“Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!” Psalm 66:20 NIV
God’s faithfulness stirred the psalmist to rededicate himself to the Lord. When we receive God’s help and deliverance, we should follow the psalmist’s example. There is no better way for us to express our gratitude to the Lord than by renewing our commitment to Him. We should carefully account for every promise we have made to God and fulfil our promises as quickly as possible. We should be bold witnesses for God, sharing God’s faithfulness with all who will listen to us. When we share what God has done for us, we glorify His Name and often make a powerful impact upon others. A believer who is going through a severe trial may be encouraged by our testimony. A doubting Christian may be stirred to attempt something great for God. An unbeliever may turn to God upon hearing of His goodness. We should be stirred to promptly confess and repent of any sins we commit. When we cling to sin, we hinder our fellowship with God, our joy is suppressed, and our prayers become ineffective. We need God’s help every day and others depend on us to intercede for them in prayer. However, there is a greater motivation for us to turn from our sins – because we love God and do not want to grieve Him. Let us resolve to never forget God’s wonderful works in our lives and to praise Him continually for His faithfulness and love. God deserves our highest praise and we should exalt Him every day of our lives. His mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness is demonstrated both in our lives and in the lives of others.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Great is Your faithfulness, O Lord. Glory and Honour to You alone.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, You deserve our highest praise and we exalt You every day of our lives. Your mercies are new every morning and Your faithfulness is demonstrated both in our lives and in the lives of others. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Mark 16:1-8
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