The season of Thanksgiving reminds Christians that Thanksgiving isn't just a day of celebration but a lifestyle to be lived every day. The writer of Psalm 100 must have been filled with excitement just by the words he used. Click on the link below to share his excitement. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Thanksgiving #worship
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Psalm 50 tells us to offer God a sacrifice of thanksgiving continually. It also encourages us to fulfill the vows or promises we've made to Him. Click on the link below to find out why we should fulfill our vows. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Sacrifice #Thanksgiving #worship
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Three major themes of thanksgiving, praise, and joy can be found throughout the Psalms. Today we will unfold Psalm 95. Years ago as children's evangelists, each year we put together a different theme. We called one of them the Christian Garden. Click on the link below to see which veggie the writer of this Psalm planted. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Thanksgiving #worship
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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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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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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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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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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
When Paul went into each synagogue to proclaim the gospel of Jesus, he often ran into some opposition. The problem was, they had never done what Paul was teaching. Sometimes we have a hard time breaking a custom or tradition. Click on the link below to read today's post on the God of Grace. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #worship
When you think about the Laws of God, what is the first thing you think of? Many would respond by saying they are full of dos and don'ts. According to Psalm 19, that's not the way David viewed them Click on the link below to read about their characteristics and how they benefit us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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Psalm 46 contains two stanzas. The fist stanza presented a picture of the power and strength of God. The second stanza takes a look at God and His dominance using phrases like come and see, and be still and know. This Psalm also points to an end time event. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Peace #Psalms #worship
In Psalm 28, David wrote, Lord is my strength and shield. He was well aware of the protection of the shield and power of His strength made available to him by the Lord. This Psalm is a prayer that parallels a prayer we were taught in the New Testament. Click on the link below to find out more about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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God exhibits an unchangeable love toward the entire human race. Our love for Him, though, is, at best, very inconsistent. Regardless, our actions will do nothing to stop God from loving us. I don't know what your perspective is of God's love but read today's post to get a clearer one. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Romans #worship
John 8 some teachers of the law and Pharisees tried to trap by bringing a woman whom they accused of committing adultery to Jesus. This story wasn’t about the woman or about Jesus straightening out a group of men. Click on the link below to read about the real emphasis. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Forgiveness #John #sin #worship
