Worship Him with gladness...

 Psalm 100:2

Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.

What an honor it is to have an opportunity to freely worship the Lord, give thanks and show gratitude. It is not by force that we worship Him, pray, sing praises and serve in His name, but it because of the gratitude we have in our hearts for who He is and what He has done for us already. Sometimes we may be consumed by the many issues of life, and forget where we have come from, where God pulled us from. He has saved us from many things, favoured us even when we didn't deserve it and prospered us in one way or the other. There's a say that emphasizes that we may not be where we want to be, but we are definitely not where we used to be.

When I check my life, where I come from, I see a huge transformation that has taken place, a big difference from the place I was born, the conditions I grew up under and the challenges I faced. I see the hand of God in every aspect of it. That is one of the driving forces for me worshipping Him like I have lost my mind. He is indeed gracious, compassionate and a loving Father. The reason why I'm still alive, is because of His grace and that He still has a purpose for my life and for that I'm grateful.
So, my plea with you, is to just for a moment, forget the issues you have, the challenges, the mountains and the storm, and just recognize how much you are loved. He sent His Son to cleanse you, to build a relationship with you, to heal you, to prosper you and to allow you life in eternity. That is amazing! It is worth celebrating. Receive and embrace God's love, let Him continue guiding you, sheltering you and guarding you. Come to Him with joyful songs to show your gratitude!




 

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