Monthly Archives: January 2021

Joyful

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Psalms 100 (NASB)
1 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before Him with joyful singing.
3 Know that the Lord Himself is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving
And His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
5 For the Lord is good;
His lovingkindness is everlasting
And His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100 is a model of how we might approach each day. It is a mindset that would transform us. It would transform a family, a neighborhood, a city, a nation, even the world. I was thinking this morning about how often I awake with this as my direction for the day. Sadly it is not often. But with His help and meditation on these five verses each morning, I am challenged to give thanks for His many blessing and to be joyful.

Heavenly Father, forgive me for my lack of joy. I am so blessed. I pray that your Holy Spirit will prompt me to meditate on this psalm as my waking thought and it would direct me throughout the day. Your love is everlasting and your faith continues for all time. I bless your name and give thanks for the One who is Lord. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God.

No Fear

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Psalms 112:1;7-8 (NASB)
1 Praise the Lord!
How blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
Who greatly delights in His commandments.
7 He will not fear evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8 His heart is upheld, he will not fear,
Until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries.

In times of challenge, it is easy to worry and even fear the future. Yet God is our refuge. We focus on a virus and vaccine when our attention needs to be on Jesus. Listen only to the Holy Spirit who whispers comfort. Center our thoughts on the many promises of God, the Father.

Heavenly Father, forgive me for thinking about things other than You. Redirect my thoughts. Redirect my actions. Divert my gaze from the evil in this world. Place me on a path that walks steadfastly with You. Help me to accept the peace of your Spirit. Keep my eyes on Jesus. In His name I pray. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God.