Grateful Praise

1 Chronicles 16:8 – “Oh, give thanks to the Lord!”

     Yesterday I was thrilled to be able to participate in the 25^th Anniversary Celebration for the Voices In Praise Choir at Macedonia Baptist Church in Watts, CA.  I am one of the original members of the choir that has grown from a few members circling around a microphone to a full-fledged choir-stand-filling ensemble.

     As we reminisced and sang old familiar tunes, the emphasis of our praise was being thankful to our God for years of faithfulness and provision.  Some of our members have gone on to be with Jesus and others have fallen by the wayside into obscurity but the majority of us are still on the battlefield – thanking and lifting the name of Jesus.

    I encourage you to give God praise and thanksgiving for just being God.  No rhyme or reason.  No long philosophical renderings just plain old fashioned ‘Thank You Lawdy!”  Today is a wonderful opportunity to let God know how much you appreciate his awesome love, healing, support, caring, grace and mercy.  Give Him grateful praise.

     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Give thanks victoriously! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn