Someone very dear to me , gave me a book four years ago , " 90 Minutes In Heaven ". That book changed my life . No book has ever meant more to me than this one . It dealt with the different changes and emotions we experience as we deal with an illness .
I remember a certain chapter , where the author had a hard time dealing with accepting how his body changed after his recovery . It dealt with his limitations . I feel so naivee whenever I remember my reaction about his feelings on that subject . I just couldn't understand why he was having such a hard time . I believe it took him like three years to accept his new life . Now , it just makes me smile . It's been almost 5 years for me and I still can't accept my limitations .
The funny thing is , this time , some other dear person gave me another book to read . This one is called , " 31 Days Of Praise ". I seem to have a thing for numbers .
As I started my first chapter , I feel an excitement rushing through me . Let me read you a sentence : " And whether you're a beginner or someone who has long understood the benefits of praise , you'll find that the more you glorify the Lord , the more He will refresh you and deepen your experience of Him ".
I know it will be a great book and I know it will change my life .
Someone I love and admire once told me that God dwells in the praises of His people. I think that's why praising Him, even in the middle of the messy disappointments of life, changes us instantly. I never fail to feel better when I choose to praise Him in the middle of a difficult, painful situation. Right in the middle of all the garbage, there He is. Smiling His pleasure at our praise! I love it! :)
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