Just finished readin praise habit....which i borrowed/stole off le rossman.
Favourite bit comes at the end in the 'Conclusion'...thought it was cool -
"Be courageous. Even as you stand there hiding in the bushes, shaking to the bottom of your toes, frightened of whats to follow, what consequences will come of it, know that evil will not prevail. That you are not alone. That you bring the kingdom of God and there is hope. There is hope always. And others will walk out of dark places and see you standing there, arms outstretched, given completely to this hope.
Praise is reponse. Praise happens when there is revelation, and there is revelation waiting for us around every bend, in places we would not suspect. Our task is to live with eyes wide open to God's greatness because when we see the imprint of the Creator, our insides will swell with devotion, our hearts will erupt with thankfulness. You will live, breathe and radiate praise. The habit isn't learning HOW to praise; it is in reminding yourself of WHO to praise. It is a remembering of who you are. It is a remembering of your identity. Praise is redeemed and redefined with rescue. When you have been found by grace, your identity is swallowed in Christ. You are enveloped by Him, clothed in His merciful sacrifice. To live in this rememberance is to bring awareness of Christ into your every encounter. In this awareness you bring His embrace to the things you embrace."
David Crowder has a seriously unique way of writing. I like it.
Things coming up in 40 DOF which aren't just coincidences, the readings seem connected with the goings on in life. Pretty awesome.
Kinda sleepy.
No credit, so not ignoring peoples, just...being restrained.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
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"O (oh) Praise Him ... O (oh) Praise Him ... He is Holy ... He is Holy yeah..."
- David Crowder Band "O Praise Him"
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