God’s Word: "Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord." - Psalm 117:1-2
Story: Australian singer and songwriter Darlene Zschech gained international recognition in 1998 for her song "Shout to the Lord," which was nominated for the Dove Award for Song of the Year. In 1999, Darlene received the International Impact of the Year Award from the American Gospel Music Association in
As newlyweds, Mark and Darlene struggled financially. Darlene earned small change singing commercial jingles for Kentucky Fried Chicken, Diet Coke and McDonald's. Mark struggled to keep their motorcycle parts business afloat to support Darlene and their two young children. It was then that Darlene decided to praise God through the strugg
le.
"I learned we'll never find hope looking at our circumstances," she says. "It's only found by fixing our eyes on Jesus who doesn't change and who's always faithful." In 1990, the Zschechs left their home and church in
Darlene Zschech commented that praise is "Thanking God for things even though they're not there yet," Darlene says. "It's appreciating Jesus not [just] for what He can do, but for being your Savior. And there's power in that."
Quote: "I, then, have reason to praise Him; for His mercy endures forever." - Robert McCheyne
Prey for: The Lord isn't just faithful some of the time; He is faithful in the past, present and the future. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that his faithfulness endures forever.
"The heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones." - Psalm 89:5
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