Last night we tried something a little different with our Wednesday night crowd and prayer time. My talk was on praise. We dialogued about why we should praise and how we should offer our praise to God. We even discussed when we should praise God.
But after we had our time of study and discussion, we entered into a concert of praise. I instructed those present to bow their heads and simply focus on how God has blessed them. Then, as they felt lead, they were encouraged to offer up a statement of praise to God out loud. I then sat down and began to reflect on how God has blessed me.
Over the next 20 minutes or so, one after another offered up praise and thanks for all the ways God has blessed them – things like, “God, I praise you for my family.” And, “Father, I praise you for loving me even when I am not very lovable.”
It was a moving experience for many – it certainly was for me. To sit and hear God’s people take time out of their day to stop and reflect on all God has done for them and then to turn their hearts to God in praise was inspirational!
So often, our prayer life is more about “me” than about God and others. We need to remember to stop and reflect on who God is and how our lives are different because of God’s work in us. When we do that, we will be drawn to praise.
Stop and praise God today!
Clay in the Hands 
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