Gospel Song of the Day – We Sing Praises
Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk47/2021) – Psalm 47
God the King of the Earth.
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
1 O clap your hands, all you people; shout to God with the voice of triumph and songs of joy.
2 For the Lord Most High is to be feared [and worshiped with awe-inspired reverence and obedience]; He is a great King over all the earth.
3 He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet.
4 He chooses our inheritance for us, the glory and excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah.
5 God has ascended amid shouting, The Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises in a skillful psalm and with understanding.
8 God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.
9 The princes of the people have gathered together as the people of the God of Abraham, for the shields of the earth belong to God;
He is highly exalted.
Psalm 47:1-9 (AMP)
Where’s Your Heart At? – Repost
The heart is a vital organ. Its function is to pump blood around our body and is situated in the centre of the chest; 2/3 of it is to the left and the other 1/3 to the right. It is this muscle that pumps carbon dioxide, iron, oxygen, proteins, red and white blood cells, plasma etc, in the form of blood, all around the body and through all other organs that we have. It is EXTREMELY vital. We are advised to keep our hearts healthy by excercising regularly and eating healthily; a reduction (or elimination) of fatty foods, sugar-sweetened drinks, processed and cured meats, no smoking, amongst quite a few other things, is a must. It’s not easy though; as I type I have just finished a whole packet of chewy sweets and taken a break for a moreish double chocolate biscuit with cream in the middle!
The spiritual heart, however, is not different at all. As the vital organ situated in our chest needs to be taken care of, the spiritual one needs to be kept in check frequently too. It’s important that we recognise the things we dwell on; things we do; and things we say. They have an affect! How many times have we done or said something without even thinking what the effects will be to the other person who will be receiving it. If we dwell on The Word we are guaranteed to have words springing forth, which will lift up and not tear down.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:21
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29
But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.
Colossians 3:8
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:6
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Our God wants all of us to be taken care of; both the physical and the spiritual. I mentioned some of the things required for the physical heart. The spiritual heart, however, can be strengthened by reading God’s Word, prayers, worship and meditation. Our spiritual heart includes our mind, soul, spirit, emotions, purity, strength and courage. These determine how we interpret information received and how we exchange information. Therefore, just as our physical heart is vital, so is our spiritual. Both go hand in hand. If you see someone that is aesthetically pleasing, your physical heart may skip a beat or flutter (I’m sure the younger readers can relate!). Any emotion; joy, anger, sadness, fear, surprise or disgust can cause a reaction in both your physical heart and your spiritual one.
Meditating on God’s Word will lead to positive thinking and, as mentioned before, from there you will begin to pray, praise and worship Him. All these things are not just limited to within a Church building, but in your home, as you walk down the street, whilst you work, at the gym. Anywhere. Anytime. You will find that once you do the aforementioned, you’ll feel a transformation taking place. No matter what the situation, there will be a scripture that will have an answer to calm your weary soul. In fact, for every emotion that we have there is a scripture that enables us to deal with it. Gospel songs (from a reputable artist) are filled with God’s Words; and God’s Word is a letter to us, a manual for life. It shows us the way we should live. The Most High God is our Manufacturer and The Holy Bible is our manual, which we need to read and digest, so that we can live this life He has given us to the best of our ability (with His assistance). There are times when things will break down, falter, we’ll lose bits but we can always go back to the Manufacturer to get replacements; get our cup refilled! Now, if we stay as close to Him as possible the fix will be immediate; sent to us by Special Delivery! We’ll be able to put our petition to Him as soon as possible BUT if we withdraw…..we will stay in our situation for a lot longer. Remember, He will neither leave not forsake us. Don’t allow things of the world to cover your ears or heart…..drown it. It may look cool, enjoyable and refreshing, but is it worth it? Don’t allow the gap to be too wide; you may not be able to recover!
Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of earthly possessions and be satisfied with what you have; for God Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. I will neither leave you nor forsake you.
Hebrews 13:5
So, I ask you again.
Where’s Your Heart At…?
Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – 01.12.21 – All Consuming Fire
I come like a flame of fire, burning everything in my path. I come like fire burning hearts and minds. I come like an all-consuming fire to capture my people.
Today welcome me as the consuming fire, welcome me to come and burn everything in your life, let me set ablaze that which is of me and burn up that which is not.
I am a jealous God, a God who sees and longs after the wholeness of who you are. I will not withhold myself from those who embrace me fully.
You have known the baptism by water, but now, my church, come and let me show you the baptism of My Fire.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”
Hebrews 12:28-29 (NIV)
I baptise you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Matthew 3:11 (NIV)
#lionbites
Sarah Young – Jesus Calling – Do All With Your Whole Heart
Be Still…….
Gospel Song of the Day – Be Still
Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk47/2021) – Psalm 46
God the Refuge of His People.
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to soprano voices. A Song.
1 God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], a very present and well-proved help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,
3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved; God will help her when the morning dawns.
6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He raised His voice, the earth melted.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has brought desolations and wonders on the earth.
9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Psalm 46:1-11 (AMP)
Wednesday Morning Prayer (Wk47/2021)
Abba! Father, I come before You giving glory, honour and thanks. This morning I come before You empty and ask for a filling to an overflow.
Today, I place myself, family, friends, loved ones and this day before You and ask You to have Your way. I pray for those who are not able to speak for themselves and intercede on their behalf. I pray that we may know You and the FULL power of Your resurrection. There are too many times we do not take You at Your Word, so on this day I ask You to have Your way in every conversation, task and situation we come across. I thank You for what You have done, are doing and intend to do, in our lives. There are those who have a loved one, or may be in a situation themselves, where Your Hand is required; provide a healing, correction, guidance and protection. Oftentimes there are no words but I thank You for Your Holy Spirit, which intercedes on our behalf. We thank You, the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, the Prince of Peace, the King of kings, the LORD of Lords and the Waymaker; before everything was, You were. When heaven and earth passes away, You and Your Word will remain. I thank You that You are a very constant help in times of trouble. My Father and my God, I trust in You.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (ESV)
4 Then I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength for nothing and vanity (pride, uselessness); however My justice is with the Lord, and My reward is with My God.”
5 And now says the Lord, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him and that Israel might be gathered to Him,—For I am honored in the eyes of the Lord, and My God is My strength—
6 He says, “It is too trivial a thing that You should be My Servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will also make You a light to the nations that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”
Isaiah 49:4-6 (AMP)
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:11 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect) and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
Amen (So be it)
Hebrews 13:20-21 (AMPC)
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