Tag: praise
Run But Do Not Fear – Psalms 34
We normally view running from danger as an act of fear. That's okay. God gave us the emotion of fear to help protect us from danger. But as children of God, we Christians need not be fearful people. We can run from danger yet still not do so in fear.…
Lots of Reasons to Praise – Psalms 32+33
This week is Thanksgiving week. Need a reason to be thankful? Psalms 32+33 give us 10 reasons; perhaps more depending on how you read them. Regardless, we of all people should be grateful. And our gratitude should be seen by others as we offer daily praise to our God and…
Praise Instead of Pity – Psalms 30+31
As counselors, the most difficult people pastors have to work with are those mired in self-pity. The rebels don't last long because they don't want to be helped. Those who do truly want help and respond positively reap the benefits of doing so. But the person mired in self-pity is…
What Else Do You Need? – Psalm 16
This past Wed. night we were in Acts 4. At the end of the chapter we talked about the mindset of commonality among the thousands of new believers in Jerusalem. We talked about how they all pitched in and took care of one another, freeing up the Apostles to devote…
As a Man Thinks in His Heart – Psalms 13-15
In last week's study we looked up Prov. 23:1-8. We zeroed in on the idea that "as he [a man] thinks in his heart, so is he." In other words, the thoughts we entertain drive the decisions we make. As we'll see in today's text, a person's thoughts can be…
A Matter of Perspective – Psalms 10-12
I am often asked questions about why God does what he does; or why he allows certain things to happen. Such questions are often couched in the misconception that there is something wrong with God's ways. Maybe he is unjust. Maybe he's just a cosmic killjoy. But you know what?…
Worthy of Praise & Worship – Psalms 8+9
Have you ever put on some good Christian music and just let loose in praise and worship? By its nature, good music stirs the soul. God made it that way. So when music stirs the soul to praise and worship the LORD, it's even better! There is something unique and…
Only True God — The Song’s Title Says It All!
Kathryn Scott and Paul Baloche teamed up to write this beautiful song of humility and faith. Baloche covered it in his Our God Saves CD. It is one of the most humbling worship songs from the Integrity and Leadworship Songs collections. This one comes highly recommended if your worship team…
Offering the Sacrifices of Thanksgiving
Lev. 7:11-15 11 And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD. 12 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and…
I Praise You — Slow, Thoughtful Worship Ideal for Meditation
"I Praise You" was written during a period of deep reflection. Matt was considering what it meant to be content in all things. The apostle Paul wrote of his own contentment regardless of circumstances. This song speaks to that, and more. It speaks to the fact that God is worthy…