Psalm 92:1
Category: Praise
1 Chronicles 29:13
Psalm 69:30
Thankfulness to Show the Gospel
I chose the gospel as my word for this year. This verse is part of the reason why. I am thankful that God saved me from my sins through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. I want to live so others see how good God is. If people know the truth of Who God is, I believe we would see a drastic change in our world. The goodness of God overcomes the ugliness of sin.
Today I am thankful for the gospel and the difference it can make in our lives.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for providing the gospel through Jesus Christ. Thank You for being so good. Please help me to show Your goodness to others. I want others to see Your goodness in my life. I praise Your name.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Thanksgiving and Praise
Can you believe it is November? There have been times the last two years when it felt as time stood still; however, as usual, time flies by and I wonder what happened.
I want to take November to talk about thankfulness again this year. When times get tough, I find it much easier to complain. I want to be thankful more often. Writing about thankfulness helps me do that.
Today I want to start with thankfulness for God’s Word. Today’s verse tells us about the usefulness of the Bible. We have a whole list of how the Bible (Scripture) prepares us to do good works.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Your Word. I am thankful for the instruction it gives me. I praise Your name!
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Uncomplicated
I have talked the last couple weeks about trusting in Jesus Christ to save us from our sins. Some think that to have a relationship with God, there is a difficult formula to manage. No, it is very simple. Romans 10:9-10 tell us that it is as simple as confession (saying, “I’m sorry”) and belief that God has done what He says. Jesus did the hard work when He died on the cross. He took the penalty on Himself.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for providing such a simple way to have a relationship with You. You are worthy of all worship, but You made a way for us to come to You. I praise Your name.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Focusing on God’s Goodness
I know it can be so easy to fall into the pattern of looking at the difficult things we face in life. When we focus on the negative, we forget God’s goodness. I think we know God is good, but we need to remember and think about the ways God is good.
God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us from our sins. God provides for our needs and often wants. God only gives good gifts (James 1:17). So, the next time the weight of trials threatens, take refuge in God. You can “taste and see” that God is good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the good gifts You give. Thank You that I can take refuge in You. Thank you for the opportunity to “taste and see” that You are good!
I praise this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Praise for Daily Help
I survived another week working smack dab in the middle of supply chain. Things are still crazy due to the upheaval over the last year and a half. And no, supply chain professionals aren’t going to fix it all. When you look at many of the reasons behind the issues, we don’t have control over those things. But I digress.
The reality, no matter the reasons, is that life is still tough. I am so thankful that God is willing and able to hold me up throughout the challenges I face.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing me through another challenging week. I praise You for the salvation You have so freely given.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
When I Feel Alone
Last week I wrote about never being alone. It is true – when a person places their trust in Christ, they will never be alone. However, there are tough times when we feel alone. We need to remember that we should be seeking God on a daily basis. God holds on to us, but also asks us to seek Him.
The next time you are feeling alone, think about how much you have been seeking Christ. If you have – keep seeking Him. If you have not – start seeking Him today. He will allow you to find Him (Jeremiah 29:13).
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us to seek You. Thank You that it is possible to find You. Please help me to continually seek You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Who Hears Prayer
The Psalms are filled with praise and encouragement. This one starts with praising God and recognizing that He is worthy of worship. Then we are reminded that God is the one Who hears prayer. For Almighty God to be willing to listen to us is an amazing thing. God is in charge of the universe, but He still wants us to come to Him.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that I can come to You and bring my requests. Thank You for your leading in my prayers. I ask that You would be at work in hearts so more would cling to You and bring their requests to You. Thank You that You listen to all who come to You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 