How Do I Praise You?
/We praise God freely for the beauty of this world He created. We regularly praise Him for what He has blessed us with, food, shelter, those we love, etc. But how often do we even think about what He has done to change who we are? The miracles He performs in our hearts and minds are actually the biggest miracles of all.
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How do I properly praise You, my Lord? Should I speak of Your glory and power? Brag that You who created the mighty ocean, also, created the delicate flower? I could marvel at Your timelessness as the author of eternity. But none of that speaks to my gratitude for all that You’ve done in me.
How can I explain to everyone just how broken I was at the start? Or demonstrate to anyone the miracles You’ve done in my heart? When I look back to understand my path, I see a loveless life in moratorium. Until Your love gave me the courage to explore what I had always run from.
Day by day, and grace by grace, You made it safe to open up my mind. But for the safety of Your grace, Lord, I would have run from my fear and pride. I am so grateful for Your patience as I learn how to give You my fears. For, fear is a most stubborn opponent;
One I've fought alone for many years
We’ve also wrestled with my pride for years. And that was just for me to learn what it is. How many times have You heard me say, “Oh, Lord, surely You don’t mean this?” You have insisted that I give up all pride. But with grace for my cries and grumbles. Not once have I felt ashamed or forsaken as You’ve taught me what it means to be humble.
It will always be a privilege to bow to You, to honor Your power and sovereignty. And I'll always have awe for Your creations, Lord, for each one reflects Your majesty. I feel wonder at this world You’ve created, and gratitude for Your Son, who set me free. But, Lord, nothing can compare to my gratitude for the miracles You’ve performed in me.
By Linda Troxell
From: United States
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