In what ways can families incorporate Psalm 113:3 into daily routines? Psalm 113:3 in plain sight “From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the LORD be praised.” Why this verse matters in family life • God calls for praise that spans the entire day—literal sunrise to sunset. • Families thrive when every hour is consciously tethered to the Lord’s worthiness. • Children learn that worship is not confined to church services but woven into ordinary routines (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). Creating daily anchors of praise • Morning wake-up – read or recite the verse as soon as the first family member is up. • Breakfast – one family member praises God for a fresh mercy (Lamentations 3:22-23). • School or work departure – quick “May the Lord be praised” at the door or in the car. • Midday check-in – send a group text with the verse or a brief praise update. • Supper table – share one reason each person saw God’s faithfulness that day (Psalm 103:2). • Sunset moment – step outside, notice the sky, and speak Psalm 113:3 aloud together. • Bedtime – thank God for the day’s final moments; parents can whisper the verse over younger children. Practical tools that keep praise visible • Set phone alarms titled “Praise the LORD” at sunrise and sunset. • Place sticky notes with the verse on mirrors, lunch boxes, dashboards. • Choose a family praise song based on Psalm 113 and sing it during chores. • Use mealtime placemats printed with Psalm 113:3. • Keep a “sun journal”: jot down one praise at dawn, one at dusk. • Create a call-and-response: parent says “From the rising of the sun…”; children answer “let the name of the LORD be praised!” Connecting praise to ordinary moments • Folding laundry – thank God for clothing (Matthew 6:30-31). • Driving – observe the sky’s changing light as a live illustration of the verse. • Sports practice – pause to acknowledge the strength God supplies (Psalm 28:7). • Tough days – cling to praise as an act of trust (Habakkuk 3:17-18). • Celebrations – open birthdays and anniversaries with Psalm 113:3 to frame joy around God’s glory. Scripture memory as a family project • Memorize Psalm 113:1-3 over three weeks—one verse per week. • Review at red lights, in checkout lines, or during screen-time breaks. • Let children illustrate the verse on bookmarks to tuck inside Bibles. Reinforcing with related passages • Psalm 34:1 – “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice, pray, give thanks “in every circumstance.” • Hebrews 13:15 – “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” Cultivating a legacy of praise A home that orients sunrise, midday, and sunset around Psalm 113:3 forms hearts that naturally exalt the Lord. Over years, children will remember a household where the name of the LORD was praised—literally—from dawn to dusk and beyond. |
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