Praise

Yesterday, it was all I could do to sit still and just worship. I got my shout on right here in my office. I realized (again), after praising Him, that praise is the ultimate for God. When you give Him all of you and hold nothing back--He recognizes you and loves you more for it. That love may be shown in many different ways: financially, more spiritual gifts, or just the sunshine on your head instead of rain.

I see praise this way: I'm laying the foundation, the complete foundation for what He has in store for me. Together, God and I are carpenters over my life; making me over and rebuilding a better model of myself. It's like setting up the red carpet, the big bright lights, movie style ropes that separate you from the rest. You're carried in a limo: a car that surrounds you in darkness with inferior gifts of crystal glasses, alcoholic drinks and music with high sexual overtones. There's a partition separating you from the driver, but ultimately you are extremely alone in the back. Sometimes were held in the "limo position" for a time, reason and place. He's restoring me getting me ready for the big reveal. When all seems lonely and a long time, God has the driver stop the car, open the door and let the new, God-improved "Bea" step out. He's there the entire time this remake and reveal is going on. He's taken my hand and guiding me through the process. I'm no longer what I used to be, what others thought of me. On His prepared red carpet, I'm a stunning image and fully restored example of what He has in store for me. No worry, just relief and relaxation. No adjustments here or there, just enjoyment of the time He's prepared. It's a delicate life filled with balance, prayer, dedication, hope, success (not necessarily financial), and being humble. What's I'm saying is: when you praise with all might, all power, all cells in your body--you're sure to walk the red carpet life with God.

God, my hair may be a little rough, my clothes sometimes shabby--but I'm determined to reach the red carpet with You.