There are things we do repeatedly throughout our day. Some repeat medications or exercises. Doctors advise drinking water multiple times a day. In Old Testament times, it was common for people to pray three times a day.

Recently while reading in Psalms, I came across this, “I will praise You seven times a day because all Your regulations are just” (Psalm 119:164 NLT). I thought, “Wow, that’s a lot!” Like every two hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM,
1:00PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

My Bible footnote explained ‘seven’ is a number of completeness. So, if I praise God when I wake up and go to bed, that may be only a warmup. I’m missing out and so is God who is most worthy of praise.

But how could we remember to praise God more often? Let’s examine our current routine. What regular action that we’re already doing could be used as a reminder to praise the Lord? Getting in the car? Walking through the kitchen or to the restroom? Washing hands or putting on lip balm? Reaching for another cup of ______?

Pausing every couple of hours during my day to offer praise seems like a great habit in doing life with the Lord. It reminds me I am not alone, and He is the source of all I need.

A few verses later the unnamed author of Psalm 119 says, “Let praise flow from my lips, for You have taught me Your decrees” (119:171 NLT). Being tuned in to the Lord will likely improve hearing His voice better as well.

So, let’s try it. I might even set reminders on my phone. Goal: “I will praise You seven times a day.”

Let me know if you will join me in this giving this a try and what will remind you.