Praising God: The Foundation of Our Strength.

As I am looking forward for the mid-week service, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and gratitude. Praising God is not limited to a specific day of the week; He deserves our daily admiration and worship. After all, He is the One who conquered the world for us, cleansing us from sin and taking upon Himself our iniquities.

As I reflected on my daily life, I realized how often I trust in temporary solutions to protect myself from harm. For instance, when the weather is cold, I grab my thickest jacket, trusting it to keep me warm and safe. Similarly, I must learn to trust God, the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator, to protect me from any harm.

My Bible study today, discussed the importance of having deep roots in the Lord. Just as a tree with deep roots can weather any storm, so too can we withstand life's challenges when our roots are firmly grounded in God. As Jeremiah 17:5-8 reminds us, "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord... But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him."

As I examine my own life, I ask myself: Am I standing on solid ground, where my roots can grow deep and stay fruitful, or am I standing on shaky ground, vulnerable to the whims of life? I desire to stand on the solid ground of God's character, love, and sovereignty.

To achieve this, I must increase my hunger for God, my longing for holiness, and my desire to believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior. As Psalm 1:3 declares, "That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."

In closing, I offer this prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being my source of strength. Help me to sink my roots deep into Your character, love, and sovereignty. May I trust in Your all-powerful protection and provision, and may my life be a testament to Your goodness and faithfulness. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

—MC©️

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