All of John chapter 17 is a prayer that Jesus is speaking to God, His Father. Considering His impending death (for something He didn’t do!), it amazes me that the focus of this prayer is about exemplifying and giving glory to God.

This ability to have a single focus is due to the fact that He states in verse 25. I find it interesting that He included an attribute of God as He addressed Him:

“O righteous Father, although the world has not known You, yet I have known You.” (John 17:25, NASB)

I don’t want to beat a dead horse with the Praise Walk concept. (First, let me insert a promise right here and now: I have no clue why that disgusting saying “beat a dead horse” is still in use, and I hereby declare that I shall not use it again! Okay, back to the more serious and life-changing topic at hand!) But I saw in reading this chapter today that because His heart and mind were saturated with an in-depth knowledge of God, He naturally lived—and died—for Him. Knowing God, which includes knowing His attributes, names, character qualities, and actions, makes the difference.

So today, I’m going to do a Praise Walk (PLEASE, when you’re done reading this post, download my FREE, short, very-few-words explanation of a Praise Walk by clicking here). Then I’m going to choose one single attribute, name, character quality, or action of God to focus on today: first, by praising Him for that element that is a part of Who He is; secondly, by being deliberate to apply it in my own life.

[Example: The Lord is patient with me. I will endeavor to patiently wait for His answers and also be patient with others.]

If you don’t have time to download the brief explanation of a Praise Walk (which you can do here or by clicking on the photo below), here’s a simple graphic I made last year that might give you some ideas. Have a great, praise-filled, God-focused day!