Jesus Calling: January 7th, 2025

Jesus Calling: January 7

It is impossible to praise or thank me too much. As it is written, I inhabit the praises of My people. Sometimes your adoration is a spontaneous overflow of Joy, in response to radiant beauty or rich blessings. At other times your praise is more disciplined and measured--an act of your will. I dwell equally in both types of praise. Thankfulness, also, is a royal road to draw near Me. A thankful heart has plenty of room for Me.
     When you thank Me for the many pleasures I provide, you affirm that I am God, from whom all blessings flow. When adversity strikes and you thank Me anyway, your trust in My sovereignty is a showpiece in invisible realms. Fill up the spare moments of your life with praise and thanksgiving. This joyous discipline will help you live in the intimacy of My Presence.

RELATED SCRIPTURE: 

Psalm 22:3

New Living Translation

3 Yet you are holy,

    enthroned on the praises of Israel.

Psalm 146:1-2 NLT

Psalm 146

1 Praise the Lord!

Let all that I am praise the Lord.

2     I will praise the Lord as long as I live.

    I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.