I must admit I am looking forward to Christmas again. I broke out my emergency stash of Door County White Christmas Coffee today.
Well this is the third and last day for our series on count your blessings. I hope it made you think. God's word is living. When I open it and study it I expect it to do something. It is God's number one way that He communicates to us. The word can correct us, comfort us, guide us and instruct us. So always pray before reading and spend time afterwards in prayer listening. But expect God's word to do something when you are faithful and read it.
On to the series.
Psalm 103
1 A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.6 The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; 12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.13 As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. 14 For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. 15 As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. 16 For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more. 17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children, 18 To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them. 19 The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the Lord, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word. 21 Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure. 22 Bless the Lord, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Praise God Everybody!!!!!
Praise can't always just be a private affair. Everybody must know and acknowledge the greatness of our God who is in absolute control and all powerful. God deserves honor, praise, thanks and worship from everything He created. He deserves it from you. (vs 19-22)
Action Point:
Slow down and list all that God has done for you. Not only specific answers to prayers, but for all His gentle, strong ruling in your life, which is often behind the scenes and out of sight. Spend some time thanking God for all of these.
This has me laughing. For all of you who are data driven I may never hear from you again because you will be strapped to a lap top trying to record the impossible. No one can measure all that God does for us.
God bless,
Marty
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