Thankful Thursdays ~ Put On A Garment Of Praise

This week has been hard for many of us.  We all face death. It was a death that was unexpected and it came far too soon for all of us.

It was hard hearing of of Robin Williams’ death, but it was also hard for me to read the views so many had on suicide and depression.  My grief is also layered with the continued persecution of Christians in Iraq.  All this led me to thinking of my own loss and grief of my mom and dad. It made me think of my own  grief and battle with sadness and depression.

So on this Thankful Thursday, I am reminded of one of my mom and dad’s favorite CD’s. The Revival In Belfast.

In 2002, there was a spectacular performance featuring that music at my parents’ church and they were hooked.

In fact, mom loved it so much she called me and played it, while holding the receiver next to the stereo so I could hear it.  It was rather hilarious because I couldn’t even hear it.

Finally, mom just bought a zillion copies and gave them to just about everyone she loved, including me.

I too fell in love with it.  

When mom passed away the songs from the CD gave me more comfort than I could have ever imagined.  And during times of  sadness, it is The  Garment of Praise that stands out among all the rest.

Some times in this old life we can lose heart and feel we’ve lost our way back to a place of joy and happiness.

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But on this Thankful Thursday, I want to encourage you to ‘Dress Yourself  Happy and Put On A Garment Of Praise!

I am not talking shoes, hats or the latest spring fashions.

No, I am talking about an outfit that will change your outlook and your life forever.

The lyrics from the song are taken from one of my favorite passages – Isaiah 61: 1-3 – and it is there in the middle of verse 3, we hear the best fashion and skin care advice ever, perfect for all occasions.

We are invited to “Put on a Garment of Praise; instead of a Spirit of Heaviness” and “the Oil of Gladness; Instead of Mourning!

Today let’s wrap ourselves in a garment of praise and soak in the oil of gladness.

This, my dear friends, is best outfit you will ever have!

Today on this Thankful Thursday, I pray you will be dressed more beautifully than ever in a garment of praise and your weary bones will rise to dance again!