That's Why I Praise Him

There's so much I planned to share with you on the blog today, but everytime I get just a few lines in, my heart becomes overwhelmed with joy, and my eyes fill with tears.  Before I know it, I've gotten caught up in praising God.  I'm really trying to pull it together to get through this blog post, but there's a praise stirring on the inside of me, and I can't seem to get away from it.

There's no way I could adequately express to you what I'm feeling right now, although I wish I could. All I can say is that for a very long time, I was in such a bottomless pit, but the Lord pulled me out, and has placed my feet upon the solid Rock. 

He has established my goings, and I'm no longer wandering aimlessly through life.  That's why I praise Him.

He has delivered my mind from the demons that once tormented me.  That's why I praise Him.

He has broken the yoke of bondage that held me captive.  That's why I praise Him.

He has destroyed the stronghold of addiction that kept me sinking in sin.  That's why I praise Him.

He has lifted the cloud of depression that used to weigh me down.  That's why I praise Him.

He has freed me from the pain that tried to destroy me.  That's why I praise Him.

He has set my soul free from the grip of the enemy.  That's why I praise Him.

He has given me a brand new identity through Jesus Christ.  That's why I praise Him.

He has assured me that He has plans to give me a future and a hope.  That's why I praise Him.

He has opened doors I never imagined I'd walk through.  That's why I praise Him.

He has given me purpose.  That's why I praise Him.

He has clothed me in joy, love, and peace.  That's why I praise Him.

He has become alive in my heart.  That's why I praise Him.

He has restored my life.  That's why I praise Him.

He is God, and He is good.  That's why I praise Him.

I don't know about you, but I praise God for His goodness and mercy towards me.  I don't need a huge blessing or breakthrough to fall from the sky to provoke me to lift my hands, dance, or utter words of thanksgiving to my King.  The fact that He is God, and has always been God in my life is reason enough for me.  The Lord loves the praises of His people.  He dwells in it.  It's like music in His ears. When's the last time you sang a song to God through your praise?  Are the rocks singing in your place?

This wasn't the route I planned to take with the blog today, but I'm so full...praise is the only thing on my mind.  And I refuse to let the rocks cry out for me.  God is so worthy, and I will praise Him forever, and ever, and ever.

If nothing else today, I want to encourage you to praise God.  Whether good or bad, happy or sad, up, down, or in-between, God deserves your praise. Praise is comely for the upright. (Psalm 33:1)

Now excuse me while I pick 'em up and put 'em down...right here in my room! I don't need no music...

~May you live in His love~