Founded by Bryant Wright, Right from the Heart is a
daily injection of truth, reminding you about what
matters most in life. Basically, we cut the fluff and
get right to the point.
Hallowed Be Thy Name Sep 04 2008
"He said to them, "When you pray, say: " Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come..." - Luke 11:2
Jesus tells us that when we pray it is important that we praise God. What is praise? Let me first tell you what it's not. Praise is not flattery. Flattery is when we say something good about another person just because we want them to do something for us. It may or may not be true. But praise is very different. We're to simply acknowledge the good qualities of God. We want to acknowledge the fact that there is such a difference between God's character and our sinfulness. Praise simply affirms who He is, and He deserves to hear that.
But there's also a wonderful by-product of praising God. Praise helps us to focus on the greatness of God and acknowledging this greatness lifts us above our troubles. Praising God and thinking about all His attributes has a way of making our problems here on earth seem small. You see, when you begin to focus on the greatness of God and look with faith to the greatness of God, you realize that no matter what trial, no matter what difficulty, no matter what hardship you're facing, God is bigger than all of that. Praise is central to meaningful communication with God.
Share
1-MinuteDaily Devotions
You are reading a Daily Devotion from Right From The Heart. We invite you to comment, forward it to a friend, and subscribe to the daily email or RSS feed.
Subscribe to the Daily Devotion
We send out the devotion terribly early every morning. Enter your email address to get on the list.
Recent Devotions
| Wed, Sep 01 | A Clear Mission (1) |
| Tue, Aug 31 | Who is Jesus to You? (34) |
| Mon, Aug 30 | Where Does Your Shadow Fall? (2) |
| Sun, Aug 29 | God's Secret Revealed (15) |
| Sat, Aug 28 | First, Your Sword (4) |
| Fri, Aug 27 | Healthy Fear |
| Thu, Aug 26 | The Right to Die (6) |
3 Comments
If you think this comment should be removed because it is mean spirited, compromises someone's privacy, or is SPAM, then let us know.
Yes, report it Nevermind"God INHABITS the praises of His people!" according to the Bible. Wow! Think on that a while.
If you think this comment should be removed because it is mean spirited, compromises someone's privacy, or is SPAM, then let us know.
Yes, report it NevermindIt is "fashionable" for many Christians today to think of God as their "Father-Christmas" and Jesus as their "buddy". What Holy means, is "set apart". Jesus wants for us to come before the Father in reverance, respect and awe. Think of Isaiah's reaction when he came face to face with God. "Woe am I, for I am a man of unclean lips!" God's name was considered so Holy by the Jew that it was not even spoken. Then came Jesus, referring to God as His Father. "ABBA" (daddy!), which infuriated the Pharaisees. Yes, we can come to the Father as Christians, knowing that we have been 'adopted' as co-heirs with His Son. Isn't that awesome! But, we should always rememeber to come respectfully, with praise and thanksgiving.
If you think this comment should be removed because it is mean spirited, compromises someone's privacy, or is SPAM, then let us know.
Yes, report it NevermindGrant made a good point. God is our Father, but He accepted us as His own when we admitted that we are sinners. When we accepted the truth of our short comings, we became the co-heirs of the kingdom of heaven. It's really cool!!!!