TODAY’S WORD…

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“Seven times a day I praise You…”

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– Psalm 119:164 (NIV)

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REFLECTION…

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If I believe in God

and in His great love for me

and if I trust fully in Him

and He is everything to me,

then surely I should praise Him seven times a day, at least;

surely I should praise Him all day long

through my words, my deeds and even my thoughts!

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Who else deserves my continuous praise if not my God?

Is there anyone or anything in my life that deserves such praise?

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Am I constant in praising my God?

Am I consistent in declaring His greatness

and in declaring and demonstrating my love for Him?

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Praising God constantly

is not only about

raising my mind and heart to Him throughout my day, whatever the circumstances,

but it is also about

living in a way that reflects my love for Him:

caring for others,

being just,

using my talents to do good for others,

helping the poor…

All these are valid ways by which I can praise God ceaselessly.

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Perhaps I need to change my busy schedule

and rearrange my diary

to fit in some appointments with the Lord, my God, my All!

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Perhaps?

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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My Lord, my God, my All,

let my love for You be more, much more, than mere words.

Lord, I want to love You and praise You with all my mind, my heart, my soul and my strength. Amen.

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