Becky Harling
Day 30
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the
will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” – Heb.10:36
The Invitation
“My child, I know there are days
when you feel like quitting. Faithfulness in living a life of praise is
difficult. The world is a negative place filled with people who gripe &
complain. When you prioritize thanksgiving, you stand out from the crowd, &
I am honored. In
seasons of great pressure, it’s easy to believe that I am not on your side
& that I am not really changing your life. This is not the truth. Rejoice
that the challenges you face are producing perseverance in you. Continue on the
path where I have called you. There will be times of great pressure in the days
ahead when you will need to know My presence more deeply. Remember, praise
unlocks the door to experiencing My presence. Faithfulness in worship will pay off
as you continue. Gradually, you will find yourself being transformed into a
more positive, hopeful, & confident person. As you continue to praise Me, I
will bring your heart into a deeper understanding of My love. My child, don’t
quit too soon. If you persist in giving Me praise, you will receive the
blessings I have promised, & you will find that your endurance in other
areas of life will grow. Now that you have learned to have intentional times of
praise, learn to have an attitude of worship 24/7.
Live your life with a continual awareness of My
presence. Push back against the demands of your day to prioritize continually
offering Me a sacrifice of praise.” (Heb.10:36; Rom.5:3; Jam.1:12; Heb.13:15)
Throughout your time today praise God in faith
for empowering you to persevere in making praise a priority in your life. Often
when we praise God there is a breakthrough in what appears to be a hopeless
situation. So unless God has specifically called you to quit in some area, praise your way to perseverance.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great
cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders & the sin that
so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for
us.” (Heb.12:1)
Listen
Listen to “Running”
performed by Hillsong Live & “At Your
Name (Yahweh, Yahweh)” by Phil Wickham.
Pray
Lord Jesus, You are worthy to receive glory
& honor & power because You are faithful to everything the Father has
called you to do, even death on the cross. I thank You that when I feel like
giving up __________________ [name the areas of life where you are feeling like
giving up], I can draw from Your faithfulness, & You will strengthen me to
persevere. I praise You that even at this moment, there is a crowd of Your
faithful followers in Heaven cheering me on to the finish line. Thank You that
if I fix my eyes on You, Lord Jesus, I can run the rest of my life’s race with
perseverance. You are the One Who called me, & You promise to pour out Your
faithfulness through me. Now that I have learned to be intentional in praise, I
long to have my worship life grow so that I have a heart of praise all day
long. How can I say thank You for being so good to me? By Your grace, I will
persevere in keeping my vows to You so that You will be exalted & glorified
in my life. I worship You, Lord Jesus. (Rev.4:11; Heb.12:1-2; 1Thes.5:24;
Ps.113:2; Ps.116:13-14)
Journal
Identify areas of your life where you feel
tempted to quit or give up (your marriage, finances & getting out of debt, disciplining
children, job responsibilities, praying for the salvation of a loved one,
relationships, commitments you’ve made to the Lord, prioritizing time with God,
or any other area where you have felt God’s calling). How has this journey through
the 30 days of praise helped you to persevere in that area? What is the most
significant change you have experienced during the 30-day praise challenge?
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