Sing, Praise, and Give Thanks
We are hard-wired to find relief, joy, and peace when we SING, PRAISE, AND GIVE THANKS! Something shifts within us when we practice gratitude through one of these means. Our outlook becomes hopeful; our negative thinking is halted; the corners of our mouth turn upwards, and our body relaxes. The tenseness dissipates, and we can breathe in and out freely!
Notice nothing necessarily changes in our situation or circumstances. But it transforms everything within which greatly affects our perspective. Our vision is affected by a lens that adds dimension and clarity. We are able to see the upside-down phenomena when Christ is our life. Things are not as they seem. Suffering is an opportunity to shine bright and gain compassion for others. Heartache allows our Savior to be the healing balm. Apathy, discouragement, and cynicism when laid down present a chance for us to change direction.
In a Google search, the data stated that there are over 400 references to singing, roughly 250 references to praise, and about 170 of giving thanks. Wow! And according to desiringgod.org it says there are fifty commands to sing. This confirms the importance of practicing these three words in our daily lives. We need them to be infused within us, so they become our natural response no matter our circumstance.
Whether this holiday season brings you joy or pain, please continue to SING, PRAISE, AND GIVE THANKS! They bring about gifts that continue to bless us and those around us.