There’s something about lifting our voice to the Lord in praise and adoration that just feels right. On Easter morning especially, as the full meaning of Jesus’s sacrifice washes over us anew and we stand with other believers in worship, we often sing hymns to express the depths of our appreciation.
<p>One of the deepest comforts we have is that God is not only there, watching and handling it all, but that He hears us. The Bible contains so many examples of times God has intervened to help when all seemed lost. Certainly the prophet Daniel’s friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were beyond terrified when they were thrown into a furnace because they refused to bow to the Babylonian king. But they cried to the Lord, and He saved them (Daniel 3). </p>
<p>One of the neatest things I’ve realized is how many similarities there are between me and my dog, and me and the Lord – and how they often point to important truths.</p>
<p>I typically walk alone. When I do, I enjoy quality time with God. Even if I’m not actively talking to Him, I’m thinking about Him. I am calm in His presence and perhaps marveling at the ways He’s created this world. I’m noticing trees and blooming flowers, all designed by Him.</p>