7 A Day Praise Challenge

Open up social media. Turn on the news. Listen to the radio. Read the paper.

No matter where you look you are going to be bombarded with negativity. It doesn't take a lot of effort to find something that can bring you down and remind you that we live in a fallen, sin-stained world.

It may seem like things are getting worse, but the sad truth is this world has been awful for a long time.

King David saw it in his day thousands of years ago.

“It is time for You to act, O Lord, For they have regarded Your law as void.” Psalm 119:126

“I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word.” Psalm 119:158

And he was deeply grieved over it.

“Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law.” Psalm 119:136

If we are not careful we can become so consumed by the negativity that we forget there is still good news. We can forget to look for the blessings that God provides. We can forget to remind others of the wonders of our Lord.

David could have been this way. He was surrounded by hurt and loss. He was aware of so much evil in his day and even of his own sins. David could have become consumed with negativity and ready to give up. But that is not what he chose. What did David do instead?

He praised God!

“Seven times a day I praise You,

Because of Your righteous judgments.” Psalm 119:164

Let’s take part in the 7 A Day Praise Challenge.

A challenge to be more like the man after God’s own heart.

Let's be challenged look every day for the good. Let us purposefully search for blessings all around us.

Won’t you join me! The task is simple in design, but takes effort.

Every day look for at least seven times you can Praise God!

That's it!

Not only will you be noticing the positive and dwelling less on the negative, but at least seven times a day you will be acknowledging and communicating with the Father.

Scripture tells us to "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." (Colossians 3:2)

You will be training your heart and mind to recognize Him in all things. Changing focus from what is temporary to that which is eternal. This will be physically changing your brain and creating new connections. In science this is called neuroplasticity. It will change negative thinking patterns and train your brain to look for the good.

Even in a world that seems so overrun by pain, I promise you there are blessings and positives to be found! I pray you can find your seven and then some every day!

You are one of my blessings and I praise God for you in my life!

In Christian Love,

Tiffany

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