From the time you wake til the time you rest!

 

"From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the Lord's name is to be praised." — Psalm 113:3 

This verse in the book of Psalm no one really knows who wrote.  I find that interesting.

I found this:

Purpose of this verse:

• Universal Praise: It serves as a mandate to praise God everywhere (from East to West) and at all times (from morning to night).
• Celebrating God's Character: The psalm highlights God’s greatness in raising the poor and needy from the dust.
• Context: It was likely sung by Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper.

I think it is super interesting that it was possibly sung by Jesus at this Last Supper!    A verse written in the Old Testament and HE was singing it!!!    I mean He was singing to His Father and teaching us that we should sing it/do it for Him!

Think of the sun—a faithful, consistent start to a new day, and a beautiful close to it. 

Call me old....that is ok. I am getting older AND that is something to celebrate.   Joe and I sit on the porch many an evening and watch the sunset!    There is just something magical about it.   I love and hate that he always says:  "There goes another day."   HA HA.  Makes me feel older and also makes me appreciate the so little time we have to experience this life on earth. Life is so short.  Just a blink.   I know, I know....heaven is going to be AMAZING.   But, it is unknown and I am fearful of not knowing.   

Psalm 113:3 calls us to be CONSISTENT in our praise. This isn't just about singing praise songs for a few minutes on Sunday, it’s a command to let gratitude be the rhythm of our entire day. 

I am good at asking God for help. I need to do better about telling Him how amazing He is!  And not just a couple times a day.  

Praising "from the rising" means waking up and thinking of Him first.   Saying thank you and hi...glad to be waking up!    It means bringing Him your first thoughts, your worries about the day ahead, and asking for His strength.

Praising "to the going down" means that when the sun sets—after the work, the chores, the struggles, and the victories—your final thoughts/words of the day is thanking Him for His love.   It means choosing to look at God's unchanging goodness rather than the changing circumstances of your day.

Whether the day brings calm or chaos, HE is worthy of praise. Let your words, actions, and thoughts be continuous  adoration from the time you wake up until you lay your head on the pillow.

Pray:
Lord, thank You for another day of life.  Thank You for Your mercy that is new every  single morning. As the sun rises, I lift Your name up, and I ask that You would keep my heart tuned to Your goodness all day long.  In the busy moments and in the quiet, in the joy and in the hard stuff, I choose to praise You. From this sunrise to the sunset, may my life honor You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Takeaway: Praise Him when you feel like it, and praise Him when you don't. He is worthy.

I love this song!    It may not exactly go with this verse...but, even when life seems to be full of yuck, He is working.   And even in the tears and hard stuff He can bring a blessing we didn't even think about.