I was reading Psalms 105 today, where it talks about God’s marvelous  and wondrous works, his righteous deeds. The glory of His name. His strength. His judgments. His everlasting covenant. The passage was calling for singing and sharing and seeking and remembering all the wonders God has delivered.

Over the past two years, God has been diligent to deliver marvelous and wondrous works in my life, over and over again. To be seen by me. To be heard by me. To share His will and his ways with me. And while I feel like I’ve thanked Him for most of the instances where He’s provided wonder in my life, I haven’t completely celebrated the way that Psalms describes.

As I meditated on this passage, I wrote down some simple practices that I need to commit to in order to fully receive the blessings God has and will bestow upon me. This is really basic stuff, but stuff that I hardly ever do when in a moment of His glory and wonder. I’d encourage you to do the same the next time you are witnessing an act of God, an answered prayer, a blessing.

Be Still. This is the hardest thing in the world for me. I am perpetually in motion. If possible I need to just rest in it for a moment, and let it soak in.

Be Alert. Concentrate on it and fully realize the gift. Accept it. I can’t appreciate it if I’m not focused on what it is and what it means. To understand exactly what God is saying to me by and through this work.

Be Grateful. This is usually the part we all get right. We say thanks and mean it. Being genuinely appreciative for the act should be a natural response for me.

Be Amazed. In awe. Speechless. Marvel in it. Truly acknowledge the glory of it.  Each and every gift from God is a miracle. I can’t cheapen it just because it isn’t parting of waters or moving of mountains. Even the smallest of works by God is a big deal.

Be Fortified. Let it validate my faith in the moment, and serve as a reminder in the future when I am in doubt. Keep it stored in my mind so that in times of difficulty I will remember what the Lord has done for me.

Be Generous. Share it. Pass it around. Let others know the blessing I’ve received so that I might give hope to them and help solidify their faith as well.