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Today’s Affirmation: I bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.
I have got to start doing better. I just need to do the right things. Far too often you hear this on the road to recovery. You cross paths with hurting people that feel guilt, pain and sadness over falling short of this plan.
There is another plan and it is so much easier than the one many of us have chosen. One of us trying to fix ourselves. Do you want sounds of joy and laughter in your life?
In Jeremiah 33:11 where this affirmation was harvested says in the NKJ version that mercy endures forever for those who bring a “sacrifice of praise” to the Lord. NLT says to bring thanksgiving offerings.
There are many sad and down trodden hearts where we continue to “sacrifice” our desires, our lusts, our flesh in hopes of being better. Very few people find joy there. Jeremiah’s “sacrifice” is NOT one of trying to stop yourself but one much easier which is to just PRAISE GOD. Be thankful to the God who created heaven and earth for who He is or for what He has done for you.
One sacrifice feels like a chore while another brings great joy and yes even laughter. When you have a few minutes go back to Jeremiah’s prayer in 32: 17-25. Ah Lord “nothing is too hard for you”, O great and powerful God, Jeremiah is just offering up sacrifices of praise to the God who created all things. After the prayer in vs. 26 it says THEN the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
God just wants us to love Him and praise Him. Is that too much to sacrifice? He isn’t asking you to stop your addictions, squelch your lusts, have the feeling of love in your heart, no He just wants you to love Him with all of your heart, to bring your sacrifice of praise, your offering of thanksgiving to Him. THEN His great power will change your heart and your life. “Nothing is too hard for Him.”
Such an easier plan.
1. Do you try to clean up your act on your own? Do you try to repair your car before taking it to the mechanic?
2. Do you have anything to be thankful for today?
3. Can you just offer praise to Him for being who He is? The God who laid the foundation of the earth and hung the stars with His right hand? The God of the bible?
4. If you can’t come up with anything to be thankful for today try Jeremiah 33:3 and just “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” He will give open your eyes.
Can you offer a sacrifice of praise today?
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations4Life
Showing my age here tom: I can remember when “Ah Lord God” and “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” were the praise songs we sang instead of Tomlin, Redman, etc. I won’t tell you but it was in the late 80s/early 90s when those were popular. WOW I feel ancient! LOL But the principle you state here is so true: nothing it too hard for the Lord so offer Him a sacrifice of praise for what He has done, is doing and will do. Good thoughts today tom.
Thanks Bill! Feeling my age too and yes I too remember the “old” versions too!
Have a great day!
Not telling my age either but I also relate to that song, but if you listen closely, it just comes out once in awhile. But, Tom, the first thing I thought of as I read your thought were. Aren’t we so glad we serve THE GOD of SECOND CHANCE and then Kathy Troccoli’s song, Come Just As You Are. Someone else is singing it here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsUdDSd4L7M if you want to hear it. I just listened and worshiped awhile.
Tom, thanks for responding to my Blogs. Not sure why your comments are not showing up. As I said before, I am working on a new website so maybe there is a problem there. I co not know how to talk to you except this way. I would love some feedback on my site. Did you get that message? Anyway God bless you men and your families.
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Patsy, after a couple of attempts this morning my reply to your really good blog on “looking out for the church” went through. One error said my “open ID credentials could not be verified.”
I did look that day when you asked for feedback but could not find the new sample pages you mentioned. I am not the most technically saavy person!! You may have to help me see it. Just let me know or send a link to: trainesga@yahoo.com
Have a great day!
Hi tomraines,
There’s lots to be thankful for. I got up this morning and started singing an old worship song similar to your theme today. I can’t remember what it was now but I sure had some fun praising God with it!! 🙂
I’ve been thinking lately about how I am a created being. It’s just more real to me the last couple of days that I was made by someone. Our creator is certainly worth our praises.
I praise Him because I am in good health
I praise Him because I have a house to live in
I praise Him because I have food
I praise Him because he protects me
I praise Him for nature and the other creatures he created
and on…. and on…..
Doesn’t that just feel so awesome? Thank you for sharing as I can feel your heart of praise! What a gift God has given us that if we just praise Him and be thankful He does give us joy! O can we continue to list the ways.
Thank you so much, I am encouraged and want to just praise Him for so many things. Have an awesome day and I know you will. How do we share this joy that is in our heart??
I must leave my computer before your post publishes, I’m always a day late 🙂
This so speaks to me because I tried for years to quit “this” or “conquer” that. It’s exhausting. And I always failed.
It’s when I change my focus that I can let go of whatever it is…today, I don’t have a huge life issue to let go of, but I do have a couple of things that are stealing my focus. And my joy.
You’ve reminded me to turn from my issues and look at The Father and all the blessings He’s so generously given me…
Wonderful wonderful thoughts Tom.
(I praise Him for my family, for good health, for friends like you…
Robin, I know you are an early bird and this week I have been a little late in getting most out. You know I love your heart and I am so with you in trying to conquer on my own. Praising Him and thanking Him is just changing who I am am and how I look at things. Sharing of your heart like you do has helped shine a light on that path. Thank you and your message today is sooo great. Have a great day, whenever you read this…