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Delighting in God’s Commandments!

Delighting in God’s Commandments!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who delight in your commandments. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights begins, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”

During recent decades, there has been an effort by secularists and atheists to remove God’s commandments from the public square.

Those in opposition to removal of the Ten Commandments, specifically, stand firm in the conviction that God’s commandments are part of America’s Judeo-Christian heritage and remain relevant today. Thus, they should be proudly displayed.

Psalm 112:1 (ESV) refers to those who delight in God’s commandments.

“Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his commandments!”

Revisit the original Ten Commandments. A good online source is Bible Gateway, “Exodus 20.”

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Fear of the Lord!

Fear of the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

The website biblestudytools.com explains that the word “fear,” in this context, implies respect. Believers respect God so much they will do what they can to avoid sin, humbly worship, and approach God with awe and reverence.

Psalm 111:10 (ESV) tells us the practice of wisdom will lead to good understanding.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!”

A note in the English Standard Version of the Bible explains the word “understanding” means, “Sound insight into God’s moral order for the world.”

God is not some impersonal God who wants us to cower in his presence. Rather, he is worthy of praise. Learn more about what it means to have a personal relationship with God by reading the Four Spiritual Laws:

http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/default.htm.

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Breathed By God!

Breathed By God!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who realize that all Scripture is God breathed. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers look to God’s holy and inspired word for guidance, inspiration, and more.

2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV) tells us,

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

Psalm 111:2-4 (ESV) reinforces the idea of God’s righteousness.

“Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who delight in them.
Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.”

God’s works are not only great, they are remembered.

Why not study God’s word in order to bring to mind all his works. Tell others. Share what God has done in your life with the next generation.

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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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Sing Praises!

Sing Praises!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who sing praise to your name, O Most High. In Jesus’ name, amen.

I know people who sing in the choir. I also know those who prefer just singing along with the choir while standing or seated with the rest of the congregation. And I also know people who sing only when they are alone. Whether a song leader, or one who is tone deaf, God hears all of our voices.

Psalm 92:1-5 (ESV) is about singing praises along with musical instruments.

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night,
to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre.
For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

How great are your works, O Lord!
Your thoughts are very deep! ”

Is your heart filled with praise? Stop now and think of a favorite God-honoring song. Hum or sing the song to the Lord. Give thanks.

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I’ll Fly Away!

I’ll Fly Away!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom to follow you faithfully until we fly by your side. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The average human life expectancy is currently between seventy-eight and seventy-nine years.

The famous song, “I’ll Fly Away” – written in 1929 by Albert Brumley, and since then recorded by Alan Jackson and many others – has a powerful message throughout, but especially in the first verse and the refrain.

“Some glad morning when this life is over
I’ll fly away
To a home on God’s celestial shore
I’ll fly away

I’ll fly away, oh, Glory
I’ll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I’ll fly away”

Psalm 90:9-10 (ESV) makes note of both the years of our lives and our flying away.

“For all our days pass away under your wrath;
we bring our years to an end like a sigh.
The years of our life are seventy,
or even by reason of strength eighty;
yet their span is but toil and trouble;
they are soon gone, and we fly away.”

Toil and trouble are different for each person. Are you prepared for what happens with age? Be aware that God will walk with you to the end. Live life for God whatever your age.

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