Don't Forget to Praise.

Daniel 2:19-23
19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said:
"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons;
he sets up kings and deposes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
22 He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.
23 I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers:
You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
you have made known to us the dream of the king."

This is a different kind of reading for the day, don't you think? I don't know why, but this scripture especially stands out to me today. I love the part where it says "he knows...light dwells with him. This reminds me how God knows so much and is much more authoritative than we like to think. It's because he's so powerful that "he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning." That's comforting!

Many times we get so caught up in the little stuff that we turn it all into a big deal. Too often if we do go to God, we approach him almost in fear. There's no reason to let that fear exist; it will hinder you relationship with God.

The items that are mentioned in this passage are a perfect example of what we should tell God. We can pray and pray and pray all we want, but he'd really love to hear some praises from time to time as well. So, don't approach God in a fearful manner. He is longing to hear from you. Try reading this at least a few times today. Let God know that you want to praise him constantly. Praise be to God!

Hear this song from David Crowder Band called "Oh Praise Him."



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