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A Steadfast Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose heart is steadfast. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David’s psalm is very much like a prayer.

His words are filled with emotion as he says he will sing, make melody, add musical instruments, and praise God among the nations.

Psalm 108:1-6 involves vivid description that takes us into God’s presence.

“My heart is steadfast, O God!
I will sing and make melody with all my being!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.
For your steadfast love is great above the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be over all the earth!
That your beloved ones may be delivered,
give salvation by your right hand and answer me!”

David’s heart is unwavering. How is your heart? Is there a song of praise or thanksgiving that comes to mind?

Exalt God. Consider the first words of “Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down.”

“Come, let us worship and bow down And kneel before the Lord, our Maker”

Give God all the glory.

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God Reigns?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who highly exalt God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The name of the Lord is taken in vain in movies, on television, and in mass media.

God’s people are susceptible to corruption because men and women are consumers of the media that promulgates this abuse. It is a vicious circle. When will it stop? When the Lord returns.

Until then, consider the all-encompassing scope of God’s reign.

Psalm 47:8-9 (ESV) reminds the reader of who is really in control:

“God reigns over the nations;
God sits on his holy throne.
The princes of the peoples gather
as the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
he is highly exalted!”

Remain humble in light of who God is. Maintain integrity when it comes to taking God’s name in vain. Remember he is the one who reigns. He knows. Exalt him!

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