And praising!

 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (7:38 a.m.)

Blessed God,

I have a mental list. Several as it seems. Songs that are singing. Gripes that are griping. Praises that want to be praised.

Let’s go with that last one. AND the lyrics to ♪Hard Fought Hallelujah♪ while we're at it.

♪Yeah, I don’t always feel it

Yeah, but that’s when I need it the most

So, I’ma keep on singing

’Til me soul catches up with my song♪

Yes Sir! I’ma keep on singing. And praising!

♪’Cause God, You’ve been patient

God, You’ve been gracious

Faithful, whatever I’m feeling or facing♪

Here again, I get to choose where to put my focus. On the list of things I can’t change? Or on the One who can change them all!

This is where the praise comes in. Remembering what the apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians all those years ago. “And now dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise” (4:8).

That’s the direction I want to go. With You. Do everything You must to keep my thoughts coming back to thanking and praising You for all You accomplish and are.

I love, need, trust and want to stay connected to You. Worshiping. Adoring. Glorifying. And enjoying You in the process. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(237 words ~ 8:18 a.m.)