06/15/2026
WEEK 25 — THEY BUILT WHILE THEY PRAISED
Meditation Scripture (NLT)
Ezra 3:11
“With praise and thanks, they sang this song to the Lord… And all the people gave a great shout, praising the Lord because the foundation of the Lord’s Temple had been laid.”
Devotional Reflection
In Ezra’s account, worship did not wait until completion it erupted at the foundation. The people praised God while the work was still in progress. This reveals a powerful truth: worship fuels rebuilding, not just celebration after success.
Praise acknowledges God’s faithfulness at the start, not just the finish. The foundation was incomplete, the walls unfinished, yet worship broke forth. They understood that God’s presence mattered more than polished outcomes.
In personal rebuilding, worship shifts our focus from what is lacking to Who is leading. Praise restores perspective and renews strength when progress feels slow.
For the church, this scripture reminds RCC that worship is not a pause from building it is part of the process. When praise rises, God’s presence settles among the builders.
Rebuilding accelerates when worship remains central.
Weekly Challenge
This week, worship before completion.
• Thank God daily for progress, not perfection.
• Praise God intentionally in the middle of unfinished work.