In Psalm 138, David directed us not only to thank God but also to do it with a heart full of praise. Click on the link below to read about what the Bible says about thanks. Remember, God doesn't want thanksgiving to be just an event in your life; He wants it to be your lifestyle. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Thanksgiving #worship
After Halloween, many people focus on Christmas, and Thanksgiving often gets overlooked. The Bible, however, emphasizes Thanksgiving throughout its pages, not as a holiday, but as a way of life. Psalm 145 is filled with insight that will move us to give thanks to God. Click on the link below, and let's begin the Thanksgiving season together. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Thanksgiving #worship
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Tomorrow, here in the United States, is election day. Where does God stand in selecting the leaders we are about to vote into office? I'm not sure, but I know He uses us to bring forth the outcome. So, let me encourage all of you who are American citizens to pray about who you should vote for and then follow God's directive. Click on the link below to read today's post. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love
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Someone once asked, "Is everything in the Bible true?" The answer to that is no, it isn't. Don't stop reading! You'll want to click the link below to read all about it in today's post. #1Samuel #BibleStudy #Devotions #truth
The second verse of Psalm 53 says, The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race. He doesn't look down at us, He looks to us. He wants us to seek Him. The first verse of talks about those who say there is no God. Click on the link below to see what God refers to them as. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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David the author of Psalm 30, began the first verse by saying "I will exalt you, Lord." The reason he gave for his exaltation was because God rescued him. The favor of the Lord rests on all of us as well. Click on the link below to read about how to receive it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Victory #worship
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The book of Obadiah references the evil deeds the Edomites committed. The prophet made a list of things they did, but shouldn’t have. Have you ever wondered what the consequences of disobedience to God look like? Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Disobedience #Obadiah #obedience
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Psalm 49 starts with the following statement, "Listen to this, all you people! Pay attention, everyone in the world!" The Psalmist laid out the message of redemption. Click on the link below and let today's post encourage your heart. Also share it with someone else. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms
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David in Psalm 13 experienced a state of depression. Four times he asked of God, "how long?" He quickly turned things around by remembering times when the Lord had always taken him out of difficult situations and giving him victories. Whether you get depressed or not click on the link below to be encouraged for those times when God seems far away. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #TrustGod
Psalm 27 focuses not so much on David asking God to get rid of his enemies, but instead that his relationship with the Lord would grow stronger. Do you want to grow in your relationship with God, then click on the link below and check out today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
Could you stand before God and say the words David wrote in the final verse of Psalm 26?
He said, Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise God. Sometimes, because of things we do or say, we would rather hide from God than face Him. Click on the link below to read how David's awareness of God's unfailing love made it possible for him to live according to God's truth. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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In Romans 1, after encouraging his readers to live unashamedly by faith, Paul talked about God's anger against sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. He said God abandons people when they partake of their shameful desires. When those desires are accepted by society, click on the link below to read about other sinful activities they spark. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Romans
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What can we offer to God? In Psalm 25, David offered to Him something God wanted. He said, "O Lord, I give my life to you." This Psalm lays out some benefits of trusting the Lord with your entire life. Click on the link below to read about them. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
In Psalm 139, David revealed the magnitude of God's presence in our lives. It tells us how much planning the Lord did for our existence, which began well before our conception. He knows us, He loves us, and He wants us to spend eternity with Him. Click on the link below and let this post encourage your heart. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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In the Book of Hebrews we are told that the Old Covenant is obsolete. Does that mean we can disregard everything in the Bible before the gospels? Click on the link below to read what it really means. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Hebrews #NewTestament
In the Old Testament, God established the trumpet and how He wanted Moses to use it to signal His people. The trumpet sound in the New Testament is a different story. Click on the link below to read how the sound of the trumpet will affect you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Numbers
In the Psalms, David often made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly. He encouraged the godly to rejoice and be glad in the Lord. He also sent a warning to the enemies of the Lord. In Psalm 68, what happened when David came to the place of rejoicing and praising God with a testimony on his lips? Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms
I have read Psalm 23 at the graveside of numerous funerals. Unfortunately, many people only know it because that's the setting they've heard it in. David, however, wrote this Psalm as a celebration of His relationship with God in this life. Click on the link below so you can celebrate it too. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Psalms #worship
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How do you respond to God? How do you respond to Him when He answers your requests? One other question, do you rely on the Lord for your daily strength? Psalm 21 tells us how David and the nation responded to the Lord when He answered their prayer. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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Psalm 20 contains a number of prayers that begin with "May the Lord." We often offer prayers similar to those that we call benedictions. Click on the link below to read what are we declaring each time we offer that type of prayer. #BibleStudy #blessing #Devotions #Psalms #worship
