We typically view this Scripture in regards to baby announcements. I love that and yet, I wonder -could we make even more of this glorious text? What would happen if we believed this as children and adults? We have been created by the most artistic force in the universe!David penned this in the most interesting order -PRAISE FIRST. He calls us to praise God “because”. Our flesh says ,”God, we will only praise you IF”. With His help, we can see His handiwork & respond in gratitude . How is my day different if I BELIEVE this? How is your day different if BELIEVE this? I have a suspicion that we would all live in unparalleled freedom & gratitude.
(Pic courtesy of KOR Education School 🙂
Healthy Over Hot, Character Over Cool, Less Over More
Pray today that our culture would:
1.Value Health over “Hot”
2. Value Character over Cool
3. Value Purity over Immorality
4. Value Hard Work over Easy Luxury
5. Value Commitment over Convenience
6. Value Less over More
7. Value Depth over Distraction
8. Value Humility over Celebrity
9. Value Love for Others more than Love for Self
10. Value Jesus over the world
“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed EARNESTLY that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.” James 5:17
“I Have Loved You With An Everlasting Love.” Jeremiah 31:3
This verse has brought clarity throughout my life! I was driving and listening to a “big sister in the faith” on the radio and she would close every radio segment with this verse. In the midst of challenge or blessing, His constant LOVE shatters my preconceived notions of “love”. His love is not dependent on my moods or my obedience! He loves because He IS love. (I John) He loves you completely, fully and for all time.