May 22 | Put God at the Center of Your Praise

Today’s reading from 1 Chronicles 16–18 and John 7:28–53 invites us to notice how God forms His people through presence, praise, and response. Both passages remind us that faith is shaped over time as we learn to recognize where God belongs in our lives and how we respond when He speaks.In 1 Chronicles 16, the Ark of God is placed in the tent David prepared, and the people are led into thanksgiving and praise. The moment reminds us that praise is not just a reaction to blessing, but a rhythm that helps keep God’s presence in its rightful place at the center of life.In John 7, people respond to Jesus with confusion, resistance, curiosity, and division. Some recognize that His words carry divine authority, while others remain trapped by assumptions and surface-level judgments. Their responses show how easily people can stand near truth and still struggle to receive it.Together, these passages invite us to reflect on what is shaping our awareness each day. They call us to consider whether praise is helping us remember God’s goodness, His presence, and His rightful place at the center of our hearts.