DAILY GRACE DEVOTIONAL BY EVANG UBONG IFIOK
JULY 14, 2026
A NEW SONG IN MY MOUTH
Scripture Reading
“And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.”
— Psalm 40:3 (KJV)
Message
Our God is the God of new beginnings and new songs. When He steps into our lives, He replaces sorrow with joy, despair with hope, and mourning with praise. A new song is the joyful response of a heart that has experienced the goodness, faithfulness, and saving power of God.
David testified that the Lord lifted him out of a horrible pit, established his feet upon a rock, and put a new song in his mouth. His testimony became a witness that caused many to trust in the Lord. In the same way, God’s work in your life is not only for your blessing but also to draw others to Him.
A new song is born out of God’s grace. It is the melody of answered prayers, restored hope, renewed strength, and fresh encounters with His presence. Even before you see every promise fulfilled, you can sing because God is faithful, and His Word never fails.
As believers, our praise should not depend on our circumstances but on God’s unchanging character. He remains good in every season, worthy of our worship in both times of abundance and times of waiting. Praise is an expression of faith that declares our confidence in His sovereign power.
Today, lift your voice in thanksgiving. Celebrate God’s goodness, remember His faithfulness, and trust Him for the new things He is doing in your life. Let your praise become a testimony that points others to Christ.
Confession
The Lord has put a new song in my mouth.
My heart overflows with thanksgiving and praise.
I rejoice in God’s faithfulness, knowing that He is working all things for my good.
My testimony will inspire others to trust in the Lord and glorify His Name. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Isaiah 43:19
Psalm 98:1
Lamentations 3:22–23
Ephesians 5:19–20
Prayer
Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and unfailing love. Fill my heart with joy and my mouth with songs of praise. Help me to worship You in every season and to remember all the great things You have done. Let my life become a testimony that brings glory to Your Name and encourages others to trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
One Year: Jeremiah 37–39, Hebrews 8
Two Year: Matthew 19:1–15, Genesis 31
Thought for the Day
A heart that remembers God’s faithfulness will always have a new song of praise, regardless of the season.
