Why is it important to praise God "every morning and evening"? The Key Verse “...to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night.” (Psalm 92:2) Patterns Seen throughout Scripture • Exodus 29:38-42 – Israel’s morning and evening burnt offerings • Psalm 5:3 – “In the morning, LORD, You hear my voice” • Psalm 141:2 – “May my prayer be set before You like incense” • Daniel 6:10 – Daniel’s fixed times of praise • Mark 1:35; Acts 3:1 – Jesus and the apostles keeping set hours with the Father These literal examples reveal a God-designed rhythm: dawn and dusk are appointed moments to meet with Him. Reasons to Praise at Sunrise • Fresh acknowledgment that every new day is a gift (Lamentations 3:22-23) • Aligns the mind with God before the world starts speaking (Psalm 143:8) • Invites guidance for the tasks ahead (Proverbs 3:5-6) • Declares trust that His mercies precede whatever the day holds (Psalm 90:14) • Honors the Genesis order: “And there was evening and there was morning” (Genesis 1) Reasons to Praise at Sunset • Marks the completion of the day with gratitude (Psalm 107:1) • Reviews God’s proven faithfulness over the past hours (Deuteronomy 4:9) • Releases anxieties to His keeping as night falls (Psalm 4:8) • Imitates the evening offering that foreshadowed Christ’s finished work (Hebrews 7:27) • Reinforces that even darkness is under His rule (Psalm 139:11-12) What Happens When We Praise Daily • Hearts stay tender, resisting hardness and forgetfulness (Hebrews 3:13) • Praise becomes a “sacrifice of praise” that never ceases (Hebrews 13:15) • Spiritual warfare is waged in confidence, not panic (2 Chronicles 20:21-22) • Joy deepens, fueling strength for obedience (Nehemiah 8:10) • Our homes receive a legacy of visible devotion (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Psalm 78:4) Practical Suggestions for Building the Habit • Keep an open Bible on the breakfast table; read a psalm aloud before leaving the house. • Sing or play a worship song while preparing morning coffee. • At dusk, switch devices to silent, light a candle, and spend five minutes recounting specific blessings. • Memorize Psalm 92:1-2; recite it at both bookends of the day. • Pair praise with everyday cues—sunrise coffee, evening dish-washing—until it becomes second nature. Summary Morning and evening praise is not mere ritual; it is an invitation to live inside God’s covenant love and faithfulness every single day. By literally dedicating the first and last moments to Him, we obey His Word, shape our hearts, and bear witness that the Lord reigns over every hour in between. |
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