Dig up your gladiolas in the Fall and don't allow any obstacle to occupy your praise.

 

This week felt like summer. Windows open...seventy-something degrees everyday.

We dug up gladiola and dahlia bulbs from the garden...

...cleaned off the porch..

...took away the half-eaten-by-squirrel pumpkins and dead, crispy mums..

...transferred some outdoor vines into pots for the inside...went for walks.

From my devotion today:

The devil will use anything and everything to derail your faith. He begins to defeat you the moment he takes hold of your worship. If he can take away your willingness to praise God, then the spiritual warfare will tilt in his favor. The enemies of truth, love, grace and hope always come after your worship first. It's the same as a terrorist's first strike at the source of your power, fuel and motivation. So cherishing, guarding, and practicing your praise must be a priority in order for you to thrive. 

Do not permit... 

...failure.fear.anxiety....to occupy your praise!

The Bible does not require you to be happy in order to praise God.

Sometimes you must choose to praise while you're...

...wounded.hurting.aching.crying...you still have to praise.

Don't let the devil steal your worship.

Don't allow any obstacle to occupy your praise!

{You can find this study on the YouVersion Bible App...

"Called Outside Your Comfort Zone"... by Samuel Rodriguez}

XxOo