A Psalm 118:24 Attitude

Scripture:

Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Observation:

Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. God really wants us to have a Psalm 118:24 attitude, live in THIS DAY. Trust for THIS DAY. Hope is strong in THIS DAY. Enjoy THIS DAY. Give us THIS DAY our daily bread.

Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. (23) They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

THIS DAY, I will experience freshly created compassion that never fails. THIS DAY I will experience the faithfulness of God. I really want to live with "A Psalm 118:24 Attitude." One day at a time...savor, enjoy, endure THIS DAY.

There are days when the last thing we want to do is rejoice. Our mood is down, our situation is out of hand, and our sorrow or guilt is overwhelming. We can relate to the writers of the psalms who often felt this way. But no matter how low the writers felt, they were always honest with God. And as they talked to God, their prayers ended in praise. When you don't feel like rejoicing, tell God how you truly feel. You will find God will give you a reason to rejoice. God has given you this day to live and to serve him-be glad!

Application:

When we pray "Give us THIS DAY our daily bread," we are acknowledging that God is our sustainer and provider. It is a misconception to think that we provide for our needs ourselves. We must trust God daily to provide what he knows we need.

I need to wake up each morning with an excitement and anticipation for THIS DAY. Regardless what I go through today, God's grace, faithfulness, mercy, compassion, guidance, provision will see me through. Like the Psalmist I will declare daily, "This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it." You see...it REALLY IS my choice whether to rejoice or not. My rejoicing will come when I awaken with a Psalm 118:24 attitude. That is the way I want to live my life.

The enemy will attempt to make us live in regret, fear, and turmoil. How do we counteract that? Understand and live the Psalm 118:24 attitude.

Prayer:

"Lord, I am so thankful for THIS DAY. Forgive me for taking so many days for granted. Forgive me for allowing the enemy to turn THIS DAY into fear, turmoil or regret. THIS DAY I will intentionally look for your grace, mercy, and provision. I love you Lord, and choose to live THIS DAY with a Psalm 118:24 Attitude. In Jesus' name, amen."