SERIALISED PRACTICAL GUIDE

TITLE: LIVING THE PROMISE:  40 DAYS ABUNDANCE SERIES

TOPIC:  The Art of Celebration and Appreciation

 AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

SCRIPTURE:

 Psalm 100:4 (Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name.)

SPIRITUAL POSTULATION:

Celebrating even small victories increases the flow of abundance.

REFLECTION

Psalm 100:4 exhorts us to “enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.” It’s a beautiful, rhythmic invitation to cultivate an attitude of celebration and appreciation, not just on momentous occasions, but as a daily rhythm of the soul.

But sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of life, we forget to pause and acknowledge our victories, big and small. We take progress for granted, overlooking the abundance that already blooms around us. This verse reminds us that a celebration is an act of worship, a way of honouring the divine hand that guides our steps.

Take a moment today, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Trace the journey you’ve been on, the trials you’ve overcome, the goals you’ve reached (even the tiny, seemingly insignificant ones). What are you grateful for? Let a genuine smile bloom on your face as you acknowledge the goodness present in your life.

PRAYERS

Dear Lord, open my eyes to the abundance surrounding me. Help me find joy in the journey, celebrate victories big and small, and offer every moment as a humble thank you for your infinite blessings. Amen.

TAKE ACTION

Action steps: Choose one achievement, no matter how seemingly small, and write down three reasons why you’re proud of it. Share your joy with someone you trust, express gratitude for their support, and celebrate together.

FURTHER READING:  Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:15-17