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Willie Myrick was kidnapped from his driveway when he was 9 years old. For hours, he traveled in a car with his kidnapper, not knowing what would happen to him. During that time, Willie decided to sing a song called “Every Praise.” As he repeatedly sang the words, his abductor spewed profanity and told him to shut up. Finally, the man stopped the car and let Willie out—unharmed.
As Willie demonstrated, truly praising the Lord requires us to concentrate on God’s character while forsaking what we fear, what is wrong in our lives, and the self-sufficiency in our hearts.
The Israelites reached this place of surrender when they faced attackers. As they prepared for battle, King Jehoshaphat organized a choir to march out in advance of their enemy’s army. The choir sang, “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever” (2 Chron. 20:21). When the music started, Israel’s enemies became confused and destroyed each other. As the prophet Jahaziel had predicted, Israel didn’t need to fight at all (v.17).
Whether we’re facing a battle or feeling trapped, we can glorify God in our hearts. Truly, “The Lord is great and greatly to be praised” (Ps. 96:4).
1. “He loves his country best who strives to make it best.” — Robert G. Ingersoll
2. “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis
3. “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” — Maya Angelou
4. “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur
5. “American soldiers in battle don’t fight for what some president says on T.V., they don’t fight for mom, apple pie, the American flag…they fight for one another.” — Lt. Col. Hal Moore
6. “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” —President Dwight D. Eisenhower
7. “My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.” — Sidney Sheldon
8. “The patriot's blood is the seed of freedom's tree.” — Thomas Campbell
9. “Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” — David Hackworth Li
10. “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick
11. “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” — José Narosky
12. “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” — James Allen
13. “The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” —Minot J. Savage
14. “The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.” — John F. Kennedy
15. “The dead soldier’s silence sings our national anthem.” — Aaron Kilbourn
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
I remember seeing the last “Peanuts” strip in the Sunday funnies. The gang all appeared and said goodbye. They were not sad but happy. From what I understand Charles Schultz drew the final strip and then died peacefully.
I miss “Peanuts”. Its gentle humor always had a worthwhile message.
Happy Lord’s Day to you and yours, Kathy!
“Never, Never, Never, Give Up,” Winston Churchill
God Bless You.
thx needed that
A very good evening to the Canteen. *hugs*
And, a Blessed Lord’s Day to all!
I remember hearing this from Paul Harvey a few years ago.
