Friday, March 15, 2024

 Unlimited praise is rightfully bestowed upon God, as it is rooted in His inherent worthiness rather than our subjective declaration of His worth. Praise directed towards God is a manifestation of His pleasure. There are desires instilled within us by God that surpass our comprehension. Thus, all the gifts He bestows upon us, such as His love, goodness, and faithfulness, are encompassed within this emanated pleasure, overwhelming our own capacity for love and virtuous aspirations. The apostle concluded that God's love was bestowed upon us in a manner that consumes us in its vastness, encompassing every dimension of our being. God grants us a consuming pleasure in response to our praise, devoid of any attachment to our self-image. I firmly believe that Christ dwelling within us is the embodiment of this gift, overpowering our misguided tendencies and leading us to experience such profound pleasure that our own existence becomes insignificant. We no longer live for ourselves, but rather, Christ lives within us.


Praising God is a gift bestowed upon us, allowing us to experience His overwhelming love. Consequently, we must acknowledge that our past attempts at praise have fallen short of what He truly deserves. Our limited power and understanding hinder our ability to fully honor God. Thus, we rely on God's intervention in order to be capable of praising Him adequately. By recognizing His deserving of our praise even before we actually offer it, we demonstrate our intense longing for a deep connection with God. This encounter with God enters our lives, instilling within us a profound yearning that cannot be fulfilled. We find satisfaction in surrendering our human perspective of worth and embracing the presence of Christ within us. Our hearts are filled with insatiable desires for God.

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