"I will call upon the LORD,
who is worthy to be praised:"
- Psalms 18:3a

There are all sorts of reasons why I do it.

Call me a romantic.  I enjoy sending my wife flowers at her school where she teaches.  And, as I mentioned, there are all sorts of reasons why I send her flowers.

There are the biggies.  You know, anniversary and birthday.  Without question, I want to send her roses on her special day and our special day.

On her first day back to school each year I always send her a rose and a balloon to wish her a great year.  If  I know she has been having a particularly tough time or is facing a great struggle, then I want to send her something to brighten her day.

Yes, there are many, many reasons why I like to send my wonderful wife flowers.  But, you know, sometimes I like to send her flowers...

...for no particular reason at all.

I simply attach a balloon or card with the caption, "Just because."

I send them because she's my wife.

And I love her.

Because of who she is.

This is my way of letting her know that I am grateful for all that she does and just for being the wife that she is to me.

You know, there are likewise many reasons why I praise Jesus.  There are, well, the biggies.  You know, salvation and eternal life.  Without question I want to thank Him for those special gifts!

Of course, I want to thank Him for grace, mercy, hope, peace, joy and many other spiritual blessings that He gives me.  Then, there are the daily "little miracles" that need to be mentioned.

Believe me, there are many, many reasons why I want to thank the Lord Jesus.  But, again, sometimes I just want to praise Him...

...for no particular reason at all.

I simply lift up my voice and sing praises to His Name.

I do it because He's my Savior.

And I love Him.

Because of who He is.

This is my way of letting Him know that I am grateful for all that He does and just for being the Savior that He is to me.

Christian, there are, no doubt, many reasons that you can thank and praise the Lord Jesus today.  Yes, there are the biggies and all of the wonderful things that He does for you each and every day of your life.  But, perhaps this morning, it would be a good time to lift up your voice and sing praises to the King of Kings...

...Just because.

Have a "Wonderful DAY in Christ,"
Jimmy D. Brown
\o/ Praise Jesus!