Praising Parrots

Sometimes it takes hearing the joyful praise of others to jumpstart our own praise. Today I’m remembering the faithfulness of God in many past situations, which increases my faith in Him for today.

Last night I pulled out my gratitude journal from 2 years ago, after I realized we’d gone through some pretty significant challenges around this time back then. It brought such joy to my heart and praise to my lips as I read through the lists of things I was grateful for. Things like my dad being returned to health following a fall that resulted in a brain bleed…getting a lizard out of the house that my now-gone Daisy-kitty had presented as a gift…Keith feeling better after battling what we thought at the time was flu.

It’s good to remember…and even better to praise the good God who gives strength for our days, whatever they may hold. And maybe, just maybe, hearing the joyful praise of others will help you to sing a song of praise, as well.

So, what are you praising our amazing Almighty God for today?

“and (He will) provide for those who grieve in Zion (America) — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭61:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ (Emphasis mine.)