PSALM 73:25 – Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. THEME OF THE DAY. HOW MUCH VALUE IS CHRIST TO US? Whatever or whomever we are passionate about, we will spare no effort, no sacrifice, and no pain to achieve or enjoy. It doesn’t matter what it is; the value we…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Psalms
You and I probably heard this “proverb” growing up. I did. Or maybe we used it ourselves in raising our children or being a good friend to another. It is the saying that goes something like this, “You will become like the company you keep.”
PSALM 148:1-4 – Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts! Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! THEME OF THE DAY. A LIFE OF PRAISE. It isn’t difficult to get…
PSALM 147:10-11 – His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. THEME OF THE DAY. THOSE IN WHOM THE LORD TAKES PLEASURE. Nothing is more thrilling in life than pleasing God. Nothing brings…
PSALM 138:8 – The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. THEME OF THE DAY. IT IS GOING ACCORDING TO PLAN. Sooner or later in one’s walk with the Lord these words of His from the prophet Isaiah will be driven home to our hearts with painful…
PSALM 142:5 – Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it . . . THEME OF THE DAY. RESPONDING TO LOVING CORRECTION. Let’s be honest. No one likes to be told we are wrong, in need of correction, or have something addressed in our lives that…