Good Morning!
Make sure you dress a little warmer today as it is only 38 degrees outside this morning! Burr! I am not a cold weather person, but guess it comes with the territory! :o)
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 136: One-liners to take a look back at all God did for His people. What "one-liners" would best describe all that God has done for you?
This is a Psalm of praise and thanksgiving and declaration. Verses one through nine are all about who God is and what He created! Awesome! His love endures forever!
Verses ten through twenty-six tell the story of the Israelites rescue from Egypt to the Promised Land. God took care of His people, just as He does today! "Give thanks to the God of Heaven." His love endures forever!
Sometime today or this weekend, let's try and write our own psalm (song) of praise and declaration. We can start with the first nine verses and then start our "one-liners". I will work on mine and then post it here to give you an idea of what it might look like! I am excited!
Have a great day! Enjoy this cool Friday!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 27th - Psalm 135
Good Morning!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 135: Does anything have first place in your life besides God? Those things are idols. We become like the things we idolize. Put God first.
This is a psalm of praise and of warning. The first four verses are of praise and that we should praise the Lord, our God.
I love to sing praises and to worship Him. I recently got back to singing with the choir and it brings joy to my heart. Last night we were rehearsing for Sunday and to hear the voices lifted up to Him in melodious harmony and praise was awesome! (We're practicing for the Christmas Concert too and that is going to be awesome as well!) God loves to hear our songs of praise! Sing to Him today!
Verses five through fourteen are talking of God's character and what He has done and can do. He is the One True God. He is the great Creator! He brought the Israelites out of Egypt. He protected His people and continues to do so today. I love verse thirteen: "Your name, O Lord, endures forever, your renown, O Lord, through all generations." HE is eternal!
Verses fifteen through eighteen discuss idols. I think the psalmist described them so well: made by the hands of men; have mouths, but cannot speak; have eyes, but can't see; ears, but can't hear and they have no breath in them. A few examples of today's idols: money, TV, video games and systems, food, travel, and just stuff. As Lisa said, anything you put first in your life, is an idol.
She referred to verse eighteen: "Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them."
The psalm ends with praise and that is what we need to do as well. Start your day with praise and end your day with praise. I like to praise all throughout the day too! :o) Put God first!
Have a great day!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 135: Does anything have first place in your life besides God? Those things are idols. We become like the things we idolize. Put God first.
This is a psalm of praise and of warning. The first four verses are of praise and that we should praise the Lord, our God.
I love to sing praises and to worship Him. I recently got back to singing with the choir and it brings joy to my heart. Last night we were rehearsing for Sunday and to hear the voices lifted up to Him in melodious harmony and praise was awesome! (We're practicing for the Christmas Concert too and that is going to be awesome as well!) God loves to hear our songs of praise! Sing to Him today!
Verses five through fourteen are talking of God's character and what He has done and can do. He is the One True God. He is the great Creator! He brought the Israelites out of Egypt. He protected His people and continues to do so today. I love verse thirteen: "Your name, O Lord, endures forever, your renown, O Lord, through all generations." HE is eternal!
Verses fifteen through eighteen discuss idols. I think the psalmist described them so well: made by the hands of men; have mouths, but cannot speak; have eyes, but can't see; ears, but can't hear and they have no breath in them. A few examples of today's idols: money, TV, video games and systems, food, travel, and just stuff. As Lisa said, anything you put first in your life, is an idol.
She referred to verse eighteen: "Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them."
The psalm ends with praise and that is what we need to do as well. Start your day with praise and end your day with praise. I like to praise all throughout the day too! :o) Put God first!
Have a great day!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 26th - Psalm 134
Good Morning!
What a wonderful evening we had at GEMS! Great food, Great fellowship, Great teaching - an awesome night! All the Little GEMS had fun too and were so excited! I am so blessed to be a part of this awesome ministry!
Lisa's Tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 134: It is such a joy to serve God by serving His people. Where do you serve? Blessings come to those who serve; May the Lord bless you.
Psalm 134: "Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion."
With service comes praise! They go hand in hand and it IS a joy to serve God by serving HIS people. There are so many different areas to serve within the church! You can choose to serve behind the scenes or in front, but you are missing out if you aren't serving! Praise the Lord as you serve; Praise the Lord for others who serve; Praise the Lord that you have the opportunity to serve; and Praise the Lord because HE is God!
I know the blessings received through serving and I am sure we all could testify to the many blessings we have seen and shared in the House of the Lord. Whether it be Kidsview, the Edge, One, Small Groups, The Well, Cafe 19, Music, Drama, or wherever - may you be blessed!
Where do you serve?
What a wonderful evening we had at GEMS! Great food, Great fellowship, Great teaching - an awesome night! All the Little GEMS had fun too and were so excited! I am so blessed to be a part of this awesome ministry!
Lisa's Tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 134: It is such a joy to serve God by serving His people. Where do you serve? Blessings come to those who serve; May the Lord bless you.
Psalm 134: "Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion."
With service comes praise! They go hand in hand and it IS a joy to serve God by serving HIS people. There are so many different areas to serve within the church! You can choose to serve behind the scenes or in front, but you are missing out if you aren't serving! Praise the Lord as you serve; Praise the Lord for others who serve; Praise the Lord that you have the opportunity to serve; and Praise the Lord because HE is God!
I know the blessings received through serving and I am sure we all could testify to the many blessings we have seen and shared in the House of the Lord. Whether it be Kidsview, the Edge, One, Small Groups, The Well, Cafe 19, Music, Drama, or wherever - may you be blessed!
Where do you serve?
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25th - Psalm 133
Good Morning!
Have you seen the forecast for today? 77 degrees with sunshine and wind! It looks like this will be our last day above 60 degrees and so enjoy it! I am not a winter person and will take every day I can get with the warmer temps. I will enjoy today and can't wait to see all of you tonight at GEMS!
Lisa's Tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 133: Living in unity means that sometimes, you have to die to your need to be right. God's love is not shown when we put another down.
This Psalm is short, but important. We all know how much nicer it is when everyone is getting along - as family, as teams, as small groups, etc. Verse one says it all: "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!"
Living in unity takes work and sacrifice as Lisa eluded to in her tweet. Sometimes we need to say no to what we want or to being right. There needs to be decisions made as a group and wisdom and discernment. As I said, it is work!
If you look at the last verse of the Psalm, we see that there is a promise if we live in unity - "For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore." We are blessed and have eternal life! Hallelujah!
Have a wonderful day and I hope to see you tonight!
Have you seen the forecast for today? 77 degrees with sunshine and wind! It looks like this will be our last day above 60 degrees and so enjoy it! I am not a winter person and will take every day I can get with the warmer temps. I will enjoy today and can't wait to see all of you tonight at GEMS!
Lisa's Tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 133: Living in unity means that sometimes, you have to die to your need to be right. God's love is not shown when we put another down.
This Psalm is short, but important. We all know how much nicer it is when everyone is getting along - as family, as teams, as small groups, etc. Verse one says it all: "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!"
Living in unity takes work and sacrifice as Lisa eluded to in her tweet. Sometimes we need to say no to what we want or to being right. There needs to be decisions made as a group and wisdom and discernment. As I said, it is work!
If you look at the last verse of the Psalm, we see that there is a promise if we live in unity - "For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore." We are blessed and have eternal life! Hallelujah!
Have a wonderful day and I hope to see you tonight!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24th - Psalm 132
Good Morning!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 132: David couldn't rest because he wanted to build a temple for the Lord. Does your heart burn to see God's will at work through you?
What drive David had. He was determined to build a temple for the Lord, a dwelling place. It was to be a place of worship. God promised David that it would be his family that built the Temple, the dwelling place for the Lord.
Verse 16 is prophetic in that God says, "He will clothe her priests with salvation." Speaking of His eternal dwelling place, Jesus came from the line of David, a High Priest that brought salvation through His death and resurrection. The second part of the verse says "her saints will ever sing for joy." That speaks of all the saints - that's us! We will sing for joy forever in eternity.
Back to Lisa's question: "Does your heart burn to see God's will at work through you?" Can you imagine if we all had that burning deep within us? What would God's church look like?
I pray that my heart will burn deeper to see God's will at work in me!
God gave us His command through Jesus - "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19,20
Does your heart burn to see God's will at work through you?
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 132: David couldn't rest because he wanted to build a temple for the Lord. Does your heart burn to see God's will at work through you?
What drive David had. He was determined to build a temple for the Lord, a dwelling place. It was to be a place of worship. God promised David that it would be his family that built the Temple, the dwelling place for the Lord.
Verse 16 is prophetic in that God says, "He will clothe her priests with salvation." Speaking of His eternal dwelling place, Jesus came from the line of David, a High Priest that brought salvation through His death and resurrection. The second part of the verse says "her saints will ever sing for joy." That speaks of all the saints - that's us! We will sing for joy forever in eternity.
Back to Lisa's question: "Does your heart burn to see God's will at work through you?" Can you imagine if we all had that burning deep within us? What would God's church look like?
I pray that my heart will burn deeper to see God's will at work in me!
God gave us His command through Jesus - "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19,20
Does your heart burn to see God's will at work through you?
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sunday, October 23rd - Psalm 131
Good Afternoon!
Have you had a good day so far? Mine has been great! First service at Eastview was great and this weather is wonderful! What a beautiful day!
Lisa's Tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 131: A weaned child has been told "no" by its mom so it will develop fully. Ever feel like God has answered your prayers with a "no"?
There are lots of times that it is really hard to say "no" to our children and yet we know that it is in their best interest! God always has our best interest in mind and sometimes has to say "no". We want our children to be fully developed young men and women as they grow and God wants the very same for us! He wants us to be fully developed and know His Word as we become servants in His Kingdom. We serve an awesome God, who loves us unconditionally and enough to discipline and say "no" at times!
I like verse 2 where the psalmist says he has quieted and stilled his soul before the Lord. When was the last time you did that? When was the last time that you just sat in HIS presence and listened and poured your heart out before Him?
I treasure those times when it is just God and me - a spiritual retreat! Let me investigate and seek His face - what do I need to change or move to receive a "yes" to my prayer?
Take time today to still and quiet your soul before God Almighty! Listen! Do you hear His voice? Read and meditate on His Word! "Be still and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgaHaioAjyg&feature=related
Have a great afternoon and evening!
Have you had a good day so far? Mine has been great! First service at Eastview was great and this weather is wonderful! What a beautiful day!
Lisa's Tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 131: A weaned child has been told "no" by its mom so it will develop fully. Ever feel like God has answered your prayers with a "no"?
There are lots of times that it is really hard to say "no" to our children and yet we know that it is in their best interest! God always has our best interest in mind and sometimes has to say "no". We want our children to be fully developed young men and women as they grow and God wants the very same for us! He wants us to be fully developed and know His Word as we become servants in His Kingdom. We serve an awesome God, who loves us unconditionally and enough to discipline and say "no" at times!
I like verse 2 where the psalmist says he has quieted and stilled his soul before the Lord. When was the last time you did that? When was the last time that you just sat in HIS presence and listened and poured your heart out before Him?
I treasure those times when it is just God and me - a spiritual retreat! Let me investigate and seek His face - what do I need to change or move to receive a "yes" to my prayer?
Take time today to still and quiet your soul before God Almighty! Listen! Do you hear His voice? Read and meditate on His Word! "Be still and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgaHaioAjyg&feature=related
Have a great afternoon and evening!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Saturday, October 22nd - Psalm 130
Good Morning!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 130: God forgives all our sins completely - what grace. Do we forgive others the same way in which we have been forgiven?
God forgives! He is unfailing love! With Him is full redemption! We are redeemed! Hallelujah!
In verse five the psalmist writes, "I wait upon the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope." Last Sunday we sang a song about this very verse - "Strength will rise when we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord."
When we wait upon the Lord and put our hope in Him, we are strong! We can face the trials and temptations of this world and be victorious. HE is with us!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 GOD who is unfailing love forgives all our sins.
I will return to the question that Lisa asked this morning - Do we forgive others the same way in which we have been forgiven?
It may not be easy, but with God - it is possible! Take it to Him and HE will give you strength as you wait upon Him!
Have a great day!
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: Psalm 130: God forgives all our sins completely - what grace. Do we forgive others the same way in which we have been forgiven?
God forgives! He is unfailing love! With Him is full redemption! We are redeemed! Hallelujah!
In verse five the psalmist writes, "I wait upon the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope." Last Sunday we sang a song about this very verse - "Strength will rise when we wait upon the Lord, wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord."
When we wait upon the Lord and put our hope in Him, we are strong! We can face the trials and temptations of this world and be victorious. HE is with us!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 GOD who is unfailing love forgives all our sins.
I will return to the question that Lisa asked this morning - Do we forgive others the same way in which we have been forgiven?
It may not be easy, but with God - it is possible! Take it to Him and HE will give you strength as you wait upon Him!
Have a great day!
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