That's Why I Praise Him...

I woke up singing this song today...

"I've got so much to thank God for,
so many wonderful blessings,
and so many open doors,
a brand new mercy along with each new day;
that's why I praise You, and for this I give You praise.

For waking me up this morning, (that's why I praise You),
for starting me on my way, (that's why I praise You),
for letting me see the sunshine, (that's why I praise You),
of a brand new day.
A brand new mercy (that's why I praise You),
along with each new day;
(that's why I praise You, for this I give You praise).

You're Jehovah Jireh (that's why I praise You),
You've been my provider (that's why I praise You),
so many times You met my needs (that's why I praise You),
so many times You rescued me.
I wanna thank You for the blessings (that's why I praise You),
You give to me each day;
(that's why I praise You, for this I give You praise).

For every mountain You've brought me over.
For every trial You've seen me through.
For every blessing, hallelujah;
for this I give You praise"

-For Every Mountain, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

[I CANNOT wait for the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Worship Leader Conference in October. This song makes me weep. God is SO good, and worthy to be praised -- always.]

"And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen."
-Genesis 22:14

Jehovah Jireh - The Lord will Provide

The Lord called Abraham to trust Him, to withhold nothing from Him, even his own son. And in Abraham's obedience and faithfulness, the Lord provided the ram for the sacrifice, and then blessed him.

I think often we expect God to provide for us, but we don't always surrender all to Him first. We need to re-order our focus. Surrender, then trust that He will provide. He won't bless us if we withhold from Him.

He has brought me over many mountains, and through many trials, and has proven His faithfulness, and blessed me. I praise Him for everything, and in everything, because He is worthy.