I Choose Today...

I Choose Today to Breathe His Praise

Recently, during a worship service at church, we sang a song that truly spoke to my heart: “Great Are You Lord” by All Sons and Daughters. (I’ve added the link at the end so you can listen if you’d like.) The chorus resonates deeply:  “It’s Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise, pour out our praise… to You only.”   This beautiful truth led me to reflect on the very moment God gave us breath—the moment He brought life into existence. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.”  —Genesis 2:7 (NLT)   This verse reveals three profound truths about our Creator: 1. We Are Created With Intentionality and Purpose God didn’t just make Adam—He formed him. Every detail was intentional, deliberate, and purposeful. Psalm 139:13 reminds us, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Have you ever watched someone knit? Each stitch is part of a larger plan, crafted with care. That’s how God made you—yes, you! He chose every detail about

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I Choose Today to be Thankful

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation.” – Psalm 100:4-5 (NLT) Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with peace, love, and the joy of His presence.

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I Choose Today to Shout my Worship!

Over the last week, we have learned of some beautiful ways scripture teaches us how to worship God: Towdah (תוֹדָה) – giving thanks to God for His provisions and blessings, and Avodah (עֲבוֹדָה) – we are also called to worship Him through our work and service. Today, let us explore an expression of outward worship of God: “Shabach” (שָׁבַח). The word “Shabach” (שָׁבַח) conveys a sense of loud and joyful proclamation or celebration of God’s attributes and deeds, encouraging believers to openly express their adoration and gratitude towards Him. Psalm 117:1-2: “Praise (הַלְלוּ) the Lord, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples! For great is His steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise (שָׁבַח) the Lord!” Psalm 145:4: “One generation shall commend (יְשַׁבֵּחַ) Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” Isaiah 12:6: “Shout (זַעֲקִי) and sing (רָנִּי), O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.” These verses highlight the theme of exuberant praise and worship of God, emphasizing His greatness, steadfast love, and mighty acts. I know some people are uncomfortable raising their hands in praise at church. But what about at home, or in

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I Choose Today to Prepare my Heart for Worship

Worship. On Sunday mornings we go to church and worship the Lord when we sing. We may even go to a whole service or concert and worship through song. If you know me at all, I absolutely love praise and worship. Music, words of worship, and harmonious melodies speak to my heart. I’ve even been known to raise my hands when singing. I get lost in it, unabashed in how I appear. But worship is more than just singing; it is an attitude of the heart. The Bible talks a lot about worship, but not just the worship of song. There are many ways and occasions of worship. Over the next couple of weeks, we will discover together the many ways we can worship God. We will learn together, not only pleases God, but how it affects us. When we worship: It allows our hearts to be softened/open Deepens our faith Alleviates fear As we pour ourselves out to God, He pours Himself into us It allows God to move our hearts so we can hear from Him There are more benefits to worship, but you get the point.  Worship means something to God and it means something to us.

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