A lifestlyle of praise

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Have you ever noticed that it seems like “palms” are in a constant state of worship? They are connected to a base, face down, yet each one of them has it’s own place, purpose and direction. If you look closely, it looks as if each of them is reaching towards the sun, yet so humbled that their tips dance gracefully in the wind. This dance is never the same, nor is it choreographed. I wonder if that is why they used palms on “Palm Sunday,” because the palms already look like they are in a lifestyle of praise? (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19) When Jesus arrived on the donkey, the people that were praising Him just added to what nature had already started. How differently would life look for us if we were constantly in a state of praise? Would we be so abrasive? Would we be more loving? The palms know that if they do not reach toward heaven that they will not grow. It is important that we stay rooted in the word, yet acknowledge the freedom we have in Jesus to dance in the wind…to praise Him!

Live life in a state of constant worship and thank God for His simple reminders that show us how!

Rendered Heart,
Christina