How can you incorporate praise for God's "wonders" into daily prayer? Key Verse Psalm 9:1: “I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.” Seeing the Pattern of Praise in Psalm 9:1 • David begins with wholehearted thanks—no half-hearted murmurs. • He immediately links gratitude to recounting God’s wonders, showing that praise blossoms when we remember specific acts of God. • The word “recount” is intentional; it means to list, declare, or narrate aloud. Why God’s Wonders Deserve Daily Mention • They reveal His character—power, wisdom, mercy, faithfulness. • They anchor faith during trials; past wonders fuel present trust. • Scripture repeats the call: – “He alone does great wonders” (Psalm 136:4). – “You are the God who works wonders” (Psalm 77:14). – “Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Exodus 15:11). Practical Ways to Weave Wonder into Each Prayer • Start with yesterday: thank Him for the most recent evidence of His hand—provision, protection, guidance. • Move back through Scripture: recall a wonder from creation, the exodus, the cross, the resurrection, Pentecost. • Use the alphabet method: one wonder for each letter (A—ark of safety, B—burning bush, C—cross, etc.). • Tie wonders to His names: Creator—speak of the heavens; Redeemer—speak of Calvary; Shepherd—speak of daily leading. • Sing a verse aloud or silently: Psalms often carry wonders in poetic form (Psalm 77:11-15; Psalm 145:3-6). • Keep a “wonder journal”: one line each day noting where you saw His work. Review it weekly in prayer. Building a Personal Catalog of Wonders 1. Creation wonders—sunrise hues, bird songs, the intricacy of a leaf. 2. Redemption wonders—the cross, empty tomb, your own salvation story. 3. Providence wonders—unexpected provision, healed relationships, open doors. 4. Sanctification wonders—victory over sin, growth in patience, new love for Scripture. 5. Future wonders—promised return of Christ, resurrection, new heavens and earth. Linking Praise to All Seasons of Life • Morning: greet the day by naming one wonder you expect to see (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Midday: pause amid tasks to recall the greatest wonder—Christ in you (Colossians 1:27). • Evening: replay the day’s timeline, spotting God-moments you missed earlier (Psalm 63:6-7). • Night watches: if wakeful, let remembered wonders soothe anxiety (Psalm 119:148). Scriptures That Echo the Same Call • Psalm 77:11-14—“I will remember the works of the LORD… You are the God who works wonders.” • Psalm 136:4—“He alone does great wonders.” • Luke 1:49—“For the Mighty One has done great things for me.” • Acts 4:24, 30—early believers pray, asking God to continue stretching out His hand to perform signs and wonders. • Revelation 15:3—heaven sings, “Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God Almighty.” A Simple Daily Prayer Flow 1. Address God by one of His names tied to a past wonder. 2. Thank Him for that historic act. 3. Recount one personal wonder from the last 24 hours. 4. Acknowledge a current need, grounding the request in His proven power. 5. Close with anticipatory praise for future wonders He will unveil. |
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