“Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!” Psalm 66:1 NLT
Everyday, but even more so the day that inaugurates a new year, our purpose is to praise God, our Creator. Each morning, Famous, my English springer spaniel, joyfully greets me when he senses my stirring. He watches attentively to see if I am simply turning under the sheets or if I am ready to throw back the covers and surrender to the dawn. He awaits the moment when we are granted the opportunity of sharing a brand new day.
It is then that I am reminded to greet the One who has provided for me. God bestows life to me and to this adoring animal who gives me joy, comfort, and affection. How much greater then is God’s pleasure when I praise Him for the dawning of a new year, the capacity to feel His love, and the sustaining protection and nurture which are mine for the asking?
My companion creature reminds me, as my eyes open, to keep looking for God’s miracles in the day and year to come.
God, I praise you for your creation. You do not ignore me nor withhold your unfailing love from me. Amen.
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