PRAISE THE LORD!

Psalm 113:3 – Devotional

Psalm 113:3

“From the rising of the sun to its going down the Lord’s name is to be praised.“

Many years ago I served as an associate pastor of a large church. There was an elderly man in our congregation that delighted my heart. He was filled with such praise to the Lord that it seemed he could not hold it in.

In my mind’s eye, I can still recall as he began to praise the Lord. It began as a soft and introspective praise and gradually increased in volume and intensity. His face would glow with delight as he would stand and praise the Lord.

There have been other people that I observed praising the Lord intensely yet in silence. Their praise was just as intense, but it originated in the heart and was directed to the Lord they loved and served.

Each of us are called to praise the Lord sincerely and frequently. No matter the time of day (or night) we are to praise the name of the Lord. If you have trouble getting up in the morning or going to sleep at night – try praising the Lord! It will give your life new meaning and purpose!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!

Psalm 29:2 – Devotional

Psalm 29:2

“Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”

There have been times in my life when I have worked in dirt and grime. By the time I had finished my work it seemed that I had been coated with the filth. I could hardly wait to take a shower and clean myself up. In this sin sick world we often need to come near God’s cleansing shower and experience His holiness.

Reginald Heber was born on April 21, 1783 in Cheshire, England, to a heritage of wealth and culture. By the age of five, he had read the Bible so thoroughly that he could give chapter and verse for many chance quotations.

He composed many hymns, but served his entire life without seeing them published. It was only after his death that as many as 57 of his hymns were recognized. It was to the Lord that he dedicated his works. Such is the case with this week’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy!

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

Holy, holy, holy! tho’ the darkness hide Thee
Tho’ the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

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May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PRAISING GOD!

Psalm 7:17 –  Devotional

Psalm 7:17

“I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness,
and will sing praises to the LORD Most High.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THIRSTING FOR GOD!

Psalm 63:1 –  Devotional

Psalm 63:1

“O God, You are my God; early in the morning I seek You. My soul thirsts for You. My flesh longs for You as if in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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WAIT IN SILENCE!

Psalm 62:5 – Devotional

Psalm 62:5

“My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.”

In a world filled with noise and turmoil, it is sometimes difficult to find a place where we can shut out the noise and confusion in order to hear the Spirit of God speaking to us.

I have found across the years that it is hard to shut out the noise and confusion of the world in order to be able to hear the voice of the Lord. For me, it is the Word of God (the Bible) that is the voice of God. It is always on target and on time!

I find that special place at least two times each day. The first is very early in the morning (3:00 or 4:00 a.m.). The second is the last minutes of the day as I lay in bed reading from the Book of Psalms. What a way to begin and end each day!

If you want to find a special blessing in your life, I encourage you to make an effort to begin and end each day by waiting in silence with the Word of God open before you. It will bless you richly!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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READY TO REJOICE!

Psalm 118:24 – Devotional

Psalm 118:24

“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

For many people this is a day of celebration and relaxation. On the other hand, there are those who experience pain and suffering that seems to never end. Only you know where you find yourself between the two.

In reading Psalm 118:24, it is evident that each of us determines how we will react to the circumstances of life. Some of the most upbeat people I have ever known endure pain and suffering that causes me to ache for them. I can’t!

While I may not be able to remove the pain from another person’s life, I can make every effort to be all God allows me to be in making the way easier for them. I can do that by rejoicing with them during their good times.

To be a blessing and not a blight, it is important to walk near enough to others to be a blessing and not so close that we become a blight. Our good intentions may often cause discomfort rather than comfort. Remember it is how others view our actions that lead to rejoicing or remorse. Get ready to rejoice!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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