For 400 Years
Today, through the eyes of a child, I saw what pure and innocent joy in the Lord must look like to God. Twenty-seven children participated in a praise and worship workshop in which they learned all forms of worship beginning with liturgical dance. As the workshop began, they were uncomfortable and self-conscious. I could tell several of them were not too sure of this form of praise.
After a few minutes, I left to get the snack ready and before long a very excited group of children came running to get their snack. As I scooped ice cream into one little boy's bowl, I asked how He liked praising God this way. With a smile that lit up the room he exclaimed, "I want to come back here every day for the next 400 years!” The transformation had taken place in just an hour as this child discovered the unbridled joy of praising God with his whole heart. This psalm tells us the whole world is a praise offering to God, and just as it dances and sings for joy, we should to. Not just today, but every day, from now and for the next 400 years.
PRAYER: Lord, may my praise today be only one of the next 400 years.
“Ascribe to the Lord the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his courts! Psalm 96:8 NET.
Cheri Cowell, a student at Asbury Theological Seminary (Orlando), writes and speaks on the deep questions of faith. Her first book—Direction: Discernment for the Decisions of Your Life (Beacon Hill)—is a biblically-sound, no nonsense approach to making God-centered life choices. For comments or to inquire about her speaking schedule, visit www.DirectionAndDiscernment.com.
