Devotionals from my Bible app: Glory In The Lord (1 Chronicles 16:10)

Note before sharing the devotional: I mentioned a couple weeks ago some material things I'm grateful for (in the closing post of the 2023 gratitude series on this blog), and already I have an update and a new gratitude as a result of the update. I am no longer employed at the second job, due to my position being eliminated. Aside from the typical questions I have about how I will fill the gap monetarily (a necessity given what I expect to happen this summer), the opportunity that not having this job does afford me is the ability to praise and worship God at my church with people I love and care about (and vice versa). At a somewhat-recent service my pastor asked me (yes, during the service) if I would be able to come to the next upcoming midweek praise-and-worship service. I suspect part of his asking was because for the previous year-and-a-half in which I had worked at the second job, I had been unable to come to our services. For the first time in that year-and-a-half, I was able to truthfully say yes. I forget how he responded, and I'm pretty sure that wasn't one of the moments he said "Praise God forevermore!", but he might as well have. It was good for us to share that moment together right then. Whether or not he actually said, praise God forevermore, indeed.

Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! 1 Chronicles 16:10, NKJV

Glory In The Lord

Pause for a moment and consider how good God is. Thank Him for the breath you have, the life you live, and all the blessings you experience.

God is worthy of your praise.

Life isn’t perfect; there's pain, suffering, and grief we all must endure. We all face dark and tough seasons.

However, Jesus experienced similar trials in His life. He grieved the loss of His friends, endured pain and suffering, and walked through dark times—feeling abandoned even on the cross.

None of these experiences alter the goodness of God. He remains good, present, and strengthens us in our suffering.

That’s why in 1 Chronicles 16:10, the writer encourages us to glory in His name. It means we should praise and uplift God in our lives. Our lips should overflow with praise, thanking God for who He is and what He has done.

What are some things you can thank God for today? How can you praise Him? Perhaps start by listing things you’re grateful for, then praising God for each one.

You might also list challenging aspects of your life. Spend time praying during this Advent season, asking God to oversee your circumstances. Thank Him for listening and being present, even in tough seasons.

https://bible.com/bible/59/1ch.16.10.ESV