Why are you so excited?

Why am I so excited? I'll tell you why?

The Message translation of the Bible puts Psalm 30:11,12 like this:

"You did it: you changed wild lament
into whirling dance;
You ripped off my black mourning band
and decked me with wildflowers.
I'm about to burst with song;
I can't keep quiet about you.
God, my God,
I can't thank you enough."

My 28th birthday is coming up (on the 14th March 2011) and I am getting more and more excited as the day approaches. My glee has little to do with the cake that I will certainly have or the presents I may get and everything to do with the gratitude that I feel.

I am alive... I have seen the hand of God in my life and am excited about the future that He holds in His hands for me. Each day I wake up and it's yet another day to praise my God and to just be excited about experiencing His Love. I hope this rubs off on all those around me.

God is at work, I see Him in the trees; in the wonder of the internet; in the love I have for my friends, enemies and family... I see Him in the divine health that I enjoy; in the answers to loved-ones prayers... I see Him in His comfort for those going through tough times... I see the Lord and I am grateful.

So, "why am I so excited?"... I am excited because I once was blind and now I see!

Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord!

Praise Him in the morning, praise Him in the evening! Praise Him for He is worthy!

Praise looks good on you, Christian. Put on your garment of praise when you feel good and especially when you feel not-too-great!

Praise Him Christian! Join the angels and praise Him. Holy, holy, holy is His name!

Jesus Christ, El Shaddai, sweet Holy Spirit. God, Holy Trinity. Praise Him with your whole being Christian, praise Him for what He had done for you, praise Him for what He is about to do.

Praise Him!