Day 1: Offering Praise
Today's Scripture
"Among the gods there is none like You, Lord; no deeds can compare with Yours. All the nations You have made will come and worship before You, Lord; they will bring glory to Your name. For You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are God. Teach me Your way, Lord, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will glorify Your name forever." - Psalm 86:8-12 (NIV)
" Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship You." -Nehemiah 9:5-6 (NIV)
Additional Scripture
Psalm 139:13-18 (NKJV)
Reflect on the Word
Let's begin our collective 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting by looking up and seeing Jesus, high and lifted up, eternally enthroned over all creation. As ministers, a vocational hazard we sometimes face is losing sight of God's majesty and wonder just as we are trying to present Him as majestic and wonderous to others! Prayer and praise go hand in hand to totally renew our souls. He is worthy of our praise. Lets' pray together.
Prayer & Contemplation
- Take time right now to recapture the glory and awe of God in whatever way feels right (singing, prayer, etc.).
- Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind areas in your life where God has become tame or small, and allow Him to expand in your heart.
- Go for a walk in a quiet and beautiful setting, or drive somewhere peaceful. Pause in a safe place to look up at the sky, and allow creation to lead your heart into praise and worship for all God is and what He has done.