PERSUASIVE CONVERSATIONS
Today's reading: Psalm 146-148

I can do it.

I think I can.

Keep at it.

Don't quit.

Ever had these conversations with yourself? Ever had to persuade yourself to do what needed done? Ever had to be your own cheerleader, encourager, drill sargeant? Ever needed a persuasive conversation with yourself?

For me it's about minute number twenty-five on the treadmill. Or two hours into the new diet. Or Monday after a super Spirit-charged worship service. Or, depending upon the day and the 'storms', about fifteen minutes after I've turned everything over to the Father--again.

I've had to yell. I've cheered. I've displayed tough love. I've quoted. I've ranted. I've raved. I've recalled. I've read and re-read Scripture. I've had conversations, personal conversations with myself.

But my best advice? What gets me going? Keeps me at it? Kept me from quitting? Encouraged? Spurred me on?

It's this verse. Oh, not just the words--it's the potential wrapped up in the act it suggests and the Savior to whom it's due:

"Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, I tell myself." Psalm 146:1 NLT

Go ahead and use it, it's not just mine--He's just allowing me the privilege of using it--and reaping the benefits! Oh, and sharing it with you!