To God Be The Glory April 30, 2018

Philippians 4:20  (NIV)

20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

What will we share in eternally with God? His glory! What led Israel through the wilderness and shown upon the face of Moses? His glory. What is too wonderful and marvelous for us as humans to behold? His glory. So what should we do when we are seeking to honor God? Give him the glory that is due him. Praise him in glorious songs. Bring honor to Yahweh's holy name!

Thought for today: Do I engage in things that hinder my praise?

You Better Think April 29, 2018

Philippians 4:8  (NIV)

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Let's get our minds out of the gutter and get our hearts set on God's glory.

Thought for today: Is my mind set on an elevated purpose?

Revival, Renewal and Restoration April 28, 2018

Psalm 85:6  (NIV)

6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

God loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel that their rebellion would drive his presence and blessing from them. But with their genuine repentance, their confession of sin, God joyously returns to their lives to bring revival, renewal, and restoration.

Thought for today: Can I recognize and am I prepared for revival?

Keeping Watch April 27, 2018

Psalm 121:8  (NIV)

8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Does it matter to anyone that I'm here? Does anyone notice when I'm gone? Does anybody care if I make it home or never leave the house? The answers? "Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!" The LORD, the Savior of Israel and the Father of Jesus knows all about us and our comings and goings. He will watch over us, now and forevermore.

Thought for today: Do I live like God sees my movements?

No Sleep April 26, 2018

Psalm 121:3  (NIV)

3 He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;

I still remember when my children were little. I would sneak in and watch them sleep. Sometimes it was to check on them when they were sick. Sometimes it was to just sit and pray for them, joining the Lord as he watched over them while they slept. Sometimes it was to bathe myself in the grace and wonder of God's love for giving me such blessings. Even now that they are much older, I still love to look in on them and pray, marveling at the wonder of these precious gifts from the Father. To know that my Abba Father looks at me in the same way, but with even greater delight and joy, fills me with unspeakable wonder.

Thought for today: Do I know and trust that God sees morning, noon and night?

Looking For Help April 25, 2018

Psalm 121:1-2  (NIV)

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

Since God could speak into existence the universe, and since God knows our names and the number of the hairs on our head... surely we know that we can go to him for our help. Let's lift up our eyes and our hearts to El Shaddai, Lord God of the Mountains and know the Almighty sees our needs, hears our requests, and cares about our hearts.

Thought for today: Do I pray before a begin to act?

Walk It Like I Talk It April 24, 2018

Proverbs 10:21  (NIV)

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.

I have several friends who are very wise in the way they speak. When they do speak up, everyone listens attentively because their words are always wise, well-timed, and worthwhile. Their righteous lives and careful use of words blesses and nourishes all who listen. There are others, however, that are constantly talking about everything and spending little or no time practicing what they preach. Their words are discounted as nothing more than their own desire to hear their own opinions about matters on which they know nothing.

Thought for today: Are my words empty and hollow?