A Turn for the Better

God’s glory is revealed in the praises of His people. When we lift our voices in praise to God, He is honored, and we are blessed.

However, God’s blessings are not always material in nature. The richest people are those who have developed an intimate relationship with the Savior through personal prayer and praise.

Praise was a hallmark of David’s life. As a young man, he learned to worship God through songs of praise that expressed his deep devotion to the Lord. While his brothers may have enjoyed the comforts of home, David was confined to tending the family’s sheep. But it was there, in lonely pastures, that David wrote his greatest songs of praise to the Lord.

David wrote:

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:7-10)

Christ knows when we rise in the morning and when we lie down to sleep at night. He is the revelation of our heavenly Father—the one person who knows us completely and loves us unconditionally.

Perhaps you feel as though you have come to a dead end in your career, in a relationship, or in your spiritual life. Maybe you think that God has forgotten you. Lift your eyes up to the Lord. Praise Him! He is your salvation, and you will rise on wings like eagles as you reflect on His sufficiency for you. You will experience a turn for the better as You praise the Lord and set your faith in Him—the faithful one.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You know me, and yet You love me. I praise You for Your mercy and grace. You alone are worthy of praise. You are my fortress; I will rest in You all my days. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.