Give me a word, Lord: PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL

Psalm. 103:20-22 Praise the Lord, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands. Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels  who serve him and do his will! Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom. Let all that I am praise the Lord. I reflect back onContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL”

Give me a word, Lord: I AM NOT IN CONTROL, BUT I KNOW WHO IS

Psalm 103:17-19 But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything. Isaiah 26:20 Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut theContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: I AM NOT IN CONTROL, BUT I KNOW WHO IS”

Give me a word, Lord: DIDN’T GET WHAT I DESERVED

Psalm 103:6-10 The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according toContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DIDN’T GET WHAT I DESERVED”

Give me a word, Lord: SWEETER THAN HONEY

Psalm 19:10 They are more desirable than gold–than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. My morning Bible study today was Psalm 19:7-14. David, the psalmist, is explaining what a true treasure the Word of God is. I love to read Psalms. David surely had a way withContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: SWEETER THAN HONEY”

Give me a word, Lord: SUNRISE

Psalm 19:1-4 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,  and their words to all the world. IContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: SUNRISE”

Give me a word, Lord: KEEP PRAYING

Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I haven’t always been a prayer warrior. It has taken almost 55 years to become the person I am today, and likely that is the result of many hours of prayer from my grandparentsContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: KEEP PRAYING”

Give me a word, Lord: ENOUGH FAITH?

I Kings 17:15-16 So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days. There was always enough flour and olive oil left in the containers, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah. We studied this scripture in Sunday School yesterday, and one key question really stood out toContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ENOUGH FAITH?”

Give me a word, Lord: STANDING UP OR SITTING DOWN?

Philippians 1:27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith,Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: STANDING UP OR SITTING DOWN?”

Give me a word, Lord: LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Philippians 2:14-16 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you willContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS”