Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. (Ps 63:3)
The apostles certainly believed that. Peter and John rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for the Name (Acts 5:41). James said to count it all joy when we encounter trials (James 1:2). Paul and Silas sang and worshiped in jail (Acts 16:25). They counted the love of God better than life, and their lips did not cease in praising the Lord, no matter how much they suffered. Lord, I will praise you in good times and bad, because your love is better than life.
Showing posts with label praising God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label praising God. Show all posts
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
What God Has Given
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. (Ps 103:2-3)
Lord, let me never take for granted all your wonderful blessings, beginning first and foremost with the gift of salvation. David commanded his soul to praise you, and this is wise. May we never cease to praise you, no matter what trial we might be enduring. Amen.
Lord, let me never take for granted all your wonderful blessings, beginning first and foremost with the gift of salvation. David commanded his soul to praise you, and this is wise. May we never cease to praise you, no matter what trial we might be enduring. Amen.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
The Old, Old Story
Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord. (Ps 102:18)
That’s us! Down through the centuries we hear the marvelous reports of how God rescued his people and we praise him! From generation to generation God’s goodness is praised. His mercy is a beacon to all generations. Lord, thank you for your many mighty and wonderful deeds on behalf of Israel, so that we might know your love and faithfulness.
That’s us! Down through the centuries we hear the marvelous reports of how God rescued his people and we praise him! From generation to generation God’s goodness is praised. His mercy is a beacon to all generations. Lord, thank you for your many mighty and wonderful deeds on behalf of Israel, so that we might know your love and faithfulness.
Monday, April 19, 2010
It's Time to Speak Up
I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. (Ps 9:1-2)
I’ve read verses like this for many years, but I don’t think I ever got the idea that I might do this before men. I guess I always pictured myself in my prayer closet praising God and “telling of his wonders.” Funny thing, I never saw how silly it would be to “tell his wonders” in a closet! But now God has been convicting me that I have been too private and too timid. I need to be more transparent. I want God to reign in my heart and in my thoughts, and I want to let that shine through in my speech. I must stop filtering my speech of all spiritual content. For years I have done this. It is a habit I will now break by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lord, I want to tell of all your wonders. I want to sing your praises to all who will listen! Make me bold!
I’ve read verses like this for many years, but I don’t think I ever got the idea that I might do this before men. I guess I always pictured myself in my prayer closet praising God and “telling of his wonders.” Funny thing, I never saw how silly it would be to “tell his wonders” in a closet! But now God has been convicting me that I have been too private and too timid. I need to be more transparent. I want God to reign in my heart and in my thoughts, and I want to let that shine through in my speech. I must stop filtering my speech of all spiritual content. For years I have done this. It is a habit I will now break by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lord, I want to tell of all your wonders. I want to sing your praises to all who will listen! Make me bold!
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