Categories
Wisdom Prayer

Give Thanks Forever?

Give Thanks Forever?

Dear Lord, I pray for those who will give thanks to God forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Shouldn’t we be glad that God has saved us from our foes? The answer is a resounding, “Yes!”

How is it that many believers build a wall between the way they act on Sunday and how they act during the rest of the week? Put your trust in God. Trust him to allow you to boast about him continually. Not just on Sunday.

The psalmist in Psalm 44:4-8 puts in perspective who deserves our thanks forever:

“You are my King, O God;
ordain salvation for Jacob!
Through you we push down our foes;
through your name we tread down those who rise up against us.
For not in my bow do I trust,
nor can my sword save me.
But you have saved us from our foes
and have put to shame those who hate us.
In God we have boasted continually,
and we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah

Has it been a while since you took time to pause and make a list? Thank God. Now.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

Categories
Wisdom Prayer

Shepherd Hears Pleas for Mercy?

Shepherd Hears Pleas for Mercy?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who cry out for mercy. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The author of Psalm 23 makes it clear he sees the Lord is his shepherd. In Psalm 28:6-9 the Lord is portrayed as a personal God who can hear the voice of those who cry out for mercy. Verse 9 refers to a shepherd who will carry God’s people for eternity.

“Blessed be the LORD!
For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.

The LORD is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever.”

The Lord saves. Have you pledged to live for him?

If not. Why not now? 

Tell me what you think in the comments below.