Have you considered how many different ways a verse of Scripture can be understood based on where the emphasis is placed? For example, “I will rejoice” takes on a nuanced meaning when emphasized with each of the three words.
In this episode of Living the Grace Life, Jennifer Sakata reflects on Psalm 118:24, exploring the richness of gratitude and prayer by emphasizing different words in the verse.
Listeners are guided through thoughtful questions, prayer, and reflection to slow down, rejoice, and embrace the gift of each day with intentionality and faith.
Questions include:
- What might God be showing you THIS day?
- What do you need to remove this DAY, acknowledging there are 24 hours, and not 36?
- Will you offer the day THE LORD HAS MADE right now?
- WILL you thank God for this day?
- Who can you welcome into your WE of rejoicing?
- Will you offer your REJOICING even if it feels feeble or less than?
- What is God asking you to pay attention to? To stay IN rather than turn away?
Listen in on any podcasting platform for your invitation to rejoice!
GracePrayer:
LORD, thank you for this day that You have made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Will you show me what you’re up to today so that I can join you in it?
Forgive me Lord, when I try and cram more into this day than You’ve designed. Slow my pace and steady my gaze toward You, the Author and Perfector of both my faith and my days.
Give me eyes to see those whose gratitude needs encouragement from my own. And when I’m the one in need of a restart, open my eyes to see where You’re inviting me to begin again.
LORD, You give us much reason for rejoicing and gladness. Help me today, to welcome this dynamic duo of praise and rejoicing, in my coming and going.
I belong to You. And so do they.
Amen.
Read Psalm 118 here.