Great Is The Lord

"For great is The Lord, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be feared above all gods."

~1 Chronicles 16:25 ESV

There's nothing like the presence of God in your life to make you realize that everything else you put attention to is really worthless. But how often do we give attention to God and his greatness and really feel His presence? I know for me, I sometimes go through a whole day and give attention to everything but God. I realize I am making idols of other things when I make my life about them and not about Him. Sadly, then, I miss out on the most exciting part about living…experiencing the greatness of God.

So how do we experience the greatness of God? Look at what King David did in 1 Chronicles 15 and 16. He planned, prepared, placed, and praised.

1. Plan. Have a plan of when and how you're going to take time each day for God.

2. Prepare. Prepare for that time with God by praying, gathering the things you need such as a bible, a notebook or journal, pens and pencils, etc.; and prepare by setting up a place whether inside or outside your home to have that quality time with God.

3. Place. Place yourself in God's presence during that time by acknowledging who He is, what He expects of you, what He has done for you, and who you are in Him.

4. Praise. I believe the more we worship God, the more he wants to show us his greatness. Therefore, worship Him in that time. Great is our God! He is worthy of praise!

Personally, I have to work more at making God the center of my life. I know that I want my life to be about Him, and I know I can't just do this when I feel like it. I need to be intentional. I need to practice spiritual disciplines like the four mentioned above because I know that beginning with these four steps, idols will be removed and God will be where He belongs...in my heart. I pray also, for you that you begin to practice these four spiritual disciplines. For then, you and I will not just know the Lord is great, but we will see and feel His greatness!