Daily devotional · Along The Way With Him
With all my heart
Praise rises within us when we remember who God is and recognize everything He has done.
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 · NIV
David chose to praise the Lord with all his heart. These were not words spoken out of habit, but a sincere response to God’s faithfulness. As he remembered God’s wonderful deeds, he found reasons to give thanks, to trust Him, and to tell others what he had received from Him.
We, too, can look back over our lives and recognize the hand of Abba Father. His grace has sustained us, His mercy has lifted us, and His presence has accompanied us even through moments we did not understand. Remembering His works strengthens our faith and keeps present concerns from making us forget His faithfulness.
In Jesus Christ, we behold His greatest wonder: God came to meet us, carried our sin, conquered death, and opened the way to the Father. Therefore, our praise does not depend only on everything unfolding as we expect. We praise because Jesus remains faithful and because in Him we have salvation, hope, and eternal life.
Today, open your heart before the Lord. Remember His wonderful deeds, thank Him for what He has done, and allow your life to tell the story of His love.
Pause and reflect
What wonderful work of God can you remember today, and how could you share with someone what Jesus has done in your life?
Today’s prayer
Abba Father, today I praise You with all my heart. Thank You for Your faithfulness, Your grace, and every wonderful deed You have accomplished in my life. Help me remember Your works even during difficult days and tell others what You have done for me. May my life reflect the love, hope, and salvation I have received in Jesus. In the name of Your beloved Son Jesus, amen.