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Declare, Proclaim, and Shout?

Declare, Proclaim, and Shout?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom about when and how to proclaim your wondrous deeds. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Declare what the Lord has done. Proclaim his holy name. Shout it from the rooftops. Go tell it on the mountain.

Psalm 40:4-5 (ESV) encourages us to share the Good News:

“Blessed is the man who makes
the Lord his trust,
who does not turn to the proud,
to those who go astray after a lie!
You have multiplied, O Lord my God,
your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;
none can compare with you!
I will proclaim and tell of them,
yet they are more than can be told.”

Pray for those who have never heard about the Lord. Trust God to give you the right words the next time you have an opportunity to share the Gospel.

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Sing a New Song?

Sing a New Song?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who sing a new song to the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Hymns that combine familiar melodies and lyrics with a message warm hearts.

Likewise, praise songs and newer songs with warm sentiments inspire genuine worship.

The fellowship I attend offers three services every Sunday with three different musical styles. In one service there are hymns, another has both praise songs and hymns, and still another has very contemporary worship music.

Psalm 40:3 (ESV) reminds us the goal of sacred music is praise.

“He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.”

The result is a person trusting the Lord.” Take a moment and think of a favorite song. Right now hum or sing praise to the Lord.

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Out of the Pit of Destruction?

Out of the Pit of Destruction?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who trust God to draw them out of the pit of destruction. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever walk on an uneven path? In doing so, a person becomes acutely aware of their balance, and takes each step cautiously.

In Psalm 40:1-2 (ESV), the psalmist takes us on a journey from the pit of destruction to being surefooted.

“I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.”

God can make our way safe and secure.

Seek the Lord. Be wise. Ask for help.

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The Effects of Sin?

The Effects of Sin?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know they have sinned and  encounter God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The notes in the English Standard Version say Psalm 38 is often called a “penitential” psalm. It was written by David, who lays his troubles before the Lord.

Hear the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 38:1-3 (ESV):

“O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,
nor discipline me in your wrath!
For your arrows have sunk into me,
and your hand has come down on me.

There is no soundness in my flesh
because of your indignation;
there is no health in my bones
because of my sin.”

God hears our prayers.

Remember what 1 John 1:9 (ESV) says,
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Come before God humbly with whatever is on your mind.

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Salvation of the Righteous?

Salvation of the Righteous?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who the Lord helps and delivers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The psalms are filled with many recurring themes. One has to do with the conflict between the wicked and the righteous. The wicked are subject to the Lord’s judgement. The righteous are saved because they trust in the Lord.

The two verses of Psalm 37:39-40 (ESV) are the culmination of a psalm where the righteous are reminded they should fret not:

“The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.”

The righteous have a special relationship with the Lord. He on their side.

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Step By Step?

Step By Step?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acknowledge you establish a person’s steps. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Cultures can place a high value on independent thinking. This can be taken to an extreme when people think they are in total control of their own destiny.

It is God who has something to say about a man’s steps. Two verses reinforce God’s say in the matter:

The first is Proverbs 16:9 (ESV):

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

The second is Psalm 37:23-24 (ESV):

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.”

Are you about to chart the future? Acknowledging God is in control. Look to him for guidance.

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