When the LORD restored his exiles to Jerusalem,
it was like a dream!
We were filled with laughter,
and we sang for joy.
And the other nations said,
"What amazing things the LORD has done for them."
Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us!
What joy!
Restore our fortunes, LORD,
as streams renew the desert.
Those who plant in tears
will harvest with shouts of joy.
They weep as they go to plant their seed,
but they sing as they return with the harvest. NLT
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How Great You are O Sovereign King! There is none like You! There is no God but You! I have heard You with my own ears.
Lord, overwhelming sorrow tries to take me away from You. Battered and bruised by the battle with the enemy, a fountain of tears flow from my eyes. Wounded and worn out, I weep. Gripped by grief, I'm a miserable mess. In anguish I cry out to You: "Here I am. Rescue me! Restore my fortune! Swing open the heavenly gates! Bring me back to Your pleasant palace."
Graciously, You answer me and restore me to the prosperity of Your presence. You tell me to sow the seed of Your Word in the ground around my grief. You promise a huge harvest!
Obediently, I plant kernels of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and discipline in the soil surrounding my sadness. I water them with the steady stream of tears that flow down my soft face. And, then I patiently wait through the season of sorrow for the promised heavenly harvest.
When I joyfully return with baskets full of bountiful blessings I will share a foretaste of glory divine with those around me. They will notice that You have done amazing things for me! Together, we will sing, laugh and celebrate a yield of sweet succulent spiritual fruit. I believe that You will turn my hard situation into an enormous reward for the praise of Your glory! Amen.
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What has taken you away from your Sovereign King? It could be sin, addiction, false teaching, idolatry, ministering to someone needy, transition, a new job, busyness, or love to name a few. Identify the thing that holds you captive and break free! Plant the seed of His Word in the soil of your situation, water it with your tears and patiently endure while it grows. Then reap the bountiful blessed harvest and celebrate the amazing things the Lord has done!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Psalm 67: 5-6
Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.
Then the earth shall yield her increase;
God, our own God, shall bless us. NKJV
O Glorious God, You are my God!
Thank You for Your Living Word that tells us exactly how to work the land to produce bountiful blessings! We need to join together as believers and plow the field with praise even in the midst of our own problems and pain. Then the whole world will see how You work. The godless will see how You save. We need to joyfully shout:
S Our God is a God who saves! (Ps. 68:20)
A Awesome are You, O God!
You give power and strength to Your people. (Ps. 68:35)
L Your love stands firm forever. (Ps. 89:2)
You're eagerly waiting to give the gift of eternal life to everyone! (Rom. 5:17)
V You will rescue the weak from violence. (Ps. 72:14)
You will give them victory and crush their enemies. (Ps. 60:12)
A Direct access to Your wide open spaces of grace and glory are available to all
who know Your Son. (Rom. 5:2, Heb. 4:16)
T You will take Your people into glory; (Ps. 73:24)
And, free them from tyranny and torture. (Ps. 72:14)
I Instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance;
They will inherit unimaginable blessings and everlasting joy! (Isa. 61:7)
O You will rescue the oppressed,
because their lives are precious to You. (Ps 72:14)
N There is no condemnation for those who belong to You! (Rom. 8:1)
O Lord, let us together be happy and shout for joy because You judge us fair and square. Even
though You've seen the depth of our debt, You've graciously paid it in full with the blood of Your Son.
Display Your exuberance in us, O God! Let Your face shine on us. Mark us with grace and blessing so that the whole world will witness what a wonderful Savior You are! Hallelujah! Amen!
Jesus says you will be judged by the fruit you bear. (Matthew 7:17-19)
God's Word clearly tells us how to be blessed with everlasting fruit. We, the people of God, all of
us together, need to start singing His praises!
Instead of complaining we ought to be complimenting.
Instead of arguing we ought to be agreeing.
Instead of blaming we ought to be blessing.
Instead of grumbling we ought to be grateful.
Instead of accusing we ought to be interceding.
At all times we should praise Him with our words. Then, the whole world, not just our individual
communities, will see how He works. As we shout for joy during our difficulties people will hear and be saved!
Join me in plowing the fields with praise! Together we will be blessed with fruit that lasts forever. When we intentionally turn our complaints to praise, God will surely smile on us and bless our hearts.
God's Smile - His affirmation comes in the form of grace and blessing. When God smiles on you, you can feel it in every part of your life. - Henry Blackaby.
Let all the peoples praise You.
Then the earth shall yield her increase;
God, our own God, shall bless us. NKJV
O Glorious God, You are my God!
Thank You for Your Living Word that tells us exactly how to work the land to produce bountiful blessings! We need to join together as believers and plow the field with praise even in the midst of our own problems and pain. Then the whole world will see how You work. The godless will see how You save. We need to joyfully shout:
S Our God is a God who saves! (Ps. 68:20)
A Awesome are You, O God!
You give power and strength to Your people. (Ps. 68:35)
L Your love stands firm forever. (Ps. 89:2)
You're eagerly waiting to give the gift of eternal life to everyone! (Rom. 5:17)
V You will rescue the weak from violence. (Ps. 72:14)
You will give them victory and crush their enemies. (Ps. 60:12)
A Direct access to Your wide open spaces of grace and glory are available to all
who know Your Son. (Rom. 5:2, Heb. 4:16)
T You will take Your people into glory; (Ps. 73:24)
And, free them from tyranny and torture. (Ps. 72:14)
I Instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance;
They will inherit unimaginable blessings and everlasting joy! (Isa. 61:7)
O You will rescue the oppressed,
because their lives are precious to You. (Ps 72:14)
N There is no condemnation for those who belong to You! (Rom. 8:1)
O Lord, let us together be happy and shout for joy because You judge us fair and square. Even
though You've seen the depth of our debt, You've graciously paid it in full with the blood of Your Son.
Display Your exuberance in us, O God! Let Your face shine on us. Mark us with grace and blessing so that the whole world will witness what a wonderful Savior You are! Hallelujah! Amen!
Jesus says you will be judged by the fruit you bear. (Matthew 7:17-19)
God's Word clearly tells us how to be blessed with everlasting fruit. We, the people of God, all of
us together, need to start singing His praises!
Instead of complaining we ought to be complimenting.
Instead of arguing we ought to be agreeing.
Instead of blaming we ought to be blessing.
Instead of grumbling we ought to be grateful.
Instead of accusing we ought to be interceding.
At all times we should praise Him with our words. Then, the whole world, not just our individual
communities, will see how He works. As we shout for joy during our difficulties people will hear and be saved!
Join me in plowing the fields with praise! Together we will be blessed with fruit that lasts forever. When we intentionally turn our complaints to praise, God will surely smile on us and bless our hearts.
God's Smile - His affirmation comes in the form of grace and blessing. When God smiles on you, you can feel it in every part of your life. - Henry Blackaby.
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