Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of "Camp Complaining"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command
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The Lord Jesus Christ, "the author and finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2), once marveled at the faith He found in a man. In fact, it's the only time in the New Testament record that we read of such a response from Jesus. On top of that, the man in question was not a disciple, a rabbi, or even a member of the Jewish nation. He was a Roman soldier - a centurion.
The account is given to us in … Continue Reading ››
"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God" (Psalm 43:5).
Psalm 43 has but five verses, and in those five verses there are four questions which all begin with the same word: "Why?" Sorrow and heaviness through different kinds of trials may prompt the soul to wonder and question. Neglect of spiritual things and disobedience to God may plunge the … Continue Reading ››
"When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path" (Psalm 142:3a).
Here was David, hiding in a cave from King Saul, probably the cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1). The cave was like a prison, a place you want to get out of, but can't. David expressed this as a prayer: "Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name" (Psalm 142:7a). Whatever prison you may find yourself in, there is One who can set you free: the Lord Jesus … Continue Reading ››
"For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe" (1 Thessalonians 2:13).
What does Paul mean when he writes "when ye received the word of God ... ye received it not as the word of men..."? This almost sounds like double-talk. In reality, it is two … Continue Reading ››
"[B]ut having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you..." (II Corinthians 10:15-16).
Faith Promise for missions becomes my expression of obedience to Christ's command, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15). He uses my faithfulness based on His promises to build His church worldwide. But how does the Faith Promise Plan work?
First of all, let's see what the … Continue Reading ››
"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer" (Psalm 19:14).
Communications experts tell us that the average person speaks enough to fill 20 single-spaced, typed pages every day. This means that, on average, we speak enough words to fill 2 books of 300 pages each month, 24 books each year, and 1,200 books in 50 years of speaking. Thanks to telephones, cell phones, voice-mail and … Continue Reading ››
"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and that that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much" (Luke 16:10).
Too many people are not faithful in little things. They cannot be depended upon many times to perform even the smallest duties. They do not always keep their promises. They make appointments and do not keep them. They fail to pay their bills in a timely manner. … Continue Reading ››
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not [do not give up]" (Galatians 6:9).
Dr. V. Raymond Edman, late President of Wheaton College, was famous for his slogan, "It's always too soon to quit!" If we are involved in big things, they are big enough for our God to handle. If we are involved in small things, they are not too small for our … Continue Reading ››
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore (Psalm 133:1-3).
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