌🏻

Let’s be honest here, because I often catch myself thinking:

➡️ “Should I make myself a second cup of coffee?” more than…❌  “Should I spend more time with God today?”

➡️ “Should I watch one more episode of my favorite show?” more than… ❌ “Should I pray one more time today?”

This isn't meant to put pressure on us. It’s simply good to become aware of it.

There’s this powerful — and honestly, kind of unreachable-sounding — verse in Psalms:

“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” (Psalm 113:3, NIV) https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PSA.113.3.NIV 

And somehow, verses like this can feel BIG. Maybe even too big for real life, especially when our days often begin with pressure and deadlines and end with exhaustion and the thought, “I’d rather just sit on the couch and watch a movie.”

Praising God “from morning until evening” can feel unrealistic.

And yet, this is exactly where the power of this verse is found: it reminds you WHO THIS DAY BELONGS TO, no matter how the day feels.

When you say, “This is the day the Lord has made,” you’re already taking power away from your worries. (see Psalm 118:24)

And yes, maybe you woke up worried today. Then take away the power of those worries by reminding yourself:

God created this day. And I praise Him through my trust. I acknowledge that God is greater than my schedule, stronger than my fears, and more faithful than my emotions.

Maybe if this verse were written today, it would sound a little different. Ready?

“From the place where my problems begin, to the place where they disappear, I will lift up the name of the Lord everywhere.” (Psalm 113:3, Déborah’s version 😉)

Because God is already there where your problems begin… Ready to carry them for you!

That’s why you can get up today full of praise. Because yes, the sun will set again tonight, and until then, God will stand by your side. ❤️

What comfort. What truth. What a God!

Don’t you just want to praise Him for that right now?

You are a miracle!