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Thursday, 18 September 2025

Transform Your Life: The Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course

​Today I’m excited to share about our “Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart” course—a deeper dive into living gratefully beyond these 70 days.

This course equips you to make gratitude an integral part of your decisions, emotions, and actions every day.

Your heart is the seat of your decisions, the seat of your emotions and the seat of your actions. So every day for 70 days—-from Friday, September 19, 2025 – Thursday November 27, 2025

I’m going to do 3 simple things.

  1. Choose to give thanks
  2. Feel grateful for what I give thanks for
  3. Show appreciation for what I feel gratitude for

And I invite you to do the same.

I’m Trevor Lund, the Creative Storyteller at https://revtrev.com, the founder of Live LIGHT Academy at https://livelight.ca and your host inside the Live LIGHT Cascade Chalet http://revtrev.link/chalet If you want to catch me live, on YouTube go to https://revtrev.com/tv or do to Facebook at https://revtrev.com/fb and like and set notification to catch me live there or follow on X at https://revtrev.com/x and be notified there. I what to help you give thanks with your whole heart https://revtrev.link/heart

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Want to take gratitude even further? The “Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart” course helps you integrate thankfulness into every area of life—not just for this challenge but for years to come!

You’ll learn practical skills for making gratitude central to your choices, feelings, and relationships. The course includes lifetime access to resources plus group coaching so you can keep growing long after the challenge ends. Sign up now and discover how living with your whole heart can transform your perspective—and your future.

See what else is included when you get the Course + Community + Clarity…

Transform Your Life: The Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course

Introduction: Why Whole-Hearted Living Matters

Life is full of ups and downs, distractions, and demands on our attention. In this environment, it’s easy to get stuck in survival mode—doing just enough to get by without ever feeling truly fulfilled. But what if there was a way to break free from autopilot and experience life with greater joy, peace, and purpose? That’s the promise of the Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course.

This unique course isn’t just about developing habits or going through motions—it’s about making a conscious choice to move from giving your problems a place of too much influence to having no fear of bad news even when it comes.

This teaching is a game-changer if you want to avoid cognitive avoidance, cognitive dissonance and toxic behaviour.

What Is the Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course?

Live LIGHT Whole Heart Course

The Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course is a comprehensive online program built on the principle that gratitude should involve mind, emotions, and actions.

Are you ready to move from letting problems have too much influence to facing bad news without fear? Join our upcoming course and discover the transformative power of living with your whole heart.

Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course Highlights:

The Bible tells us to do 9 things with our whole heart.

  • Love God Matthew 22:37
  • Obey and Serve God Deuteronomy 13:4
  • Trust God - Proverbs 3:5
  • Work as unto the Lord - Colossians 3:23
  • Repent with all your heart - Joel 2:12–13
  • Seek God - Jeremiah 29:13
  • Forgive Others - Matthew 18:35
  • Love and Serve God - Deuteronomy 10:12
  • Thank God - Psalms 138:1
  • Praise God - Psalms 103:1

How do you do that in a practical-all encompassing way?

That’s where this course comes in.

But it can’t just be information. Information is only as good as the transformation it helps facilitate.

What Does Living with Your Whole Heart Mean?

In this course, you'll explore the ancient Hebrew understanding of the whole heart. It's more than just emotions; it's about making decisions, taking actions, and embracing the emotions that follow. Discover how to align your heart with your actions and decisions to live fully.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Learn to avoid cognitive avoidance and toxic behaviours.
  • Gain insights on transforming your daily life with peace, joy, and hope.
  • Embrace the journey of becoming a living light in a world longing for authenticity.

The curriculum spans several weeks and includes video lessons, reflection prompts, community interaction, group coaching opportunities, and lifetime access to all course materials.

Living with your Whole-Hearted: What Does It Mean?

Most of us think of “being whole hearted” as doing something with all our emotion. But true living with your whole heart involves three elements. Our heart is the seat of our emotion—yes—but it’s also the seat of our decision and the seat of our action. All three need to align and can’t be in contradiction when we live with our whole heart.

1. Decision

We make the decision to do something.

2. Action

We do something when we make that decision.

3. Emotion

We have a feeling that often comes when we make a decision and do something about it. Often it’s peace, hope

Whole-hearted living means engaging these three elements together, every day.

What’s Included in the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart Course?

1. Video Lessons

Short, focused sessions cover everything from the science of gratitude to practical exercises for daily living.

2. Reflection Prompts

Each module features thought-provoking questions to help you process and apply what you’ve learned.

3. Action Challenges

Weekly challenges encourage you to practice living with your whole heart.

4. Community Support

Discussion threads and forums let you share wins, struggles, and insights with other participants.

5. Lifetime Access

Return whenever you need a refresher—resources are available long after the course ends.

Course Structure

Here’s what the Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course looks like:

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Key 1 - Your Decisions

Understand your Heart

Love God - Move from Platitude to purpose

Obey and Serve God - Move from reluctance to joy

Trust God - Move from living frantically to peace at all times

Key 2 - Your Actions

Guard your heart

Repent with all your heart - move from ignorance to joy

Seek God - Move from praying louder to truly finding

Work as unto the Lord - move from frustration to shining bright

​Key 3 - Your Emotions

Let peace rule in your heart

Forgive Others - Move from torment to freedom

Thank God - Move from unthoughtful appreciation to life changing gratitude

Praise God - Move from show to meaningful encounter

How Does Living with your Whole Heart Show Up in Daily Life?

At Home

  • Express appreciation for loved ones and small acts of kindness
  • Celebrate family wins and support each other through challenges

At Work

  • Recognize colleagues’ efforts
  • Shift workplace culture toward encouragement and positivity

In Community

  • Volunteer or offer help where it’s needed
  • Create a ripple effect by sharing stories of thankfulness

In Spiritual Practice

  • Reflect on blessings during prayer or meditation
  • Anchor faith in daily expressions of gratitude

Who Should Join the Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course?

This course is designed for:

  • Individuals wanting more joy, peace, and purpose in daily life
  • Those recovering from burnout or stress seeking renewal
  • People looking to grow spiritually or deepen their faith
  • Anyone struggling to maintain positive habits alone
  • Leaders aiming to foster encouragement at home or work

No prior experience required—just a willingness to grow.

How Does Accountability Work in the Course?

Accountability is built into every module:

  • Weekly check-ins via forums, chalet or group coaching
  • Progress tracking tools (milestone celebrations)
  • Opportunities to share wins or ask for support

This structure keeps motivation high—even when life gets busy.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Course

Q: Do I need any special background or experience?
No—the course starts with basics and guides you step by step.

Q: What if I miss days?
All materials are available for replay; catch up anytime.

Q: Is this faith-based?
Inspired by biblical principles, but open to all seeking personal growth.

Q: Can I access content from my phone?
Yes—materials are mobile-friendly for easy access anywhere.

Q: Is there ongoing support after the course?
Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons, join new events, or connect with others whenever you need a boost.

Tips for Maximizing Your Course Experience

  • Set aside regular time each week for lessons and reflection
  • Be honest in your journal—record both wins and struggles
  • Try every action challenge—even if it feels uncomfortable at first
  • Engage with the community; share your insights and encourage others
  • Return often; use lifetime access for refreshers whenever needed

Pairing the Course With Other Live LIGHT Challenge Resources

For best results:

  • Use daily blog highlights for extra reflection before or after lessons.
  • Attend live casts for real-time inspiration.
  • Listen to podcast episodes on-the-go for additional motivation.
  • Connect within forums for peer support.
  • Access Cascade Chalet rooms for themed workshops or quiet contemplation.

These resources reinforce each other—creating a holistic approach to personal growth.

Final Thoughts: Transform Your Life With Whole-Hearted Living

Real change takes more than inspiration—it takes intentional practice, honest reflection, and supportive community. The Live LIGHT with Your Whole Heart Course offers all three.

If you’re ready for lasting transformation—not just a temporary boost—this is your invitation. Sign up today for the Course + Community + Clarity option at revtrev.link/thanks and discover how living LIGHT with your whole heart can change your perspective—and your future—for good!

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Sunday, 24 March 2024

Negativity Fast Reflection - Day 40 - I Choose To Praise

Today's Negativity Fast Reflection. Delve into the power of praise as a choice to rise above negativity in this inspiring personal reflection.

Trevor Lund has helped over 10,000 people fast from negativity since 2006. find out how to Live LIGHT Above the Negativity https://revtrev.link/bless. Check out all the tips and tools to fast from negativity https://revtrev.link/tips. Join the negativity fast at https://revtrev.link/fast.

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Praising God is another thing we are told to do with our whole heart. (See http://revtrev.link/heart) Remember, the Hebrew understanding of heart was that it’s the seat of our decision and our emotions and our actions.

It’s a choice to praise God before the answer comes, in that dark of the night and in the middle of the storm. We feel joy when we praise Him. God inhabits the praise of His people and in His presence is fullness of joy. And our actions to praise can include singing, playing instruments, praying, dancing, testifying His good deeds, gratitude, living righteously, offering sacrifices, meditating, kneeling or bowing down, shouting or crying out, and living a life of obedience.

It’s natural and unstoppable to praise God when the answer comes, the storms clears or the night turns to dawn. When are hearts are set on Him, praise naturally erupts at those times. Before those times it’s a choice and that choice can be toxic if we don’t align our whole heart.

You’ve felt that right? You’ve sang the songs when they were meaningful and powerful and you’ve sang the same songs when they sounded hollow and just didn’t feel true. The difference is praising God with your whole heart. When you praise God with a decision, your emotion and an action, it’s alive and full of meaning. If you sing because you’re there and maybe because people are watching you, it feels like something else entirely. It actually feels a bit toxic.

So check out Negativity Fast Reflection - I Choose To Praise and exchange your spirit of heaviness for a garment of praise when you praise Him with your heart.

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I choose to praise him before the battle starts. I praise him before my answer comes. I praise him in the middle of the storm. I praise him because he is worthy of praise. I praise him because it changes me. I am never impressed with the size of my problem when I’m impressed with the glory of my God.

Have I chosen to praise him lately?

Next Steps

Live LIGHT Above the Negativity Course - Move from being easily regularly frustrated, usually feeling busy, often afraid or easily angered to having peace at all times and in every situation. https://revtrev.link/bless

Live LIGHT Tips and Tools to fast from Negativity - Are you looking to make a difference in the attitudes and actions in your everyday world? Get these Tips and Tools to help you Fast from Negativity https://revtrev.link/tips

Live LIGHT Negativity Fast - Move from toxic negativity to life-giving positivity with 47 days of reflections and Devotional and Community. https://revtrev.link/fast

Carpe Vitae!

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Monday, 22 August 2022

Heart Reflection - Livecast - I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart reflection

This heart reflection helps you praise the Lord with all your heart. A reflection is the truth of scripture that’s personalized with a question to help you think about how to apply it. Get the full lesson at http://revtrev.link/heart. #LiveLIGHT #reflection #Peace #Hope

Watch I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart reflection

You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Sin came into the world and you bore the consequences. Jesus came and reversed the curse and took your place and invited you to take his yoke that is easy and his burden that is light. You are a child of God creation longs to be revealed. You are a living LIGHT. Don’t conform but be transformed, so you can have peace, and joy and hope at all times in every situation. Get ALL the Courses and ALL the Resources and the Full Live LIGHT Community on Live LIGHT Academy for one low price - Learn more http://revtrev.link/pathway

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I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart reflection

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you.I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever.

I praise you for who you are. I thank you for what you have done. I rejoice over your promise to me.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers — the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? I am humbled and am in awe.

From ancient times no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you who works for those who wait for Him and who trust in Him. I remember all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.

I remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. You are for me and not against me and since you are for me, who can be against me? You are my Father. I am the clay, and you are the potter. I am formed by your hand.

Reflection Question

Have I been praising God with my whole heart lately?

Can I pray?

Lord, you are so good. I thank you that as we praise you we can become more like you because we become like the One we worship. I thank you that praising you is for our sake, never yours. How can bring glory to the Glorious One? We add our praise to creatures and elders around myriads and myriads around your throne. Wow. Help us praise you with our whole heart our whole lives. Amen.

Check out the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart Course today http://revtrev.link/heart or learn how to get all the courses and all the resources and the full Live LIGHT Community by checking out the Pathway https://revtrev.link/pathway.

Sunday, 21 August 2022

Heart Reflection - Day 12 - I thank the Lord and praise His name with my whole heart reflection

This heart reflection helps you thank God with all your heart. A reflection is the truth of scripture that’s personalized with a question to help you think about how to apply it. Get the full lesson at http://revtrev.link/heart. #LiveLIGHT #reflection #Peace #Hope

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You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Sin came into the world and you bore the consequences. Jesus came and reversed the curse and took your place and invited you to take his yoke that is easy and his burden that is light. You are a child of God creation longs to be revealed. You are a living LIGHT. Don’t conform but be transformed, so you can have peace, and joy and hope at all times in every situation. Get ALL the Courses and ALL the Resources and the Full Live LIGHT Community on Live LIGHT Academy for one low price - Learn more http://revtrev.link/pathway

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I thank the Lord and praise His name with my whole heart Reflection

I thank the Lord and praise His name! I tell everyone what He has done. I let them know how mighty He is and amazing He is. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems my life from the pit and crowns me with love and compassion. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like it’s on the wings of eagles!

Sometimes and some seasons I soar on wings as eagles. Sometimes and some seasons I run and not grow weary. Sometimes and some seasons I walk and do not faint. Sometimes and some seasons He lifts me up out of the pit of despair — out of the mud and mire — and sets my feet on solid ground and steadies me as I walk along.

I thank Him that I have gone through deep waters, and He has been with me. I have been through the rivers and not been swept away. I have been through fire and not been burned, the flames did not set me ablaze.

He has been with me and has never left me. Even when I have denied Him, He has never denied me. So now I won’t deny Him before people, knowing He won’t deny me before the Father. He has been so, so good.

Every good and perfect gift comes from Him. I rejoice in Him always. I enter His presence with thanksgiving. This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it! I thank Him and praise His glorious name. Thanks be to Him for His indescribable gift!

Reflection Question

Do I regularly thank God with my whole heart?

Can I pray?

Lord, teach us to give you thanks in all circumstances with our whole heart. Help us to realize when we just try to give lips service to you and not feel thankful or show real appreciation. Teach us how to be grateful with our whole heart. Help us have the peace and joy that comes when we are. Amen.

Check out the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart Course today http://revtrev.link/heart or learn how to get all the courses and all the resources and the full Live LIGHT Community by checking out the Pathway https://revtrev.link/pathway.

Monday, 8 August 2022

Heart Reflection - podcast - I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart reflection

This heart reflection helps you praise the Lord with all your heart. A reflection is the truth of scripture that’s personalized with a question to help you think about how to apply it. Get the full lesson at http://revtrev.link/heart. #LiveLIGHT #reflection #Peace #Hope

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You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Sin came into the world and you bore the consequences. Jesus came and reversed the curse and took your place and invited you to take his yoke that is easy and his burden that is light. You are a child of God creation longs to be revealed. You are a living LIGHT. Don’t conform but be transformed, so you can have peace, and joy and hope at all times in every situation. Get ALL the Courses and ALL the Resources and the Full Live LIGHT Community on Live LIGHT Academy for one low price - Learn more http://revtrev.link/pathway

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I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart reflection

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you.I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever.

I praise you for who you are. I thank you for what you have done. I rejoice over your promise to me.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers — the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? I am humbled and am in awe.

From ancient times no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you who works for those who wait for Him and who trust in Him. I remember all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.

I remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. You are for me and not against me and since you are for me, who can be against me? You are my Father. I am the clay, and you are the potter. I am formed by your hand.

Reflection Question

Have I been praising God with my whole heart lately?

Can I pray?

Lord, you are so good. I thank you that as we praise you we can become more like you because we become like the One we worship. I thank you that praising you is for our sake, never yours. How can bring glory to the Glorious One? We add our praise to creatures and elders around myriads and myriads around your throne. Wow. Help us praise you with our whole heart our whole lives. Amen.

Check out the Live LIGHT with your Whole Heart Course today http://revtrev.link/heart or learn how to get all the courses and all the resources and the full Live LIGHT Community by checking out the Pathway https://revtrev.link/pathway .

Saturday, 18 June 2022

Day 40 - I choose to praise Reflection - Livecast

This reflection helps you to choose praise. A reflection is the truth of scripture that’s personalized with a question to help you think about how to apply it. Get the devotional at http://revtrev.link/fast. Subscribe to the podcast at https://revtrev.com/radio. #LiveLIGHT #Blessing #Peace #Hope #negativity #thoughts

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You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Sin came into the world and you bore the consequences. Jesus came and reversed the curse and took your place and invited you to take his yoke that is easy and his burden that is light. You are a child of God creation longs to be revealed. You are a living LIGHT. Don’t conform but be transformed, so you can have peace, and joy and hope at all times in every situation.

Join the Negativity Fast today http://revtrev.link/fast

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Today’s Reflection:

I choose to praise Reflection

I choose to praise Him before the battle starts. I praise Him before my answer comes. I praise Him in the middle of the storm. I praise Him because He is worthy of praise. I praise Him because it changes me. I am never impressed with the size of my problem when I’m impressed with the glory of my God.

Have I chosen to praise Him lately?

Today’s Devotional:

Day 40 - Choosing Praise

Get the devotional at http://revtrev.link/fast

I help you fast from negativity and move to life-giving positivity. Learn more and sign up to get the 46 Daily Reflections, 46 Daily Devotionals AND the join a life-giving community so that you can move from toxic negativity to life-giving positivity. Get it all at http://revtrev.link/fast #LiveLIGHT #Blessing #Peace #Hope #negativity

Monday, 16 May 2022

Are you praising God with your Whole Heart?

Praising God with our whole heart is one of the most fundamental things we can do as followers of Jesus Christ. It may seem like a small thing, but it effects everything we do. Learn how to know if you are praising God with your whole heart and what to do if you find you are not. If you want to learn more check out http://revtrev.link/heart

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When I was a young pastor I found a Psalm that said:

Psalm 119:164 I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.

Now I knew that 7 was the number of completeness and wholeness and I knew that psalmist was poetically saying “praise him fully, praise him completely, don’t hold back when you praise him”

But I had the thought… what would it be like to praise Him 7 times a day?

I can’t remember the technology I had, but the iPhone hadn’t been invented. It was probably a watch I had that could have multiple alarms on.

Whatever it was, I set it up notify me 7 times a day. I titled it - Praise Break.

Honestly, sometimes it was a little annoying to hear that ding. But I can also remember a number of times I was lost in my own thoughts and suddenly I was reminded to think about God for a few minutes. And it was really good. I can remember a couple of meetings when it might seem rude to have a notification come up, but it turned the meeting around. One in particular I was being yelled at for something by someone I didn’t really know, so I just stopped his rant “Praise Break” and I thanked God for the opportunity to see what He wanted to do…and the atmosphere shifted.

Have you ever tried to interrupt your day with praising God?

It’s an interesting exercise.

Since then I’ve come to realize that one of the 7 things the Bible tells us to do with our whole heart is to Praise God. The other six I’ve found if you’re interested are…

  • Trust God
  • Thank God
  • Love and Serve God
  • Seek God
  • Forgive others
  • Work as unto the Lord

These are the things we’re told to do with all our heart.

We’re also told to praise God with all our heart.

Psalm 86:12 With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever,
Psalm 9:1-2 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.

Did you catch that? If you’ve been around for a while you know the Hebrew understanding of heart is more than just the seat of our emotions… it’s also the seat of our decision and the seat of our action.

I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done. (action)

I will be filled with joy because of you. (emotion)

will sing praises to your name, O Most High. (decision)

Problem - We can go through the motions or we can ignore the motions.

We can go through the motions of praising God. We can sing the songs when we gather together and not let them change us so we leave a different way than we came in.

We can avoid gathering as the church or routinely come late or come and stare at the words, or more likely our phones and not even pretend to be praising God.

And yet we’re to praise Him with our whole heart. I don’t think that means for 1 hour a week when we gather.

If you want to learn more check out http://revtrev.link/heart

It’s a lifestyle of praise we need to cultivate.

What happens when we gather needs to be a a natural response to how we live our lives.

When we live our lives with our whole heart - when we choose to trust God, and choose to thank God, and choose to love and serve God and choose to seek God and choose work as unto the Lord and oh yah, keep account short with others and forgive them with our whole heart. When we do that praise is our natural response.

Everything we’re are told to do with our whole heart makes praising God with our whole heart a natural response.

Why does God want us to praise Him?

That’s a great question. I’m so glad you asked.

Psalm 135:16-18 (Psalm 115:6-8 as well) They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see. They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe. And those who make idols are just like them, as are all who trust in them.

What’s the principle?

We become like what we worship

Who is the One we praise?

For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty saviour. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17

Praising God with our whole heart can spring from any part of our heart

Sometimes praising God with our whole heart springs from emotion

Psalm 126:1-3 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!

It’s usually easiest to praise God when times are good. When you slow down to notice the blessings He’s entrusted to you. When you you choose gratitude and to thank God with your whole heart, praising Him with your whole heart becomes a natural bi-product.

Sometimes praising God with our whole heart springs from a decision

2 Chronicles 20

Jehoshaphat prayed a prayer, a prophetic answer came to take up their positions, stand firm and see the deliverance of the Lord, so the next day he sent out the praisers ahead of the army to face the three armies coming against them and as

2 Chronicles 20:22 they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.

Sometimes praise is choice. We speak to our soul and say, “Bless the Lord, O my soul.” Psalm 103:1-2 It’s a decision that we need to make. It’s a decision to forgive and a decision to seek God.

Sometimes praising God with our whole heart springs from action

Joshua 6

God told Joshua the game plan and he priests blew the horns every day they marched with the warriors around the walls of Jericho. And on the seventh day, when they marched around it seven times, the horns gave a long blast and all the people shouted and the walls of Jericho came down.

Joshua 6:15-16 On the seventh day the Israelites got up at dawn and marched around the town as they had done before. But this time they went around the town seven times. The seventh time around, as the priests sounded the long blast on their horns, Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the town!

Sometimes it’s a action - we need to intentionally carve out time or take time that we’ve carved out to praise Him with our whole heart - not just say the rote prayer but actually feel thankful when we pray it. The action could be raising our hands or singing in the car with the praise music being played.

Yes, we praise Him in the good times.

Yes, we praise Him in the storm.

Yes, we praise Him before the battle and we praise Him in the battle.

It is a decision. It is an action. It is an emotion.

We do it with our whole heart. If you want to learn more check out http://revtrev.link/heart

Do you praise God with your whole heart?

You know you are praising God with your whole heart when joy fills your life. When we praise him we enter his presence (Psalm 22:3) and in His presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11

When you praise God with your whole heart your life is filled with joy.

What is holding you back from praising God with all of your heart?

  • Ignorance: Didn’t know you could praise God with your whole heart - now you know.
  • Arrogance: If you don’t think God is to be praise - need to grow in your knowledge of God.
  • Sin: Sin separates us from God - confession and repentance is the key
  • Offence: Has God done something that you don’t agree with or not done something you expect him to do? Learn to live unoffended at Him. He will work all things together for good.

When you live whole hearted you praise God with your whole heart. Out of the abundance in the heart, your speech overflows.

So,

Trust God with your whole heart

Thank God with your whole heart

Love and Serve God with your whole heart

Seek God with your whole heart

Forgive others with your whole heart

Work as unto the Lord with your whole heart

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Tool

PRAISE God with your whole heart Tool

P - Present each day to Him. Romans 12:1

R - Remember what He has done. Isaiah 64:3-4

A - Agree to trust what He is doing. Jeremiah 18:6

I - Imitate His Love. 1 John 4:19

S - Savour His presence. Psalm 16:11

E - Enjoy His creation. Psalm 8:3-5

P - Present each day to Him.

Romans 12:1 (Whatever you do…as unto the Lord)

Start the day off praising Him. Decide to praise Him.

Do I start my day praising God?

R - Remember what He has done.

Isaiah 64:3-4 (Thank God…)

Feel what it felt like when you first realized what He was doing. Praising Him with your whole heart requires emotion.

What can I remember God doing in my life?

A - Agree to trust what He is doing.

Jeremiah 18:6 (Trust God…)

What does does trust look like? Trust is often an action.

Do I trust Him to work it all together for good?

I - Imitate His Love.

1 John 4:19 (Love and Serve God…)

Praising Him with our whole heart requires our obedience to Him.

What does love look like today?

S - Savour His presence.

Psalm 16:11 (Seek God…)

Practicing the presence of God.

Do I spend time in His presence each day?

E - Enjoy His creation.

Psalm 8:3-5 (when right with God and right with others so Forgive…)

Enjoy the seasons - buds of spring, green of summer…

Am I taking time to be in awe of His creation?

Review

P - Present each day to Him. Romans 12:1

R - Remember what He has done. Isaiah 64:3-4

A - Agree to trust what He is doing. Jeremiah 18:6

I - Imitate His Love. 1 John 4:19

S - Savour His presence. Psalm 16:11

E - Enjoy His creation. Psalm 8:3-5

Challenge

Remember what I did all those years ago? I want to encourage you to try it out for yourself. Seven times a day for the next 30 days…

Praise break!

Praise God 7 times a day. Set a notification that you’ll notice seven times every day for the next 30 days. When the notification goes off - engage your whole heart - decide to praise God, zero in on the feeling of joy and do some action to praise God - raise hands, write it out, speak it out, sing it out…

Can I pray?

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Day 40 - I choose to praise Reflection - Podcast

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You were created to walk with God in the garden in the cool of the day. Sin came into the world and you bore the consequences. Jesus came and reversed the curse and took your place and invited you to take his yoke that is easy and his burden that is light. You are a child of God creation longs to be revealed. You are a living LIGHT. Don’t conform but be transformed, so you can have peace, and joy and hope at all times in every situation.

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Today’s Reflection:

I choose to praise Reflection

I choose to praise Him before the battle starts. I praise Him before my answer comes. I praise Him in the middle of the storm. I praise Him because He is worthy of praise. I praise Him because it changes me. I am never impressed with the size of my problem when I’m impressed with the glory of my God.

Have I chosen to praise Him lately?

Today’s Devotional:

Day 40 - Choosing Praise

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