A small story in 20 chapters
A cosy daily moment with Scripture, reflection, and a challenge to embed the word in your day.
Chapter 2
Finished ✦ on 12 January 2026
Scripture
Psalm 149:3-4 [MSG]
"3 Let them praise his name in dance; strike up the band and make great music! 4 And why? Because God delights in his people, festoons plain folk with salvation garlands! 5 Let true lovers break out in praise, sing out from wherever they're sitting"
Reflection
What are the ways we immediately go to when thinking about how to praise God? My go-to would be to say a blessing and thank Him for His wonders, or to sing along to worship music. But I’ll be honest and say that dance has never occurred to me much as a way to demonstrate praise! So it’s interesting to read about how ancient Israel would turn to dance and music at moments of peak joy. Miriam grabbed a tambourine after surviving one the most dramatic escapes from Egypt, and David danced with all his might before the Ark to celebrate God’s presence returning to dwell in Israel. There may be something to be said for incorporating our whole being into worshipping the Lord.
Today’s quest
Put on your favourite worship song today and allow yourself to praise and worship God with your whole body. If that looks like dancing, moving, swaying, or just standing and lifting your hands, let it be an expression of joy and gratitude before the Lord.
Your reflection
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!!! I've never been the best at praise - I have sometimes really struggled with being joyful in the moment. I want to learn how to live in praise of the Lord - this year, I pray God helps me to praise Him in everyday - song, words and danceeee!!!!”