It was the first day in her new job. She was somewhat apprehensive.
We prayed fervently for her success. At day’s end she texted, “My day was actually fun.”
“Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper (Psalm 146:5).”
I was setting up for the sale and she decided to help. The task seemed overwhelming, so she prayed, “Jesus, help us!”
Jesus helped us.
And I learned that she is a person who prays.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His faithful love endures forever (Psalm 107:1).
Consider and celebrate the faithful love of the Lord. For you.
Our prayers can give God glory. “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power (Revelation 4:11).
What we do can give God glory. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
You can give God glory!
I was in distress.
But the Lord heard when I called to him.
He has put joy in my heart (from Psalm 4:1-7).
They named him Emmanuel.
God with us.
We wanted him here
Hoped today
Would be his birth day.
But Emmanuel is with God.
We miss him.
Silently, his life speaks
God is with us.
We have this Promise
Eternal Life.
Us with God.
God with us.
Together forever.
Solomon dedicated the temple and the people saw the glory of the Lord fill it. They gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever (2 Chronicles 7:3).”
Those who see God’s glory are grateful for his love.
We can do so little. God can do so much. That’s why we pray.
The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles (Psalm 34:17).
Jehoahaz did what was evil in the Lord’s sight. So the Lord was very angry and he allowed him to be defeated repeatedly.
Then Jehoahaz prayed for the Lord’s help, and the Lord heard his prayer and provided someone to rescue him (Read the whole story in 2 Kings 13:1-9).
The Lord’s mercy is abundant.
There was excitement in my mom’s voice when I called. She just read Psalm 149:4, “The Lord takes pleasure in His people.” She said, “That’s me. The Lord takes pleasure in me.”
Think about that as you pray. The Lord takes pleasure in you.
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