Sunday Morning Rising: A Passion for Praise
Time for Reflection
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July 20, 2025
Good morning and blessings to you on this beautiful Sunday. The sun rose over Shreveport this morning at 6:25 AM, breaking through the darkness and inviting us into a new day filled with grace and opportunity. As we embrace the quiet moments of this morning, let's turn our hearts toward Him in praise.
Our scripture today comes from a song of praise from David after the Lord delivered him from his enemies.
"Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name." 2 Samuel 22:50 (NIV)
King David, who pinned many of the Bible's Psalms, was passionate about singing them to the Lord. He understood that praise was a powerful response to God's work in his life. His awe for God's handiwork is beautifully captured in Psalm 139:13-16, which details how fearfully and wonderfully we were made by God in our mother's womb. This intimate and personal act of creation is one of the greatest reasons for our praise.
This passion for God is a fire we are called to keep burning within our own spirits. It is a zealous, all-consuming love for the house of the Lord and for His presence in our lives. We are reminded of this when the disciples observed Jesus and remembered the scripture:
His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for your house will consume me.” John 2:17 (NIV)
Let us not lose that zeal, that passionate fire for God. Let us cultivate it through prayer, worship, and time in His word.
As you sip your coffee and enjoy the morning, take a moment to ponder these questions:
What can you praise God for today?
What invites you to worship Him in song?
How will you keep the fire of passion burning for God in your life this week?
May your day be filled with moments of joyful praise and quiet reflection, drawing you ever closer to the one who made you and loves you. Amen.
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