The Dragster

"From the rising of the sun

to the place it sets;

the name of the Lord is to be praised!"

Let's be honest; easier said than done.

I wake up every morning wanting to praise the Lord, but then things start going down hill. Or the day starts going faster and faster and all my energy is diverted into survival mode. 

It's like the Dragster roller coaster at Cedar Point.

To see what I mean watch this. 

When I rode the Dragster a couple summers ago, I really didn't want to. It was the first time as an adult, I was truly terrified of a roller coaster. But, as I watched it, I realized that I could hold my breath the entire ride, and if I could hold my breath the entire ride, how bad could it be? I could endure anything for that short amount of time.

So I did.

I conquered my fear and stepped onto that incredibly scary thing.  After it was over, however, I realized I forgot to enjoy it; savor the thrill of it. I should have opened my eyes. I should have checked out the view from the top. I should of let out a scream of excitement.

I should of...

I should of...

But, I didn't.

My heart's desire is to praise the Lord from the time I arise to the moment I close my eyes in sleep. Not only is it pleasing to Him, but it also helps me through my day. Giving praise fills the praiser's heart with peace and joy.

But, many times, I find myself consumed in the busyness of the day, and I forget.

Or, I experience some difficulties and instead of praise grumblings and complaints come out of my mouth instead.

Or, I simply run out of time.

Fortunately, for me and every other person doing this thing called life, God gives us a brand new day every twenty-four hours.

I push on.

Each morning is a clean canvas, just waiting for me to pick up the paint brush. It is up to me to choose the color in which to dip the tip. Today, I will choose the color praise!

How about you?

"The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens."  Psalm 113:3-4