Witnessing to God's Greatness...

For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations; I will sing praises to your name.                                                        ~2 Samuel 22:50

The 22nd chapter of 2nd Samuel is one of David's songs, a psalm if you will of praise to the LORD.  In the first 49 verses, David lists a multitude of things that the LORD has done for him, and then concludes by saying "for this", for all the things that you have done for me LORD, "I will praise you..."

As we read this song of David (2 Samuel 22:1-51) it is clear that he is praising God for specific things God has done for him...  Some of them include David's praising the LORD for saving him from real enemies who would have actually killed him in battle...  for giving him victory over enemies and making him king over Israel...  for giving him, as king, strength and power so that people of foreign nations submit to his rule...

As we read this song of David, we see how David is giving a testimony, a witness to the greatness of the LORD.

Like David, we can be a witness and give a testimony to the greatness of God.  We can remember things that God has done for us, and like David, say, "for this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations; I will sing praises to your name."

If you are willing to do this, you will find that God will provide opportunities for you to tell others what God has done for you... not to tell them what they have to think or to believe, but just to share how God has worked in wondrous ways in your life, and how you praise God for it.

Are you willing to be a witness of what God has done?

Renewal, Transformation and God's Will...

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will.   ~Romans 12:2


In what way do you go about "renewing" your mind?  How you renew your mind, and who or what you allow to be a part of that renewal, will most likely determine how you are "transformed"...  If you wish to know God's "good, pleasing and perfect will" for your life, then God's Holy Spirit must be the One in whom and through whom your renewal is accomplished.

Just something for you to reflect on as you go about your Saturday activities...

A new commandment I give you, that you love one another...  John 13:34

Day 17... The Lenten Journey Continues...

One of them, an expert in the Law, tested him with this question: "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

     ~Matthew 22:35-40


Do all the good you can,
By all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.

     ~John Wesley


As you reflect back on how today has gone, how have you done in the categories of loving God and loving others?

Monday morning scripture....

This one speaks for itself.  I pray each of you has a day filled with God's blessing!!

"In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait in expectation."

~Psalm 5:3  (NIV1984)

Sunday worship...

Praise the LORD!

Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty firmament!

Praise Him for His mighty acts;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!

Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Praise Him with clashing cymbals!

Let everything that breathes praise the LORD.

Praise the LORD!
~Psalm 150 (NKJV)

put this on your calendar!!

No matter what your daily schedule already looks like, adding these activities will bring you untold blessings and help you focus on what is truly important.  God bless you today!!  

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!   

~Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)

Schedule for today: 
Wake up:  Worship the Lord 
Mid-Morning: Snack on Scripture
Lunch: Listen to the Lord
Mid-Afternoon: Meditate on your blessings
Dinner: Discuss His Faithfulness
Bedtime: Thank Him as you retire in the evening.
~while the actual author of this schedule is known only to God, it was contributed by Nellie, my sister in Christ.

daily scripture

Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; 
   I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. 
Lead me in the right path, O LORD, 
   or my enemies will conquer me. 
Make your way plain for me to follow.
~Psalm 5:7-8  (NLT)

scriptures for a good nights sleep...

"I will lie down and sleep in peace,

   for you alone, O LORD,

   make me dwell in safety."    
~Psalm 4:8  (NIV1984)

"I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me."    
~Psalm 3:5  (NIV1984)


Sleep well, knowing who holds you in His hands!!

daily scripture...

May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put together - spirit, soul and body - and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ.
~1 Thessalonians 5:23 (MSG)

daily scripture

He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
and what does the LORD require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
~Micah 6:8 (NRSV)