A routine is defined as “a regular course of action”. It is an established procedure that is performed habitually. Are there things that we can establish as standard procedures for believers of all ages? Yes, there are four of such things that should form the routine of any serious-minded believer; and they will form the fulcrum of our meditation today and the next three days. Firstly, believers should take blessing God as a routine. The psalmist pledged that he would bless the Lord routinely. The Hebrew word for “bless” is barak. It is used for both God and man, but with different meanings. When God blesses man, He bestows a benefit. So we say God blessed a family with a child or a material benefit like a house or a car.

Firstly, believers should take blessing God as a routine. The psalmist pledged that he would bless the Lord routinely…blessing God is singing His praise

However, when we bless God we mean something different as we can by no means confer any benefit on God. Eliphaz said this much in his discourse. ‘’Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: “Can a man be profitable to God, Though he who is wise may be profitable to himself?” (Job 22:1-2 NKJV). There is a lesson here for everyone who thinks they are doing God a favour when they give offering and tithes. Nothing we do can enhance God’s status! Rather, when man blesses God he is bowing in worship and adoration to the Supreme One. By blessing God, we recognise who He is., what He does, and what He is worth. Simply put, blessing God is singing His praise. The psalmist says he would do this at all times. That’s what we should do also…because He is worthy.