Psalms 150: 1-2, 6

Praise the Lord!  
Praise Him in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament!
Praise Him for His might acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!
(6) Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!

I am aware that today is the first day of a new month.  We are in the 10th month of the year and the end of another year is quickly approaching.  But let me just give you one last writing on praise and adoration. 

Adoration means deep love and respect; to regard in with loving admiration and devotion; to be very fond of.  God deserves all of our adoration and praise.  He alone deserves our constant "warm approval and admiration", our expression of gratitude and and respect.  We could not have made it without God watching over us and watching out for us.  We don't have the ability to protect ourselves from the seen and the unseen.  God alone is our refuge and our protector. 

Let's not get it twisted - God has kept us to this day.  He is Sovereign and in control of all things.  He doesn't cause bad things to happen, but He allows them.  He knows the plans that He has for your life.  Trouble comes to prepare, strengthen, teach, and direct us.  God did not promise a life without problems, but He did promise not to leave us in the problems alone. Heb. 13:5-6 says, "5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper, I will not fear.   He can (and will) direct us in our troubles if we lean on Him.  Prov. 3:5-6 tells us "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."  

I remember singing a song growing up, "Without God I would be nothing.  Without Him, I would fail. Without God, I would be drifting. Like a ship without a sail."  Life without God is like living without your purpose.  God created us with a purpose and living without acknowledging Him is living outside of the purpose for which you were created.  His plans are best and He is a loving father that only wants the best for us all.  He will lead and guide you as you submit to His will and His leading.  He will not force anyone to follow Him.  He will guide you to the path.  It is our disobedience or reluctance that brings suffering and consequences because we think that we know what is best for us.  We make plans and ask to bless them instead of asking for His plan and obeying it. 

May we realize that God's love is so great that if we just follow Him, our lives will be full of His presence and power.  Power to live right, fulfill His call, and to be salt and light so that others will come to know Him and love Him.  

Yes, God is deserving of our praise and our worship all the days of our life.  Let's give it to Him and Him alone.

Be blessed, October is here!