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April 10

FINDING JOY IN PRAISE

Bible in a Year:

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord.

Today's Scripture & Insight:

When the famous British writer C. S. Lewis first gave his life to Jesus, he initially resisted praising God. In fact, he called it “a stumbling block.” His struggle was “in the suggestion that God Himself demanded it.” Yet Lewis finally realized “it is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence” to His people. Then we, “in perfect love with God,” find joy in Him no more separable “than the brightness a mirror receives” from the “brightness it sheds.”

The prophet Habakkuk arrived at this conclusion centuries earlier. After complaining to God about evils aimed at the people of Judah, Habakkuk came to see that praising Him leads to joy—not in what God does, but in who He is. Thus, even in a national or world crisis, God is still great. As the prophet declared: 

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord” (Habakkuk 3:17–18). “I will be joyful in God my Savior,” he added. 

As C. S. Lewis realized, “The whole world rings with praise.” Habakkuk, likewise, surrendered to praising God always, finding rich joy in the One who “marches on forever” (v. 6).

By:  Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray

When you praise God, what’s the impact on your spirit? Reflecting on God’s goodness, name three things you can praise Him for today.

Loving God, even during hard times, stir in my heart—and on my lips—the rich spirit of joyful praise to You.


GOOD MORNING

SOS9JAH

FGCN

Comments

  1. abhay10 December 2024 at 02:26

    "C.S. Lewis's journey to faith always inspires me. His realization about worship is truly profound!"
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    "It’s amazing how Lewis articulates the connection between worship and God’s presence. Such deep insight!"
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  3. Bhanu10 December 2024 at 02:30

    "I never thought of worship this way before. This gave me a new perspective on my relationship with God."
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    "Lewis’s honesty about his initial struggle makes his realization even more relatable. What a journey!"
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    "I love how this shows that worship isn’t just about praising God, but also about experiencing His presence."
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    "I’ve been grappling with similar thoughts about worship. This blog gave me much-needed clarity."
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  8. Naina10 December 2024 at 02:46

    "Lewis’s writings always challenge and inspire my faith. Thanks for sharing this!"
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    "‘Joy in Him no more separable’ – such a powerful idea about the bond between us and God."
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  10. onlinepromotionhouse22@gmail.com10 December 2024 at 02:49

    "I’m moved by how Lewis’s perspective changed through understanding worship. Truly transformative!"
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