Psalm 34:2 My soul shall makes it boast in the Lord.
When I feel afraid, I’m prone to pull the blanket over my head and hope it goes away. Or I nurse my fears. The adversary of our souls loves to get our attention focused on ourselves and not on the resources of our God.
What will happen when you praise and worship God? Your praise makes God big your heart and mind. Soon, your problem falls into perspective. When I worship God, sometimes even with tears coming down my face, my spirit is renewed as I praise God. My problem doesn’t go away, but all of a sudden, I see it in relation to the One who is in charge of everything.
Isn’t it interesting what we do boast about? Or even nonverbally message to those about us, whether by our attitude, demeanor, eyebrows, breathing, etc. At the last party, social event, opportune encounter, what did you boast about? And don’t give me this humble jumble that you don’t boast! We all have opportunity to so engage, perhaps even lead conversations if they are dragging or being negative. Put the spotlight on the Lord, give Him center stage. So many good things are happening in our lives as individuals, in our families, in our churches, that there is no scarcity for boasting on the Lord virtually continually.
It’s all perspective. Begin with praise prayer & worship!
David Jeremiah Sanctuary: Finding Moments of Refuge in the Presence of God 2002 July 5