20 And
the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things
that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Luke 2:20 ESV
The shepherds had entered into the presence of the Christ child. God incarnate. The Savior of the world. Sure they had cause to glorify and praise God. A multitude of the heavenly host and baby Jesus would leave even the most hardened person's heart full of joy, wonderment, and adoration.
Each Sunday morning in our small group, our leader asks if we have any verbal prayer requests or praises. The praises center around healings, jobs obtained, or travel safety. What about the fact that each hour of each day we can enter into the presence of the Almighty God? We are adopted sons and daughters of the Creator of the Universe. Our eternal place in heaven is guaranteed.
Let's not confuse thankfulness with praise. Thank to God for health. Praise God for His faithfulness. Thank God for the relatives arriving (or leaving) safely. Praise God for the plan of salvation.
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