“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:1-4
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Gratitude
When we praise God, we not only honor Him, but we also show him.
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Psalm 150–NKJV
Praise Him in His mighty firmament!
Praise Him for His mighty acts;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Praise Him with clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!
Seek first the Kindom of Heaven.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33–KJV
Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed.”
Revelation 16:15–NLT
Sing praise to God
When your heart is in tune with God you are more likely to sing His praise.
Psalm 47:6-8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Bible Gateway
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises!
Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
7 For God is the King of all the earth;
Sing praises with understanding.
8 God reigns over the nations;
God sits on His holy throne.
Every day is a special day
Christian encouragement
Every day is a special day; even when you are tested and tried. You can rest assured that each day comes with God’s never-ending love and faithfulness. So, one does not have to wait for a spectacular moment to declare as the Psalmist did:
Today is the day which the Lord has made;
Psalm 118:24 (NASB) Bible Gateway
Let me rejoice and be glad in it.
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