For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55: 8-9

When I was seven years old, I remember sitting in my room at the window and gazing into the sky; the stars were shining brightly and magnificently on that summer night. My question was straight to the point, though innocent and humble, "God, why did you make me and why are we here?” Those were deep thoughts and questions from such a little person right? I will admit that I was inquisitive about so many things, but these particular questions were very high on my list. Honestly, I can’t remember ever getting an answer; consequently as the years went by, I would pose the same questions. I can say that I have had many experiences where the Lord has shown Himself in order to allow me to see that He does exist. I know that you have experienced those times when you know that only God could have done some things for you.

Even when I reflect on the times of my personal visitations or even the times when I have still tried to meditate on who God really is, why He would make us and what is our purpose for being here, I still cannot comprehend God in all of His totality. I can however, marvel at all of His glory and all of His grace. I also realize that our thoughts, our ideas, and our views cannot compare or begin to understand, nor can we grasp His majestic greatness. If we closed our eyes and tried to imagine with our mind, the thoughts or the ways of God or even the Excellency of God, we could not envision nor capture it, just the very essence of His a glory. We are allowed to experience His goodness and His “awesomeness” in our lives and it is revealed in everything that see (a long drive down the coast, across the country or to the many wonders of the world, all prove this).

When I consider this, I also have to consider that God may not reveal His reasoning as to why, the how, or the what, however we must be mindful of the grace given and continue to seek Him so that He can reveal His purpose to us. God spent time and effort and put thought into orchestrating His desires into fruition; his writings to us was deliberate and lets me know that my question to God so many years ago is answered throughout the scriptures. God in all of His wonderfulness just wants to be glorified in and through us! And in turn others may see and desire to know Him in His fullness as well as being able to succeed in creatively putting into words what our heart holds about the God whom we loved and serve.

Bless God for David, Isaiah and so many of the prophets who had no idea how their words would comfort many in generations to come; they would never know Jesus, never know the One who came as man and would die for man. Today, I am so thankful that He considered me and my life even before I knew or could even understand at such a young age and my soul rejoices at the very thought that even though I have not been given all the specifics, I am still allowed to see His wonders and know whatever His plan was before the beginning, before the foundations of the earth, I can trust He knows what He's doing and why. I now consider and not question, how we have been given the allusion, a hint to the magnificence, not only in all the earth but in our lives because this glory, this magnificence is not to be compared to the glory that we will see!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10

When I revisit the first chapter of Genesis, I read how God said and it was; how He set and it was; how He created and it was; how God made and it was; how He called and it was; how God blessed and it was and then how He breathed and we were. This is a perfect reminder of just how magnificent and powerful God is. Does it not stand to reason that if He put that much thought into creation, how much more thought He put into us, His ultimate workmanship, created solely for His purpose? And because we are indeed a product of His workmanship, that we should do greater works (John 14:12)? I doubt seriously if God made or created anything that He did not have use or purpose for; all ordained of God, previously determined, predestined, and arranged beforehand.

When I think of us as His creation… I’m not really sure at what point we started putting limitations on God or why we don’t seek to cultivate our full potential in Him or not go forth utilizing the gifts and the talents He has placed in us for His glory and His purpose for our lives? I’m not sure if we can attribute it to the teaching or to the lack thereof, nonetheless it is of grave concern to me in this season that developing souls is not our main focal point. It saddens me when I think of our thought process and mindsets that most likely stem from a lack of study and a hunger for the Word, a lack of seeking God’s face for knowledge and understanding of His Word, as opposed to just taking what’s being said and heard at face value. Timothy tells us to “study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” This is the only way that you can be assured that what you hear is in agreement with the Spirit of God. You cannot discern what truth is, rightly divide or process what you don’t know for yourself. Let alone knowing what the Word says concerning our life.

We need to get back to finding out who we were created to be and our purpose in God’s plan. There is so much that God wants to do through us in order to show others His glory, so that they too can become that beacon of light He intended for them to be. Let’s begin to recognize and walk in our gifts, let’s use them as God intended, to bring Him glory. The gifts God has placed and birthed in us for Kingdom work and not self promotion or self glory. There are souls are at stake, we have to make full proof of our ministry… one reaching one or one reaching many through the gifts and talents that have been placed in us.

There is so much more that God intended for us to do, it’s simple and yet profound. It is essential we understand what He wants from us as an individual. The reason being is simply because it is His will for us and because we'll see how our purpose captures the essence of God’s overall plan. I'm sure God is grateful that He doesn't have this concern with all of His other creations because they are doing what they were purposed to do... only man... even the angels asked God, "what is man that you are mindful of him?" Personally, I'm thankful and we should all be that He is mindful and gracious to us in spite of us and that His mercies are new every morning.

So glad that I’ve been immersed in His rich mercy and embraced with His love. He took my dead live and made me alive and by no goodness of my own, He has allowed me to sit in heavenly places in Him (verse 12). Ordained me even before I knew me. I was His piece of creative artistry, his workmanship, created, formed, shaped, molded for good works unto Him! We can rejoice in knowing that this is our course of life, our journey … let’s not only walk in it but let’s tell others so they will also know they were of His divine intentions… created on purpose for purpose!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… and be ye thankful. Col 3:15

There is no peace like the peace which God gives; this peace that cannot be compared, especially when we have confidently committed all of our cares, our fears, and our doubts into His hands. When we have come to a place of trust in God, He tells us that He will keep us in perfect peace; if we would just keep our mind on Him (Is 26:3).

Let the peace of God just rest and abide in you. Create a place in Him that allows you to be calm, a place of harmony and place where there is no discord, a place where only the presence of God dwells. It would behoove us to stay in that place, a place where peace governs all things pertaining to our life and well-being.

Let Peace rule.

Be blessed,
Cynde

The Lord will keep you from all harm; He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:7-8 NIV

I love this psalm, especially in the NIV version, it best fits what I’m feeling because it speaks to the right now, as well as being a source of comfort and assuredness today. It not only amazes me, but it keeps me truly in awe at how the Lord knows what we need to hear. He reminds us that He is watching and how He moves so meticulously and strategically on our behalf. Most of the time, we have no indication of the danger He has kept us from. Over the years, I’ve heard testimonies from others (and I have many of my own) of how His hand of protection was over a situation or circumstance in their life. Perhaps, you’ve experienced it for yourself and can testify of His goodness and mercy because the scripture says they “shall follow us all the days of our life.” Certainly, that works for me!

This is yet another promise from God that we can stand firmly on and without doubt, knowing that He watches over our coming and our going, not just the right now but forevermore, the psalmist said. This passage starts with David saying that he would lift up his eyes unto the hills from which all of his help comes from. I'm sure at that moment, David was reflecting on a situation or even multiple circumstances that God had delivered him from. Sometimes, we are going to need to take the time to reflect on what He has already done, how He has already delivered and be confidence that He is able to take care of every situation that may arise in our life. This mindset is essential so that we don’t react to the circumstance at hand. Our reaction or our attitude determines our outcome and if we don’t handle that properly, it could end differently. We have to get to a point where we are just going to trust and believe God and know that He is always on our side and will always intervene on our behalf.

Truly, we can do just as David did and look towards heaven for our help, for our help does come from the Lord. What a privilege and an honor to be watched and kept by the King of Kings! Not only is He always watching over us, but He is ready, He is willing, and certainly able to be a very present help when we are in need. He comes with POWER and He come in His strength, and He comes quickly! Sometimes, He will answer before we can even ask (Is 65:24). If you’ve not experienced that, wait and watch and you’ll be amazed!

I’m thankful that God is watching and keeps us from every danger, seen and unseen; I’m grateful that He is always on guard and protecting our very life.

Look to the hills today and be encouraged that the Lord is not slack concerning his promises. It’s wonderful to know that we have a promise for today and forevermore that God is watching over us!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. Micah 7:7

There is an old idiom that says, “you can’t see the forest for the trees” and sometimes it’s just like that. It’s hard to see or think clearly when there are things blocking our view. There is so much in the way and sometimes we are too focused on specific details to see the picture as a whole and waiting for it to clear is probably one of the hardest things to do, don’t you agree? Patiently waiting, sometimes is even harder because we can’t see while we wait or our vision becomes blurred because we are too focused on one thing or our minds are clogged with panic and fear from certain aspects of the situation, therefore we are unable to see beyond the situation or the circumstances at hand.

Micah was an interesting man and he had a deep burden and concern for the suffering of the people; the treatment of the poor and the downtrodden by the rich and the influential. He rebuked those who used their social and political status and power for personal gain (sounds like today doesn’t it?). However, in this particular section, God sends a plea for repentance because the people had replaced their heartfelt worship with empty and vain rituals (i.e., going to church out of habit, etc.). It starts out similar to being in a courtroom where He calls the mountains and the hills as the jury and He begins to build his case against Israel (Mic 6:1). Consequently, in the last chapter, Micah would deliver a message of hope and restoration to the people. God’s mercy once again prevails.

Good people suffer and good people are going to suffer persecution. The Word tells us that all that live godly will (2 Tim 3:12). Things happen, life happens and most things that we can’t control. Our families are not going to act right, our friends will misuse us, our jobs won’t be fair, and our enemies… oh bless God! I could go on with the many ways we are mistreated. However, He gives us strength and grace to endure and to be examples to those around us. It is in our worst and trying hardships that we must trust him. We cannot get weary in well doing, deliverance will come in due time; stay focused, stand still and wait. We must not only look to God, but look for Him, for He is the author and finisher of our faith. He won't leave us nor will He forsake us, He is always there. "Delayed but not denied" is a phrase befitting here; it may not come when you think or expect it but trust me God is always on time. So our waiting is not in vain. Regardless of what is happening around you, regardless of what it looks like, and regardless of what you see or don't see… wait.

Just as God promised to restore Israel, God promises to restore us. Sometimes He will give you double for your trouble! I like that. We have every reason to be patient doing our afflictions and distresses; it’s for our good and for God’s glory. We need not complain to the Lord about it or murmur, instead let’s pray and continue in the work of the Lord and do what is required of us as we continue to wait on the God of our salvation …. because honestly, it’s in the wait!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Is 30:19-21

My life has been eventful to say the least. I could tell you stories that would probably make your mouth drop and your eyes buck. All happening of course, after I began this journey. The Lord was trying to do one thing and Cynde was trying to help Him by showing Him that this way would probably be better, Lord… I’m just saying. Now, I know the Lord has to have a sense of humor about some of the stuff I’ve asked or questioned Him about and especially those times where I’ve said “oh no, not going to do that.” Yet, eventually, I did do just that after watching me, watch me… it was not a pretty site. I know you're laughing right now but I’m honest about mine and I am only responsible for me. However, God does knows us; He knows us personally, better than we know ourselves and what we need individually in order to get us to the place where He wants for us to be. He knows what it’s going to take and He already knows our reaction before we react. Thank God for His graciousness and loving, tender mercies, right?

In this passage, Isaiah is telling the people that dwell in Zion and that waited on the Lord were blessed. Also, that He would be gracious and exalt them that chose not follow or put their trust in the oppression and perverseness of the Egyptians. He tells them that wait, would cry no more because the Lord would graciously attend to the voice of their cry. He will hear them, answer them and cause their ears to hear a word that would bring recall to what they had known and been taught and remind them in the way that they should go, directing them, that this is the way, walk in it and so that they would stay on the right path.

The Lord is saying the same to us today. Hear Me; hear the word that I will speak, this is the way in which you should go, walk in this way. He said lean not unto your own understanding Cynde, in all (not some) thy ways acknowledge Me and I will direct your path (Prov 3:5-6). God is never going to steer us in the wrong direction. His way is always the right way – although “we” may not think so and some of us have to learn the hard way. Sometime all it takes is to hear that one word to get you moving, to stir you up, get you back on track so that you can shift in direction He intends. The Lord left us a Comforter, to lead and guide us and help us on our way but we have to be open to hear. Began to listen and let’s wait to hear from the Lord, it’s essential for proper leading; then we are not led astray and doing our own thing, making our own choices and decisions and getting off the beaten path. We have no idea and we don’t know what dangers lurk if we take the wrong path or not heed to what He is saying. We have to put our trust and our confidence in the Lord because He knows His plan for us. It may not be according to what we think but it will be without a doubt the best way.

He that hath an ear let him hear what the spirit is saying …

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Oh happy day, when Jesus washed, oh when He washed, He washed my sins away. This is the song that I woke up singing! I grew up listening to this song by Edwin R. Hawkins and the Northern California State Youth Choir; they recorded it in May 1967. I joined the youth choir in 1968 and I’m sure most youth choirs of that era did their own rendition of the song. I still love hearing this original recording complete with the tambourines, listening to the song makes you happy. Edwin organized the youth choir in order to inspire youth everywhere to live and do a greater work for the Lord. His unique style and versatility exemplified a new awakening in the sound of gospel and he has been making our ears happy every since!

The Psalmist tells us “this is the day” that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. He had every reason to be happy because David was in danger of death and they sought to kill him but God spared his life. It seemed to be so natural for him to be happy and rejoice about the things that God had done for him. One thing you could expect from David was praise; he is known for being the man who was after God’s own heart and he penned it throughout the Psalms. I’m sure that we have not lived nor experienced even a small fraction of what he endured during his life span, yet, he always gave God praise.

If we were to stop and just think for a moment, we would realize that we have much to be thankful for and to be happy about. We have awakened to a brand new day, a day that we have not seen before; another fresh new day of grace and brand new mercies and yes, yet another opportunity to give God praise; another day given and appointed for His glory. The Lord gives so freely to us and simply desires our praise.

When I think of all that He has done and continues to do for me, I am overwhelmed with joy, peace, and gratefulness. It’s hard not to give Him praise for all He’s done. It certainly makes me happy when I realize just how much He loves me and how He is continuously concerned about my well being and the condition of my heart; how He cares for me and keeps me. Most importantly, He looked beyond my faults and saw my needs, I was birthed for purpose and washed for His glory. How can I not rejoice about that?

This day, the day that He has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Have a happy day!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. Gen 19:16-26

As I was reading a word this morning, it sparked a word in me, one that not only had I preached some years back but has been lingering around in my head this year. I love how God will prick your heart to let you know when it’s time for a word. When I had finished reading, the scripture reference was the same as what I referenced in my notes years ago. I don’t have to keep repeating how the Lord makes me want to holla …loudly! The scripture was Phil 1:6, being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ! The revelation and the timing of His word continually amazes me.

Now, most of us are familiar with the story of Lot, his family, his escape, how God had his hand on his life, and of course Lot’s wife, who found it necessary, out of nosiness, curiosity or for whatever her reason, to just look back and you see where that got her (verse 26). Sidebar: Please know that it really is in our obedience to the Lord. Now of course, Lot was most assuredly a righteous man, he chose and I emphasize, he chose to take up residence on the land of Jordan, which was unfortunately near the land of Sodom. Lot saw only the beautiful grazing for all of his livestock; which tells me that everything that glitters or glistens ain’t gold. He had no idea that he would be surrounded by such wickedness or that he would encountered some adversity with the King of Sodom while living there. However, the Lord would make a way of escape for Lot, which is where we are in our passage today.

Lot was being allowed to escape from this land regardless of the choice he had made to dwell there. God was about to destroy all of Sodom and its inhabitants because of their great wickedness. Lot lingered the scripture says, maybe because of the idea of leaving behind his property, his belongings, his goods, his friends, or perhaps he was feeling sorry for the people because he had a good heart. But God prompted him into moving by telling him that he could not do anything until Lot and his family had left and were safely in the mountains. He was also instructed not to look behind thee, neither stay in the land. So, Lot fled to the mountains where he could find safety from the destruction that was about to occur.

Just like Lot, we live among so much unrighteousness, yet we must remain righteous. We cannot look back on the things of the world, or the things we left behind or become sorrowful for what we think we might have lost. I don’t want to start listing some things because we know what and why we should not look back. God may have already told you to leave some things alone, or to let go of some things and don’t look back, some things God told you were already over, so consider it over and don’t look back. We just don’t have the time to look back, we don’t have time to question God on the why’s and the why not’s, just do it! As hard as it may be, just do it. The blessing is in the obedience. Not to mention, that time is of the essence to escape, your very life could be at stake. I like to remember Lot’s wife, her need to look back cost her life. I did not come this far on this journey to end up like her.

It is important to remember that we must stay on the path and complete the journey and look ahead. We are just “passing through with a purpose” (now that will preach). We don’t have time to get caught up in the acts of others that lead to destruction. We are here to speak a word to them that are lost and lead souls to the mountain! When God speaks to you to do something or move forward in your life, move, don’t get weary and don’t look back. If He closes a door, He’ll open another, bless God! We should not want to return or yearn for the things of our past especially if was not for our good. Thank God for His mercy and His grace or our very lives could have been in another state had He not kept us.

I want to leave you with the same scripture as previously stated, please be confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Don’t look back!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

The Lord God has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak in season to him who is weary. He wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. Isaiah 50:4

What a rich word today. I was taken aback by its content and quite frankly, this scripture should be every believer's testimony, “that I am learned of God and my God has given me words to speak because His Word is hidden in my heart; because early in the morning I’ve heard his Voice and listened to His instruction, so that I may know how and when to speak a word in season to them who are weary, tired and worn. We should be able to encourage and give hope; comfort and uphold those who have not come into the knowledge or the understanding of His will for their lives or not yet experienced His power in their walk. Isaiah was a perfect example, the perfect person to pen these words. The book of Isaiah, the last 27 chapters is a message of comfort and hope. He is speaking to the obedience of Christ, futuristically of course.

The truth of the matter is ... in order to teach, one first must learn. That is the general rule of thumb. After one has learned, then one can and should speak. Isaiah was qualified by God in the prophetic and called so that he could speak a word to the children of Israel during that time. Just as were the disciples, who spent everyday with Jesus being taught. They learned from the learned because we know that Christ was the Master Teacher, He was the Word and in enabled them to go out and speak a word among the people; a people that needed to hear a word from the Lord. As being the modern day disciples of Christ, we must spend time with the Lord and we should study the Word in order that we ourselves are approved unto God. Getting a clear and concise understanding of the Word in our heart so that we can speak boldly what thus said the Lord at any time and in any situation.

Many, including us as believers, are facing times of trouble, loss of jobs, fallen economy, struggling with mortgages, financial hardships, heartaches, and that just names a few. Those that have been given a word should be able to speak that word or when prompted by the Lord to speak a word. As believers would should be able to give someone an answer for the hope that is in us and especially those believers who heed to the call early in the morning; waiting and listening to hear a word from God and while praying are voicing, “show me Lord the who, what, how, and where today; lead me or lead someone in my path that you want me to speak a word to.” Someone who needs to hear a word, so that I can tell them, “He is an ever present help in the time of need.”

Just like Isaiah, we must use the power of the Word to give strength to them that need it. We should be able to speak a Word in every season of life that someone may be going through. A kind word, a gentle word, a comforting word, or a word of wisdom can provoke change and energize hearts. A word that has power to restore, rejuvenate, renew, and revitalize life, as well as heal, deliver and set free!

Someone needs to hear a word today, speak a word into their season!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. Exodus 33:14

When you have fellowship with God, it’s easy to ask or make your requests known to Him. Moses had that kind of fellowship and quite a bit of wisdom as you can read not only in this passage, but throughout the book of Exodus. Moses had conversations with God, an open line of communication if you will. Here, Moses is reminding the Lord that He told him to lead His people and He didn’t say who He would send with him as he went. Moses also reminds Him that thou hast said, “I know thee by name, and thou hast found grace in my sight.” So, if you are pleased with me, teach me your ways, so that I might know you; continue to give me grace and remember these, your people, the ones you gave me to lead (I can hear the voices of the Pastors today crying this out loud). And so God said “My presence will go with you and I will give you rest."

Now rest, in this passage does not have the same meaning as we think of in terms of relaxing, take a break, put your feet up, take it easy, but rather it’s used here in reference to peace; denoting that as you go and take possession of the promise land or prepare to inhabit the land along the way, I will be with you and give you the peace and the comfort you desire. Verse 15 lets us know that Moses did not want to go forward without the Lord’s presence and God would show Himself faithful to Moses. Not only was He going to give them His presence for the journey, He would show them that He was in the journey, with them during and throughout the journey, as well as after the journey.

There will be plenty of times while on this journey for us to absorb His presence, immerse ourselves and just saturate our very being in Him or to use a popular phrase, “to just marinate in Him.” We should be the same in our thinking as Moses; that we don’t want to go anywhere or do anything without the Lord’s presence. Especially, in our specific work that the Lord has called us to do. If we would think to ask God before we go through with the making of our own decisions, our own plans, we would have better success in our journey and the rest or the peace of the journey would be better, even in the possession of the promises and the refreshing that comes along with them (Phil 4:6-9).

I want to be able to be in the place where only He and I dwell and fellowship together. It’s a place of peace, a place for refreshing, a place where I can be free from anxieties or worries because I know that He is with me and He is leading and guiding my footsteps. Protecting me from the dangers unseen, keeping me from harms way. A place where I can lay my head and know that He watches over me because He cares for my well-being. A place where I can stay and abide; a place of refuge where all is still and I can just lie in His presence. There is a feeling of safety when you know that you are in the arms of Jesus. David said, there is fullness of joy we find when we are in His presence.

I love remembering a song from my youth, where during those times, I really didn't have the full meaning of what we were singing about or what it actually meant however, I bless the Lord that I know now. The song simply said, “Take the Lord along with you, everywhere you go!” It's personal for me today and I am like Moses, Lord, if your presence is not with me, if your grace is not with me, if your mercy is not with me then I don't want to go forward. I have to be able to rest in His presence as I travel along this way.

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
I Peter 1:7-8

Yesterday was such a refreshing, revitalizing, and uplifting morning. I love how the Lord shows Himself faithful to us. On the way to church, I began praying “Lord, I need your glory, Lord, we need your glory, send us your glory, let your glory fill our temple. Let the Spirit reign and rain on us today, along with some other requests as I was driving. I am reminded of how Paul told the Philippians, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” So I let my requests known unto the Lord before arriving to service.

During the prayer before service with the choir, the evangelist prayed and repeated my requests verbatim, which confirmed that the Lord had heard the cry of our hearts. Not only did He hear our prayers but He allowed His glory to overtake us. It reminded me of the Old Testament days when the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God. The Pastor did give the scripture (Ps 51) and began asking the Lord to wash us and fill us. Honestly, that is all I remember. It was some crazy praise in His house yesterday as the glory of the Lord filled the temple. Yeah, it was like that!

Peter writes this letter to give us a divine perspective on our trials with the intent of letting us know that we must have the proper response to our suffering. He lets us know that persecution can either cause growth or cause bitterness. Our response determines our outcome or our result. We ought to rejoice regardless of our trials, understanding that it is the test or the trial of our faith and though it be tried by fire, it might be found unto the praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Christ (verse 7). When you understand this, you can rejoice greatly, the scripture said!

We can have unspeakable joy presently, right now in the midst of and in spite of our trials. God is counting on us. We can rejoice in that fact and that it will bring glory to His name. Sometimes it’s going to take come crazy praise just to make it through our trials, our situations, and our circumstances. So go ahead and praise your way through your trials! Then after you have made it through the trial, your soul will look back and wonder, how did I get over! Then, well I can only speak for me, I know my praise is about to get even crazier! Especially, when I think about all that He is doing for me, how He is equipping and strengthening me for His glory! Not to mention, it is for my good and knowing that there is purpose behind the pain (I Peter 4:12)!

Have a crazy praise day!

Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde