Psalm 51:1
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
There's been a lot of rain lately here in South Florida and it's the dry season. I don't remember ever having this much rain during the winter. I guess there's the saying when it rains, it pours, right? Once it rains, the ground immediately gets wet and things can become messy especially when we track the mud in from outside. Then we have to clean things up.
That's how our Christian life is sometimes. Specifically, it's what the Holy Spirit does to us. Our body is a temple. However, we often live in the worldly ways which creates a great big moral mess of ourselves interfering with our interaction with God. Realize that it affects your spiritual life by tracking in the mud.
The good news is that when we surrender to God, he removes the muddy track to keep our spiritual relationship in line. Therefore, as I often say: be involved in the Bible and prayer in order to hear God guide you for the sake of your well-being. We can count on God for purifying our souls!
Here's the song "Forgiven" by Sanctus Real. I have to say my favorite line in the song is: "When I don't measure up too much in this life, Oh, I'm a treasure in the arms of Christ."
--EDIT: Forgot to add the song. Here it is!
P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
It's Not About Good Works but Faith.
Galatians 3:3
3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?
Do you remember where you were when you first became a Christian? Maybe you're at the level of understanding now that I'm about to describe. You're full of joy when you find out that you can have a personal relationship unlike any kind with God. While the idea of God loving you forever feels good, it may be slightly unbelievable to you. I've said it recently: don't feel like you have to earn or work for this love because you can't. If you do, you're going to build yourself up and then get burnt out. Whatever you do, don't lose your passion for Christ. The bottom line is that grace isn't received from doing good works.
I believe that many times throughout your Christian walk you have to stop and think, reevaluating many things. In this case, you have to understand if you're doing good just to try and earn grace. Each time you may be headed in the wrong direction, let this self-evaluation realign your path.
I know there's been a difference with me since I first discovered my faith. I volunteer at church, but I now do so because I love and trust God, not because I want to earn his gifts. Go about today loving God just as you are. Oh Lord, reveal the truth of your grace, love, and mercy.
3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?
Do you remember where you were when you first became a Christian? Maybe you're at the level of understanding now that I'm about to describe. You're full of joy when you find out that you can have a personal relationship unlike any kind with God. While the idea of God loving you forever feels good, it may be slightly unbelievable to you. I've said it recently: don't feel like you have to earn or work for this love because you can't. If you do, you're going to build yourself up and then get burnt out. Whatever you do, don't lose your passion for Christ. The bottom line is that grace isn't received from doing good works.
I believe that many times throughout your Christian walk you have to stop and think, reevaluating many things. In this case, you have to understand if you're doing good just to try and earn grace. Each time you may be headed in the wrong direction, let this self-evaluation realign your path.
I know there's been a difference with me since I first discovered my faith. I volunteer at church, but I now do so because I love and trust God, not because I want to earn his gifts. Go about today loving God just as you are. Oh Lord, reveal the truth of your grace, love, and mercy.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Needs from God.
Psalm 40:17
17 Yet I am poor and needy;
may the Lord think of me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
O my God, do not delay.
What do you need (from God)? You know, the way in which you answer says everything about you. Be careful how often you "need".
The real problem is that we look at God in the wrong way sometimes. He's not just there for our safety - when we absolutely need his security such as when we're in big trouble. He's there all the time, whether you need him or not.
David composed music and poetry. He was a powerful king of the holy land of Israel. He viewed God a little differently.
David said, "I am poor and needy." The thing is that he didn't go to God just because he was in trouble. He wanted to let God know that he trusted God and that God was his only hope. He knew that his life depended on God and he told God that.
How much do you need from God? Everything...all the time? Do you occasionally need him when you're in a rut?
As strange as this may sound, ask God to have you become more needy of him in the sense that you depend on him 100 percent of the time.
17 Yet I am poor and needy;
may the Lord think of me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
O my God, do not delay.
What do you need (from God)? You know, the way in which you answer says everything about you. Be careful how often you "need".
The real problem is that we look at God in the wrong way sometimes. He's not just there for our safety - when we absolutely need his security such as when we're in big trouble. He's there all the time, whether you need him or not.
David composed music and poetry. He was a powerful king of the holy land of Israel. He viewed God a little differently.
David said, "I am poor and needy." The thing is that he didn't go to God just because he was in trouble. He wanted to let God know that he trusted God and that God was his only hope. He knew that his life depended on God and he told God that.
How much do you need from God? Everything...all the time? Do you occasionally need him when you're in a rut?
As strange as this may sound, ask God to have you become more needy of him in the sense that you depend on him 100 percent of the time.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Be Happy.
Psalm 40:16
16 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation always say,
"The LORD be exalted!"
God wants you to be happy, no doubt about it. However, be careful how you interpret that statement. The truth is the truth, but some people turn it into something extremely deceiving.
It's not about fulfilling your greatest addiction to keep you happy or not going to church because it doesn't make you happy. God IS what it's all about.
David asks that we follow God's will for us. God has one specifically for every one of you. Nonetheless, we are to find happiness in God. His goodness, his mercy, and his love should be one of many reasons to be joyful. When we see miracles and amazing things happen before our eyes, King David expects us to Praise God.
Do you ever feel glad because of God's goodness? What would happen if we didn't?
Go forth today, and be happy in the Lord.
16 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation always say,
"The LORD be exalted!"
God wants you to be happy, no doubt about it. However, be careful how you interpret that statement. The truth is the truth, but some people turn it into something extremely deceiving.
It's not about fulfilling your greatest addiction to keep you happy or not going to church because it doesn't make you happy. God IS what it's all about.
David asks that we follow God's will for us. God has one specifically for every one of you. Nonetheless, we are to find happiness in God. His goodness, his mercy, and his love should be one of many reasons to be joyful. When we see miracles and amazing things happen before our eyes, King David expects us to Praise God.
Do you ever feel glad because of God's goodness? What would happen if we didn't?
Go forth today, and be happy in the Lord.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Shame on Enemies.
Psalm 40:13-15
13 Be pleased, O LORD, to save me;
O LORD, come quickly to help me.
14 May all who seek to take my life
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
be appalled at their own shame.
There's a significant change in David's discussion here. Throughout the chapter, David talks about God's goodness. He then, as we discussed yesterday, acknowledges the fact that he's a huge sinner. Now he wants to disgrace his enemies!
David came from a unique perspective, however. His enemies of Israel were also God's enemies. Therefore, David's not being as arrogant as he sounds.
David nonetheless is being an honest man and asking God for what he wants like we all tend to do sometimes. When in reality, God doesn't owe us anything for we have sinned a number of times. Even though we ask for all of God's mercy and grace, and it's beyond what we deserve, God expects us to do this because he has created us 'perfect in his eyes.'
Honestly, how many times do you hesitate to ask God for help because you feel like you don't deserve it? Probably not very much. Still, you can ask him for help and he will guide you with his great love and mercy.
He hears us even though we're undeserving because of his forgiveness. Thank God! We receive so many awesome gifts from our God. What has God given you just because he loves you and what has he given you because you actually deserve it?
13 Be pleased, O LORD, to save me;
O LORD, come quickly to help me.
14 May all who seek to take my life
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
be appalled at their own shame.
There's a significant change in David's discussion here. Throughout the chapter, David talks about God's goodness. He then, as we discussed yesterday, acknowledges the fact that he's a huge sinner. Now he wants to disgrace his enemies!
David came from a unique perspective, however. His enemies of Israel were also God's enemies. Therefore, David's not being as arrogant as he sounds.
David nonetheless is being an honest man and asking God for what he wants like we all tend to do sometimes. When in reality, God doesn't owe us anything for we have sinned a number of times. Even though we ask for all of God's mercy and grace, and it's beyond what we deserve, God expects us to do this because he has created us 'perfect in his eyes.'
Honestly, how many times do you hesitate to ask God for help because you feel like you don't deserve it? Probably not very much. Still, you can ask him for help and he will guide you with his great love and mercy.
He hears us even though we're undeserving because of his forgiveness. Thank God! We receive so many awesome gifts from our God. What has God given you just because he loves you and what has he given you because you actually deserve it?
Monday, February 8, 2010
Wading Through Sin.
Psalm 40:11-12
11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD;
may your love and your truth always protect me.
12 For troubles without number surround me;
my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
and my heart fails within me.
As we start a new week, still discussing Psalm 40, it almost seems like there's been a shift in David's tone. He went from praising God to needing God's help because of the big sinner he is. Quite frankly, he's not the only one who's a sinner. We all are.
It happens though. Our mindset can change very quickly. As we look into the goodness of God, it is easy to notice how kind, generous, and loving he is. However, when we look at ourselves in the mirror, it's hard to say the same all the time. We think God has all this goodness but then where's mine today?
Notice how David can't see past his own sinning. Clearly, David is aware of his poor choices. Therefore, he begs to the unfailing God of all for forgiveness and mercy to let him see past his sins.
As you grow closer to God, expect to become more aware of your (sinful) choices. Sometimes the devil uses them to pull us away. Nonetheless, thank God for sending Christ to have an awful death just so we could have a place on his cross!
May the differences between God's goodness and your goodness give you more understanding and a greater desire to be more him.
Have a great week!
11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD;
may your love and your truth always protect me.
12 For troubles without number surround me;
my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
and my heart fails within me.
As we start a new week, still discussing Psalm 40, it almost seems like there's been a shift in David's tone. He went from praising God to needing God's help because of the big sinner he is. Quite frankly, he's not the only one who's a sinner. We all are.
It happens though. Our mindset can change very quickly. As we look into the goodness of God, it is easy to notice how kind, generous, and loving he is. However, when we look at ourselves in the mirror, it's hard to say the same all the time. We think God has all this goodness but then where's mine today?
Notice how David can't see past his own sinning. Clearly, David is aware of his poor choices. Therefore, he begs to the unfailing God of all for forgiveness and mercy to let him see past his sins.
As you grow closer to God, expect to become more aware of your (sinful) choices. Sometimes the devil uses them to pull us away. Nonetheless, thank God for sending Christ to have an awful death just so we could have a place on his cross!
May the differences between God's goodness and your goodness give you more understanding and a greater desire to be more him.
Have a great week!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Don't Hide Your Faith.
Psalm 40:9-10
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O LORD.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth
from the great assembly.
Yesterday I talked about how David wants us to live for God. Now, how can we respond to God's goodness and holiness?
The most logical thing to do is to talk about God's goodness to others. If we know about it, why not talk about it? Don't be modest and avoid telling your friends about him. Don't forget about telling your friends either. This is important to do for it lets you tell people how much of an impact God's goodness has had on you, personally!
How do we go about talking to others about God? Unseal your lips and be open allowing God's goodness to flow right out of you. Don't worry about whether or not it's the right time to mention God. The person who you talk to about God may not have had nearly all the experiences you have had, if any.
Do you ever go to talk about God but feel you're mouth is just stuck? How could we make it easier? This is where you to turn to God. Ask him for the desire and the strength to tell others the Good News - believers and non-believers. I recommend setting a goal for yourself in regard to this for the upcoming week. For example, say: "I'm going to proclaim God's goodness to one person this week."
9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips,
as you know, O LORD.
10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth
from the great assembly.
Yesterday I talked about how David wants us to live for God. Now, how can we respond to God's goodness and holiness?
The most logical thing to do is to talk about God's goodness to others. If we know about it, why not talk about it? Don't be modest and avoid telling your friends about him. Don't forget about telling your friends either. This is important to do for it lets you tell people how much of an impact God's goodness has had on you, personally!
How do we go about talking to others about God? Unseal your lips and be open allowing God's goodness to flow right out of you. Don't worry about whether or not it's the right time to mention God. The person who you talk to about God may not have had nearly all the experiences you have had, if any.
Do you ever go to talk about God but feel you're mouth is just stuck? How could we make it easier? This is where you to turn to God. Ask him for the desire and the strength to tell others the Good News - believers and non-believers. I recommend setting a goal for yourself in regard to this for the upcoming week. For example, say: "I'm going to proclaim God's goodness to one person this week."
Friday, February 5, 2010
God's Wants.
Psalm 40:6-8
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,
but my ears you have pierced;
burnt offerings and sin offerings
you did not require.
7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come—
it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart."
God doesn't dwell within you using the Holy Spirit for nothing. Part of the reason he's there is for us to experience his altogether and complete goodness. What should we do as a result of this honest to goodness, goodness?
David tells God and all of us that he realizes God isn't looking for worship in the sense of bodily sacrifices, like when David's ears were pierced. God does want his wants, unlike the things we can't always have. While we aren't asked to literally sacrifice ourselves, God wants us to sacrifice our time.
When David saw just how good God was, it changed him forever. It meant that he wasn't to just be at church service on Sundays, instead it meant that he would be ACTIVELY INVOLVED in worshiping the Lord.
David wants you to follow God's will. By doing so, you can live according to his goodness. Think about what you want today and how much of it really is what God would want. Don't get stuck in the rules and rituals of Christianity. Make it unique for you. Finally, let him help you respond to his holiness in a way that he desires for you.
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,
but my ears you have pierced;
burnt offerings and sin offerings
you did not require.
7 Then I said, "Here I am, I have come—
it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart."
God doesn't dwell within you using the Holy Spirit for nothing. Part of the reason he's there is for us to experience his altogether and complete goodness. What should we do as a result of this honest to goodness, goodness?
David tells God and all of us that he realizes God isn't looking for worship in the sense of bodily sacrifices, like when David's ears were pierced. God does want his wants, unlike the things we can't always have. While we aren't asked to literally sacrifice ourselves, God wants us to sacrifice our time.
When David saw just how good God was, it changed him forever. It meant that he wasn't to just be at church service on Sundays, instead it meant that he would be ACTIVELY INVOLVED in worshiping the Lord.
David wants you to follow God's will. By doing so, you can live according to his goodness. Think about what you want today and how much of it really is what God would want. Don't get stuck in the rules and rituals of Christianity. Make it unique for you. Finally, let him help you respond to his holiness in a way that he desires for you.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wondrous God.
Psalm 40:5
5 Many, O LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done.
The things you planned for us
no one can recount to you;
were I to speak and tell of them,
they would be too many to declare.
The biggest mistake that non-believers make is thinking that we as Christians don't struggle with what life has to offer. Everyone experiences issues and critical decisions, but Christians have God to seek for guidance - that's the significant difference. Still, even with this guidance we can get caught in the whirlwind all around us and sometimes relate good circumstances to how glorious God is and vice-versa.
The thing is one lousy day or one really good day can quickly flip-flop the next. There is no way we can interpret day-to-day God's plans for us (based on the events). It's all about seeing the forest for the trees!
With that said, do understand God's goodness and the evidence of that around you. This will give you a beautiful display of God to share with others starting today.
If you're ever ready to call judgment on God just because of only one day of your life, then try and refrain from that mindset. Think about all the positives in your life and certainly praise God for those. Ask God to help you live according to his will and to be grateful even when things aren't going so smoothly.
Feel free to go back to December 3 and listen to "God of Wonders" by Chris Tomlin.
5 Many, O LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done.
The things you planned for us
no one can recount to you;
were I to speak and tell of them,
they would be too many to declare.
The biggest mistake that non-believers make is thinking that we as Christians don't struggle with what life has to offer. Everyone experiences issues and critical decisions, but Christians have God to seek for guidance - that's the significant difference. Still, even with this guidance we can get caught in the whirlwind all around us and sometimes relate good circumstances to how glorious God is and vice-versa.
The thing is one lousy day or one really good day can quickly flip-flop the next. There is no way we can interpret day-to-day God's plans for us (based on the events). It's all about seeing the forest for the trees!
With that said, do understand God's goodness and the evidence of that around you. This will give you a beautiful display of God to share with others starting today.
If you're ever ready to call judgment on God just because of only one day of your life, then try and refrain from that mindset. Think about all the positives in your life and certainly praise God for those. Ask God to help you live according to his will and to be grateful even when things aren't going so smoothly.
Feel free to go back to December 3 and listen to "God of Wonders" by Chris Tomlin.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Our Trust.
Psalm 40:4
4 Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
What's your trust? Is it money? Will it be money someday you get while working some of your first jobs? Is it physical attractiveness? These are just a few examples of what some of us consider to be our trust.
In David's time, everyone seemed to believe in a God. Even if it wasn't the same God, they believed in something. They also believed everything happened for a reason, good or bad.
A lot of times we look up to those who have higher class than us and we try to imitate what they do. The funny thing is that fails us. Quit trying to be someone or something you're not. Be like God!
Take some time and think about what you trust. God should be our greatest source of trust. He has every right to be acknowledged. God is the provider of joy.
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if everyone tried to be exactly like famous people? Ask God to let you go to him with great trust everyday.
4 Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
What's your trust? Is it money? Will it be money someday you get while working some of your first jobs? Is it physical attractiveness? These are just a few examples of what some of us consider to be our trust.
In David's time, everyone seemed to believe in a God. Even if it wasn't the same God, they believed in something. They also believed everything happened for a reason, good or bad.
A lot of times we look up to those who have higher class than us and we try to imitate what they do. The funny thing is that fails us. Quit trying to be someone or something you're not. Be like God!
Take some time and think about what you trust. God should be our greatest source of trust. He has every right to be acknowledged. God is the provider of joy.
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if everyone tried to be exactly like famous people? Ask God to let you go to him with great trust everyday.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Music is a Gift from God.
Psalm 40:3
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.
Doesn't it seem like now, more than ever, people love music? I know I do. I'm sure that's certainly true for many others with all the gadgets online, including music which is right at our fingertips. Technology has allowed CDs to be replaced by iPods. It has revolutionized the music industry in many ways; some ways are good and some that have negative impacts. I know it certainly has increased illegal downloads online, which definitely hurts musicians.
Anyway, I must say the only music that truly satisfies me is Christian music. While I do have some secular songs (just rock) on my iPod, I primarily ignore it and go right to the good stuff. When I'm driving, I choose to listen to Christian music.
Even in the Bible's time, music was good. David says that music brings out the best of God. God rewrites the mp3 players and iPods of our heart by saving us from the world's destruction and heartache. If you listen to God's music, it gives you reasons to sing about the joy that God has which he brings to us on a level which we can receive. Finally, have you ever noticed how everyday you hear a song on the Christian radio that describes how your day is going? It's not a coincidence!
Do you sing songs enough to God to show how you truly feel about him? Don't be afraid to sing a little about our one and only loving God...even if it's not in church. Worship God when you feel comfortable and soon it won't matter where you are...you will always worship him!
Given today's devotion, I must add in some music today!
P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.
Doesn't it seem like now, more than ever, people love music? I know I do. I'm sure that's certainly true for many others with all the gadgets online, including music which is right at our fingertips. Technology has allowed CDs to be replaced by iPods. It has revolutionized the music industry in many ways; some ways are good and some that have negative impacts. I know it certainly has increased illegal downloads online, which definitely hurts musicians.
Anyway, I must say the only music that truly satisfies me is Christian music. While I do have some secular songs (just rock) on my iPod, I primarily ignore it and go right to the good stuff. When I'm driving, I choose to listen to Christian music.
Even in the Bible's time, music was good. David says that music brings out the best of God. God rewrites the mp3 players and iPods of our heart by saving us from the world's destruction and heartache. If you listen to God's music, it gives you reasons to sing about the joy that God has which he brings to us on a level which we can receive. Finally, have you ever noticed how everyday you hear a song on the Christian radio that describes how your day is going? It's not a coincidence!
Do you sing songs enough to God to show how you truly feel about him? Don't be afraid to sing a little about our one and only loving God...even if it's not in church. Worship God when you feel comfortable and soon it won't matter where you are...you will always worship him!
Given today's devotion, I must add in some music today!
P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause.
Monday, February 1, 2010
God is Good Even When You're Waiting.
Psalm 40:1-2
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
It's the first day of the workweek and first day of February already. I'm going to kick off the first week or so talking about Psalm 40. David talks about times when he's in despair in this chapter. He more or less is anxious. So we'll take a closer look at that.
I want to start off by asking you how good is your God? Time to step off the pedestal for a minute and think about this question. Let your thoughts be not of you right now.
When you see something that's worthy of God-like behavior, doesn't it feel pretty good? Why is that? Because it's true! God is mighty.
It also feels good because the bottom line is God is our God and we're a part of his family. This was all possible because of the blood of Jesus. Go ahead, and remind others of God's goodness by mentioning he's a God of endless love and endless mercy.
Meanwhile, it's a wonderful feeling to be rescued by anyone, but in particular, rescued by God. Eventually you learn to trust him and lean on him. He's never late, which can help you have patience. Finally, once he picks you up, he always puts your feet on solid ground.
Make an extra effort to talk about God wherever you go today. Also, if you are waiting on God today, he's still the same good God that he was yesterday, trust me. Just wait patiently.
Listen to "Came To My Rescue" by Hillsong today. It's the first time I've heard it and it's beautiful!
P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause.
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
It's the first day of the workweek and first day of February already. I'm going to kick off the first week or so talking about Psalm 40. David talks about times when he's in despair in this chapter. He more or less is anxious. So we'll take a closer look at that.
I want to start off by asking you how good is your God? Time to step off the pedestal for a minute and think about this question. Let your thoughts be not of you right now.
When you see something that's worthy of God-like behavior, doesn't it feel pretty good? Why is that? Because it's true! God is mighty.
It also feels good because the bottom line is God is our God and we're a part of his family. This was all possible because of the blood of Jesus. Go ahead, and remind others of God's goodness by mentioning he's a God of endless love and endless mercy.
Meanwhile, it's a wonderful feeling to be rescued by anyone, but in particular, rescued by God. Eventually you learn to trust him and lean on him. He's never late, which can help you have patience. Finally, once he picks you up, he always puts your feet on solid ground.
Make an extra effort to talk about God wherever you go today. Also, if you are waiting on God today, he's still the same good God that he was yesterday, trust me. Just wait patiently.
Listen to "Came To My Rescue" by Hillsong today. It's the first time I've heard it and it's beautiful!
P.S. If you have trouble with the video stopping and starting, keep the video paused, and let it "buffer" (load) as it's called for a while. You will see the red bar along the bottom advance (speed depends on your Internet connection). Wait until that bar gets pretty far along (I'd say more than halfway) before you play the video and it shouldn't pause.
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