This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 NLT 

God works for the good and nurtures our hearts for PRAISE. He allows us to experience PEACE in His presence when we pray in Jesus’ name and welcome the gift of a grateful heart. He arms us with everything we need to handle our days as we wake with gladness. 

Consider the birds. They sing with joyful announcement when it’s time to open our eyes and welcome the gifts of God's greatness. Their grateful appreciation should never be more than our own. Beginning each day with “thank you God” will prepare our hearts to be blessed as He arms us with everything we need to rise ready to be filled with His LOVE.  

God’s mercies are new each and every morning. We should be ready to acknowledge His presence and say, “Thank you, Lord!” When we give Him the time He deserves, God draws us closer. As we begin to recognize the blessing of putting Him first, He helps us TRUST in His promise to provide. 

If we choose to welcome gratitude, God will place HOPE in our hearts as we leave doubt behind and make room for the PEACE of Jesus. The Bible says, "May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance." 2 Thessalonians 3:5 NIV Oh, how we need to fuel our souls with something more than our own agendas.  

When we’re given the precious opportunity to be quiet and still God will help us feel His nudging. He will be honored if we respond accordingly and take time to offer prayers of PRAISE. He is deserving of what we offer with gratitude. 

Surely, we will find STRENGTH if we allow God to fuel our souls and help us recognize quiet time with Him will always bring calming results. How will you allow God to fill your soul today? How will you choose to thank God with a humbled heart of TRUST?  

Dear God thank you for Your greatness! You take care of the birds and each one of us. Humble our hearts with gratitude for the blessing of this day and the JOY of knowing Jesus! ♥ Place a song in our hearts so we will find harmony before we choose to rise and recognize are blessed in magnificent ways. This is the day YOU have made! Thank you, Lord!!! We will put our trust in YOU and never stop offering YOU the prayers of our praise. Thank you for knowing our hearts. Thank you for setting the stage for good to come as we remain faithful to YOU. Amen