“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” (Psalm 105:1) “Oh give thanks to the Lord...” First and foremost, before we attempt to ask or seek or...
Expressions
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Gratitude
Wings of the Wind
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful…Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” (Psalm 116:5.7) Cluttered little cave, with disheveled straw strewn...
Present
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) Father, I wake with the thought that you have not been asleep – you are not wearied by my concerns or the erupting wars...
Life in Hand
“Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar – the LORD of hosts is his name.”...
One of Ten
“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks.” (Luke 17:15-16) All ten men “stood at a...
Stellar
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house the saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.” (Matthew 2:10–11) The wise men...
Immersed
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) Hope surges through Scripture in the way sparkling river...
Broad Place
“I call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” (Psalm 18:3) Amazing concept, this mysterious gift of an invitation to call on God whenever we desire. We have no...
Noticing The Ordinary
“And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.” (Luke 18:43) Applause Please Let’s give God a round of applause for...
Good Morning Lord
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2) Good morning Lord. I greet you before I tackle the rest of the day, otherwise it will surely tackle me with its...
Limitless
“May you [mothers] be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance...
Unfolding
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) The day didn’t exactly start off with a bang. It was more like a whimper and a...