Shake off the heaviness covering your mind
Take off the layers of sadness over your heart
Wear the three-piece suit of praise
And you will see what the Lord has done.
Wear a thank-full-top and a praise-proof jacket for the windy day.
Wear it against the gust of sorrow and world issues,
blowing wild dust against the soul.
See what the Lord has done.
Hold tight
I say again, hold tight to your suit
Look away from the wind
Look up! Stomp your feet in praise
See what the Lord has done.
Dance in the father’s palms
If you can, roll in them
Bask in God’s love and mercy.
See what the Lord has done.
Dance. Rejoice in God’s faithfulness
Let his love fill your heart
Let it pour as a sweet melody from your lips
See what the Lord has done.
Sing, “it is well” when the going isn’t well.
Thank our merciful Father for today
Count your blessings
See what the Lord has done.
© 2025 Enobong O’wunmi.
Wordspiration:
A few days ago, it came so strongly to my heart while on a prayer walk to post this poem, which I wrote a while ago, titled “Garment of Praise.” I was sure, cocksure, the Lord wanted me to remind my readers and other people and not me, to maintain a thankful heart despite their many challenges. In my very self-righteous attitude, I could have sworn that God couldn’t be telling me to wear the “garment of praise.” After all, I am such a “happy-go-lucky-always thankful” person. What a lie! Because while on this “prayer-walk,” I grumbled (in my heart) over issues.
Then, I returned home from my walk to read an email newsletter titled “Put on the garment of praise.”
Boom! I knew the Lord was speaking first to me. He reminded me that an ungrateful and unthankful heart never sees the many past and present deliverances the Lord has wrought. How could I have forgotten that I had legs to walk, hands that swung as I went, a mouth to pray, eyes to see, a fit body and a pumping chest?
“Oh my Lord, forgive me again,” I cried.
Then I reeled out all the good things the Lord has done.
How many times have you and I reached this point and fallen on our knees before the Lord, wanting to repent again, asking for help to put out of our lips the incessant complaints about circumstances we cannot control or change?
As a habit, I keep a journal with things I am truly grateful for. Each time I read through it, I know I have no reason to complain.
Today, I ask you to form a habit of writing down things you are grateful for.
Prayer:
Lord, we are sorry for the many times we grumble about things you haven’t done. David said, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” We, too, can say you have been good. May we not only give you praise for the good things of life. Even in hard times, help us maintain an attitude of deep gratitude.
Father God, may our attitude of thanks and praise not become a chore or a cliche. Teach us again to wake up each day for many grateful reasons.
Lord, you are worthy to be praised. Our Redeemer and Saviour, we thank you for saving us from sin and death. Thank you for such a great gift of salvation. Thank you for the privilege of being called your own. Thank you for revealing yourself to us. Thank you for taking us into your inner chamber and granting us a deeper knowledge and understanding of you. To you, Lord, be all the glory, honour and praise in Jesus’ name, amen.
