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Scripture: Psalm 145:1-3: I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. Abridged: The praise we give to God for faith in times of scarcity and tribulation is a better measure of a strong relationship with God than the gratitude we have for an abundance of material things. Meditation: Many people measure the closeness and success of their relationship with God based on the number of prayers that have been answered as they have requested. When they sought healing, healing came. When they sought wealth, their whole house was filled with treasure. But this is not a true measure of a good relationship with God. We cannot assess the strength of a relationship with the Eternal by the condition of things that are material, fleeting, and that will ultimately perish. We can attain things of this world in many different ways; by inheritance, by working hard, or even by sheer good luck. Things of eternal value, however, are attained only by a deep relationship with God by becoming totally willing to wait and respond to inspirations from the Holy Spirit. The praise we give to God for faith in times of scarcity and tribulation is a better measure of a strong relationship with God than the gratitude we have for an abundance of material things. Prayer: Our desire to live a life of faith is beyond what we can do without the guidance of God. Help us to be holy today, precious Lord, and to live in the true spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen Enter password: .