Continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. – Proverbs 23:17
Worshiping God comes easily for some; their hearts are full of gratitude flowing into praise regardless of circumstances. For others, the complications of life stand stalwart against their faith, dragging them into dismay. Yet God longs for everyone to offer Him genuine reverence, awe, devotion, and worship every day. How is this possible?
The Bible is full of people, just like you, regular folks trying to piece together what God is doing in the world and in their lives. The Israelite King David wrote numerous songs and poems regarding his relationship with God in both good times and bad. If you are having trouble finding the right words today, let David speak for you, read one of his Psalms out loud! “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1).
The man Job is an example of someone getting hit by life like a tsunami. He lost it all, his greatest loves and every possession. Read his story and discover what would cause him to say “Though he slay me, I will hope in Him…” (Job 13:15).
God is moving today, doing something specific. Even as difficult as circumstances may appear, you can trust His good plan. Giving Him honor is the appropriate response. Pray today for those in positions of leadership in America who feel discouraged. Ask that God will lead them to hope in Christ and that they would dedicate themselves to knowing God and honoring Him daily.
Today’s Verse: Proverbs 23:17
Let not your heart envy sinners,
but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: 1 Peter 3:14-18
14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
