Awake In The Dawn Daily Devotional Podcast
If you're looking for a little bit of encouragement to start your day, Awake in the Dawn Daily Devotional is the perfect podcast for you. Every morning, you'll find a new episode with a reflection on the Lord's Prayer. This powerful prayer is such a beautiful way to start your day, and it's also a great reminder of God's love and care for us. As you listen to each day's devotional, you'll be encouraged to live out your faith more intentionally and purposefully. Allow yourself to dive deeper into Scripture and grow your personal connection with Jesus. It will strengthen your prayer life and will help you grow in your love for and understanding of the Lord. If you're looking for a way to grow in your Christian walk, this podcast is a great resource. ©2023 Craig Smith (P)2023 Craig Smith
Awake In The Dawn Daily Devotional Podcast
Praise The Lord
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Praising him is our highest call. Honoring him is our greatest goal. Certainly, worshiping him is a privilege—but additionally a command we must observe. A command, however, which brings light, life, and liberation, not an unreasonable legalism.
When we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and delights us.
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Praise the Lord! Psalm 149:1
To make an emphatic declaration or command, an exclamation point is used at the end of a sentence or phrase. The opening sentence of Psalm 149 concludes with such a mark. Humanity was created by God and exists for his purposes and desires. Praising him is our highest call. Honoring him is our greatest goal. Certainly, worshiping him is a privilege—but additionally a command we must observe. A command, however, which brings light, life, and liberation, not an unreasonable legalism. Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful. Verse 1 reveals the psalmist’s overwhelming love and admiration for God. Although simple, this opening line of Psalm 149 is filled with deep emotions of conviction, joy, passion, and internal fulfillment. This is no quiet introduction easing into an eventual crescendo. No, this song immediately bursts open with power and energy to declare God’s praise—and this should be our own hearts’ responses to the goodness of God as well.
Lord, you are the center of all things and the center of my life. You have designed me to find my identity, purpose, value, and worth in you. My heart finds deep solace knowing I am created for you. I am set apart to praise you in all things. You are the source of life, so my heart bursts forth this morning in praise to you! Amen.
For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
