18 June 2012
From Connection! (Devotions For Every Day Life) Posted on 21 May 2012
Jesus taught us to open the door of prayer with praise and thanksgiving. Praise is a response to the greatness of God, and thanksgiving is a response to the goodness of God. Praise acknowledges the attributes of God, whereas thanksgiving acknowledges the deeds of God. The psalmist said, “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving” (Psalm 95:2).
One of the attributes of Jesus mentioned in Revelation 5:5 is that He is the “Lion that is from the tribe of Judah. And the name Judah means “praise.” Jesus is the King from the tribe of praise. We need to enter into the presence of the Father by beholding the King with praise.
–Adapted from The Prayer Factor by Sammy Tippit
Lion of Judah, You are the King from the tribe of praise! Your greatness compels my heart into the throne room where myriad thousands of angels are rejoicing before You! As I think of how good and gracious You have been to me, I am filled with thanksgiving and awe! I will honor You all the days of my life!
Prayer Points
Praise God as the great and powerful Creator who has no equal on earth or in the spiritual realm. Give thanks for the vast, eternal reaches of God’s knowledge and wisdom. Confess those times when you have not trusted in God’s leading. Commit yourself to spending more of your prayer time meditating on the depth of His knowledge and understanding. Ask God to daily make you aware of His power, His wisdom, and His great love for you.
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