What brings you joy? What makes you glad? Does being with family and friends make you happy? What about co-workers? Does seeing your favorite team win bring you excitement and happiness? Are you happy when you go to the church building for worship services? Being glad or happy can depend on the situation. Some willContinue reading “Look Forward to Worship”
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Blessed by Trust
Yesterday, we discussed being careful who you trust. We know that some people will let us down or betray us. When that happens, our trust is broken. We may have our doubts about trusting God. We want to believe we can trust him. Or we may fully trust God. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God tellsContinue reading “Blessed by Trust”
Bow to the Master
Are you head-strong and bent on being your own boss? Or will you work for someone else, and do as they instruct you to do? Are you seeking to be independent and not need assistance from anyone else? Or are you willing to accept the help of someone who can provide all you need? WeContinue reading “Bow to the Master”
Covenant
Have you ever taken an oath? Was it an oath in court? Was it an oath to enter the military? Have you entered into a covenant? Was it a covenant of marriage? Was it a business contract? Have you made a covenant to obey God? We swear oaths in many different settings. It may beContinue reading “Covenant”
Extol God
Do you know what it is to praise someone? Who do you praise? Who do you lift up? Do you praise your parents? Do you praise your children? Do you hold your praises on the inside? Is it hard for you to praise someone? Do you know what it means to extol someone? For someContinue reading “Extol God”
Facing Judgment
Do you consider yourself to be a judgmental person? Do you pass judgment on people by the way they dress, their accent, their personal preferences, or their cultural background? What are your reasons for passing judgment? Have you taken time to evaluate your own life? We like to say we do not judge others. WeContinue reading “Facing Judgment”
It Is Simple
Are you confused by the complexity of requirements in various aspects of life? Do you quickly become frustrated by all the hoops you must jump through to abide by the rules? Do you wish things were simpler? What would you say if there was something very simple in life? We live in a complex world.Continue reading “It Is Simple”
Be In Awe
Have you noticed just how blind we are? Have you noticed how self-consumed we are? When was the last time you stood in awe of God? When was the last time you looked around and acknowledged it was all created by God? As we pause for a moment to take an objective look at ourContinue reading “Be In Awe”
Blessed by God
How blessed do you feel? Do you feel blessed when you are struggling? Do you feel blessed when you are being laughed at for your faith? Do you feel blessed when you show mercy or are a peacemaker? Do you consider yourself to be as blessed as the apostles? Jesus tells us in what weContinue reading “Blessed by God”
Faith and Blessings
How long has God desired to bless you? How long have you declined to take him up on his offer? Do you desire to be blessed by God? Do you know how God blesses you? Do you know the blessings that await you? Will you put your faith in him and receive his blessing? ReceivingContinue reading “Faith and Blessings”
Marty Pressey 