The LORD will reign forever. He will be your
God, O Jerusalem, throughout the generations. Praise the LORD! Psalm
146:10
Forever is a long time. Eternity. That is
how long the Lord will be our God—both Jews and Gentiles—in Jerusalem and
around the world. What an awesome thought…to see yourself praising the Lord as
He reigns forever. We will never grow tired of praising Him. How often have you
stood in church and just wanted to sit down? Just tired of standing? We will
never grow tired of standing, worshipping and praising the Lord in
Heaven—forever.
When we wake up in the morning it will be 2017.
No matter what the day…or year, what is your priority in life? Will it change
just because it is a New Year? 
But seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matthew 6:33 HCSB.
Priorities are a matter of choice. All
decisions start with a choice. Choose this day…this moment…whom you will serve.
But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then
choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors
served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose
land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD." Joshua
24:15.
Choose how you will spend your time…whether
reading God’s word, reading some other book or magazine, watching TV or playing
a video game, texting with a friend or surfing the Internet. Choose. The choice
is ultimately up to you. No one is going to make you do anything…other than
obediently doing work required by your employer. Even that is a choice…whether
to be obedient. It is a matter of attitude, too. Obedience comes with a price.
Joyful obedience fosters more joy. Grudgingly being obedient incites unhealthy
relationships. Relationships are what life is all about. Our relationships with
our spouse, children, other family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors and
above all, with God, are all significant. We don’t live life totally isolated—although
we sometime may want to be hermits. Life happens in consortia. Worship happens
in groups…and individually. We don’t need to be in church or even in a group to
praise the Lord. Let it happen in your heart today…and every day in the New
Year. Happy New Year.
Prayer
~ Lord God, we praise You. It is from You that all blessings flow. We praise
You for all that You have created here on earth—the heavens, the ground,
waterways, creatures of the seas and the air, the animals that inhabit the
earth with us, trees and plants. We praise You…Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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