Praise and extol and honor the King of heaven!

Daniel 4:34-37, At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me. Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

The king, deceived in thinking that he alone was responsible for his success, lived as an animal in the field. Most of us will not have to be humiliated like that to recognize the amazing way God is working in our lives. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that there are more important things than our immediate circumstances, and forget that God is working and moving in many ways that we cannot see. We can join with the king in humbly recognizing His abundant grace and mercy and His working in our lives!

We humbly give You all honor, glory and praise for all You have done for us and all You are going to do; use us this day in every circumstance to bring glory to Your name!

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