Sunday, August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012


Praise on my Lips

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1

What is praise? How do you praise God? Often we relate praise to joyful songs and powerful testimonies. But what if praise is more than joyful songs and powerful testimonies but the act of calling out to God in all times and places?

Consider your week. Now make a list of praise. When and where can you name the Gentle Shepherd’s presence in your life? While it may be easier to recall the joyful moments and name our Creator’s presence in those times, I suspect you encountered God under the broom tree as well. Even in the hard times, especially in the hard times, our Savior is still with us; Emmanuel holds us close.

When we cry out to our Maker, we proclaim the Holy Trinity as one who cares, who hears, who responds even when we may doubt or get discouraged. Our continual seeking of the Prince of Peace reminds us and the world that God is here.

We feed on the Bread of Life as we cry out in pain and joy, in sorrow and thanksgiving. With the Bread of Life on our lips and in our stomachs, the Spirit nourishes us for the facing of each day. And for this we give thanks.


Prayer: Lamb of God, you walk with us in the valley and on the mountaintop. You hear us when we cry out with our voices and thoughts. May our entire lives be acts of praise which proclaim who you are to the world. Amen.  


Jennifer M. Manis

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