“Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; and to You the vow shall be performed. O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come. Iniquities prevail against me; as for our transgressions, You will provide atonement for them…” (Psalm 65:1-3)

Is your praise and prayer awaiting Him? It is easy to run to the Lord when troubles arise and we need His help with something. But it is different to come to Him with praise and prayers in advance, before the storms of life fall upon us, knowing that when the trials inevitably come He will already be there with us. It is energizing to look forward to meet with Him when all is going well and we have no pressing needs to ask Him for. It is like standing in the foyer of His throne room with a bouquet of flowers “just because you love Him”, eagerly awaiting His arrival. It is a special treat for Him and a blessing for you too. And He will never turn you away. He will always invite you in to sup with Him and tarry a while in His presence.

Are you approaching His holy presence in anticipation of His visitation? Do you have iniquities that are prevailing against you that you need cleansing for? Are you being patient to allow Him to work in the way He sees best for you? Or do you send up a quick prayer and then hastily run on your way?

For those who prevail to enter His throne room, He has promised wonderful rewards as mentioned in Psalm 65–atonement for sin…being satisfied with the goodness of His house…answered prayer…your raging storms calmed…blessings of growth (spiritual)…abundance of good things…renewed joy and singing in your spirit.

Spend time in prayer and worship before the trials spring up. Wait on the Lord with eager anticipation! Praise Him in advance for the good things He is already working on in your life. Let your praises go up like a fragrant bouquet to Him. Pray Psalm 65 as a template to ask the Lord for the provisions you need in your life. Then, when He visits you, you will be blessed in ways you can’t fathom. (I’m preaching at myself too).

May you shout for joy and sing to the Lord today! And be sure to declare to others what good He does for you when He visits you.

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