This morning's verse invites us to a profound experience of praise and gratitude towards God. It reminds us that our life is a continuous succession of acts of grace, of signs of divine presence. Every day, big and small, God offers us opportunities to experience His goodness, His mercy, and His infinite love.
What does it mean to "celebrate the Lord with all your heart"?
• First be aware: Actively recognize the hand of God in our lives, in moments of joy and pain, in small and big things.
• Second being grateful: Expressing our gratitude for everything we have received, not only for material gifts, but also for life itself, for relationships, for opportunities.
• Third be joyful: Singing the praises of the Lord is an act of joy, an expression of our happiness at being loved by God.
• Finally, be witnesses: Share with others the wonders that God has accomplished in our lives, thus becoming witnesses of His goodness.
When we share our experiences with God, we not only strengthen our faith, but we also encourage others to seek God. Witnessing the wonders of God means opening our hearts and minds to the hope and consolation that only He can provide.
Together we pray to the Lord telling him: God of heaven, I thank you for all the wonders you have accomplished in my life. I thank you for your constant presence, for your infinite goodness and for your unconditional love. Help me to celebrate Your name with all my heart, to tell Your wonders to those I meet. Give me the joy of being Your witness and bringing Your light to the world. In the name of Jesus... Amen!
With love, Ivano Salerno