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The Company of the Upright!

The Company of the Upright!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who enjoy being in the company of the upright. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Consider the importance of joining together as believers. Matthew 18:20 (ESV) says,

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

Psalm 111:1 (ESV) refers to a much larger gathering.

“Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.”

The pandemic has caused many to avoid larger gatherings. Meanwhile, many congregations are still experiencing vibrant corporate worship.

Whatever the size of the gathering, enjoy being with other believers. Do as the psalm says, “Praise the Lord.”

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The Company of the Upright?

The Company of the Upright?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who enjoy being in the company of the upright. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Consider the importance of joining together as believers. Matthew 18:20 (ESV) says,

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

Psalm 111:1 (ESV) refers to a much larger gathering.

“Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.”

The pandemic has caused many to avoid larger gatherings. Meanwhile, many congregations are still experiencing vibrant corporate worship.

Whatever the size of the gathering, enjoy being with other believers. Do as the psalm says, “Praise the Lord.”

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Who Me? Give Thanks?

Who Me? Give Thanks?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give thanks. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Don Moen wrote the praise song, “Give Thanks.” The refrain is as follows:

“Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given
Jesus Christ, His Son”

Psalm 106:1-3 (ESV) begins with a statement of praise.

“Praise the Lord!
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord,
or declare all his praise?
Blessed are they who observe justice,
who do righteousness at all times!”

Are you in the mood to praise and/or give thanks to God? If not, take time to reflect on all God has done. Realize if he has been faithful before, he is trustworthy to be faithful today, tomorrow, and always.

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With My Whole Heart?

With My Whole Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give thanks to God with their whole heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Imagine if two verses could capture the description of a faithful believer’s heart. The psalmist does this in Psalm 9:1-2 (ESV) in just thirty-seven words. Written from a single person’s perspective, it is instructive for believers everywhere:

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.”

Don’t delay. Reread the text. Consider memorizing these two verses. As you go about recounting God’s wonderful deeds, your testimony can touch someone who does not know God.

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