Friday, March 14th

Today’s Scripture

I will praise your name before all my brothers; as my people gather I will praise you in their midst. Lovers of Yahweh, praise him! Let all the true seed of Jacob glorify him with your praises. Stand in awe of him, all you princely people, the offspring of Israel! For he has not despised my cries of deep despair. He’s my first responder to my sufferings, and he didn’t look the other way when I was in pain. He was there all the time, listening to the song of the afflicted. You’re the reason for my praise; it comes from you and goes to you. I will keep my promise to praise you before all who fear you among the congregation of your people.

Psalm 22:22-25

Today’s Thought

Your praise demonstrates to God that you already believe what God has said about situations in your life. It also lets the devil know you don’t believe what he is saying about the situations in your life.

Today’s Confession

Sometimes, I let my circumstances dictate my praise, but today, I choose to praise God for who He is, not just for what I see. In doing so, I declare my trust in His promises over the lies of the enemy and stand firm in His faithfulness, knowing He hears my cries and is always present.