Psalm 103
Inspired thots
How wonderful to be able to praise God for all He is besides what He has done. It is good to acknowledge the mercy and grace of God in our lives; He who forgives and loves abundantly; how great is our God!
The soul tends to be easily swayed with the cares of life; how important to remind the soul to stay on course with God. Hence, Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me! Indeed the Lord is overall; He reigns whether man acknowledges or not.
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Friday, February 1, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
God - the Center of All Things
Psalm 102
Inspired thots
One would experience loneliness and dejection when sin is present as God is holy; hence, the smart person would quickly confess and repent before God to re-establish the relationship. David does this very well with quick praises and thanksgivings offered in honor of God.
He acknowledges his sin before God and plead for mercy from death. For he knows that God has regard the prayer of the destitute. God is good to restore those who repent from their sins to come back to His fold. Protection and blessings abound.
Inspired thots
One would experience loneliness and dejection when sin is present as God is holy; hence, the smart person would quickly confess and repent before God to re-establish the relationship. David does this very well with quick praises and thanksgivings offered in honor of God.
He acknowledges his sin before God and plead for mercy from death. For he knows that God has regard the prayer of the destitute. God is good to restore those who repent from their sins to come back to His fold. Protection and blessings abound.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Only By God's Grace & Mercy
Psalm 101
Inspired thots
NO matter how righteous one desires to be, it is impossible to achieve it by one's own strength; for man is fallible unlike God. One can only cry out to God for His grace and mercy to carry the individual through to achieve God's righteousness. Otherwise, it is self righteousness.
One can become arrogant in desiring only the best for self with a lot of wishful thinking unless it is to still the soul and be humble along the way. It is not for the individual to destroy another who may be arrogant in heart.
It is up to the Lord to avenge and judge. It is best to leave it to the mercy and grace of God in His own timing. As Jesus said to Peter of John, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?"
Take care of self before the Lord; each is accountable to Him.
Inspired thots
NO matter how righteous one desires to be, it is impossible to achieve it by one's own strength; for man is fallible unlike God. One can only cry out to God for His grace and mercy to carry the individual through to achieve God's righteousness. Otherwise, it is self righteousness.
One can become arrogant in desiring only the best for self with a lot of wishful thinking unless it is to still the soul and be humble along the way. It is not for the individual to destroy another who may be arrogant in heart.
It is up to the Lord to avenge and judge. It is best to leave it to the mercy and grace of God in His own timing. As Jesus said to Peter of John, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?"
Take care of self before the Lord; each is accountable to Him.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
A Joyful Heart
Psalm 100
Inspired thots
Praising God is always appropriate anytime anywhere. The psalmist calls for a joyful sound to the Lord as His people enter His presence. There is SO much to praise God for; it is good to give thanks to Him and bless His holy name.
What a great psalm to start the day! Offer to God the best of Praises to get the day right and the Lord fills the heart with joy! Hallelujah! It is not about 'ME' but HIM.
Inspired thots
Praising God is always appropriate anytime anywhere. The psalmist calls for a joyful sound to the Lord as His people enter His presence. There is SO much to praise God for; it is good to give thanks to Him and bless His holy name.
What a great psalm to start the day! Offer to God the best of Praises to get the day right and the Lord fills the heart with joy! Hallelujah! It is not about 'ME' but HIM.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Reciprocal Relationship
Psalm 99
Inspired thots
The Lord NEVER fails to reciprocate His love to those who seek Him; He WOULD Be FOUND by those who seek with an earnest heart. What a great and mighty God we have; who responds to His people with more than what is offered. Surely God does not owe anyone anything.
However, He IS Holy; and where there is sin, one would face the wrath of God unless repentance and confession are in place. He speaks to His people and protects them who flee to Him.
How fitting to PRAISE and EXTOL our LIVING God who reigns over heaven and earth! Hallelujah!!!
Inspired thots
The Lord NEVER fails to reciprocate His love to those who seek Him; He WOULD Be FOUND by those who seek with an earnest heart. What a great and mighty God we have; who responds to His people with more than what is offered. Surely God does not owe anyone anything.
However, He IS Holy; and where there is sin, one would face the wrath of God unless repentance and confession are in place. He speaks to His people and protects them who flee to Him.
How fitting to PRAISE and EXTOL our LIVING God who reigns over heaven and earth! Hallelujah!!!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Celebrating Victory with God
Psalm 98
Inspired thots
When one is on God's side, there is bound to be a great celebration of victory; for our God is a triumphant and victorious God! There is no one quite like Him; hence, it is appropriate to sing forth new songs of victory as He vindicates His people.
God judges rightly; the whole earth shall see His righteousness and justice. His people shall rejoice and break forth in songs of praise; else, the whole of creation will! God is never lack of anyone or anything to praise Him!
Inspired thots
When one is on God's side, there is bound to be a great celebration of victory; for our God is a triumphant and victorious God! There is no one quite like Him; hence, it is appropriate to sing forth new songs of victory as He vindicates His people.
God judges rightly; the whole earth shall see His righteousness and justice. His people shall rejoice and break forth in songs of praise; else, the whole of creation will! God is never lack of anyone or anything to praise Him!
Friday, January 25, 2013
SONG of Majesty
Psalm 97
Inspired thots
How good it is to be awoken early in the morning at dawn to praise God through His word! The Lord sustains those who walk before Him. He reigns! and the earth rejoices. How much more if we allow God to reign within us; how great would be our rejoicing and joy! How much we miss out when God is not declared over our lives.
The Lord preserves the lives of his saints with deliverance and love. How Great is my God! Blessed be YOUR name, O Lord!
Inspired thots
How good it is to be awoken early in the morning at dawn to praise God through His word! The Lord sustains those who walk before Him. He reigns! and the earth rejoices. How much more if we allow God to reign within us; how great would be our rejoicing and joy! How much we miss out when God is not declared over our lives.
The Lord preserves the lives of his saints with deliverance and love. How Great is my God! Blessed be YOUR name, O Lord!
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