Devotion

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Theme: A Grateful Heart
Text: Psalm 103:1-5

Memory verse ~ Psalm 103:2
Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:

When our praise is lifted before the Throne of the Lord, mighty things happen in our lives. In praising the Lord, it needs to be done with passion ( all that is within us). We praise with our lips, heart, mind, will, and everything within and without of us.

Our praise becomes meaningful if we identify the blessings of God in our lives. A heart that's ungrateful cannot praise God (vrs 2). Acknowledging every little thing that comes your way, and being grateful, moves your heart to give praise to the Lord (Hosea 2:8, Luke 17:15-18). The Psalmist outlined number of benefits from the Lord: He forgives our sins, He heals, redeems lives from destruction, Crowns with loving-kindness and tender mercies, satisfies the mouth with good things and renews our youth like the eagles.

The Lord has equally blessed you with these and others benefits in your life. Count your blessings and name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord has done in your life. It's essential to also keep a diary of remembrance of the benefits of the Lord so as not to be discouraged in the Lord when something you so desire for is not forthcoming. It will help you to continually trust the Lord and He will let you have it at the appropriate time (Romans 1:12,  Exodus 16:3, Hebrews 3:7-9, Philippians 4:11-13).

Prayer: Give me the heart of a worshipper o God, that I may praise thee at all time. AMEN!

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