HE IS ALL WE NEED​​​!

Psalm 37:39 – Devotional

Psalm 37:39

“The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in the time of trouble.“

Many of us who have traveled with children in the car remember the constant refrain from the back seat, “Are we there yet?” Hearing this over and over again can quickly become a source of irritation.

In the same way we expect God to act upon our requests on our schedule rather than on His. Joseph or Job are excellent examples of what it means to wait upon the Lord.

If God hears our prayer (and He does), why does it take so long for us to see the results? Certainly the element of timing may be involved, but we need to understand that we are part of God’s perfect plan at work.

Just because we do not receive answers in our timing does not mean God does not hear us, or that He is unconcerned about us. Remember that He is in absolute control and in His time the answer will come. Our part is to remain faithful and keep our eyes on Him, not on our request. “HE IS ALL WE NEED!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE ONE TO TRUST!

Psalm 118:8-9 –  Devotional

Psalm 118:8-9

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SEARCH ME LORD!

Psalm 139:23 – Devotional

Psalm 139:23

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties.“

During my years of service as a police officer I frequently had to search a subject to see if they had a concealed weapon or some type of contraband. When asked if they had such items it was common for the suspect to respond, “Search me!”

At home, when an item was mysteriously broken Joyce or I would ask who was guilty of breaking it. All too often we heard, “Search me?” I am sure that none of you had that experience with your kids. Right!!

Today’s Scripture is a heart-felt plea from the Psalmist David for the Lord to dig deep into his heart and expose the thoughts and intents that were hidden deep. It was David’s desire to discover his inner motivations so he could live his life in such a way that would be pleasing to God.

What is your personal motivation? Are you willing for the Lord to show you what is hidden deep within? Are there desires and motivations that are not pleasing to the Lord and prevent you from living a life of victory? Just be open and ask the Lord to search and show you your deepest need.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LET GOD’S GLORY SHINE!

Psalm 57:5 – Devotional

Psalm 57:5

“Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! Let Your glory shine over the entire earth.“

As we read through the Book of Psalms, It seems like many of them are written from the depth of trial and turmoil. I never cease to be struck by the gut wrenching honesty of expressing every type of human emotion.

The comfort I find as I read the Book of Psalms is that every trial I have encountered, or ever will encounter, has been encountered by the Psalmist and many times during the most terrifying situations.

I have come to spend much of my Bible reading in the Book of Psalms. At the bedside of someone nearing the end of their life, it brings comfort to know that the Shepherd who loving cares for them is the Good Shepherd who waits to welcome them to the place He has prepared for them.

Sometimes when I seem to have nothing more to give, I turn to the Book of Psalms and find that the Good Shepherd has directed my attention to just the comforting words that I need to perk up my spirits and get me back on my path to that home that He has prepared for me and all who have accepted Him as Savior and Lord!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM​​!

Psalm 33:1-3​ – Devotional

Psalm 33:1-3

“Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.”

What a wonderful woman! She stood under five feet and weighed less than 100 pounds. Because of being maltreated for an eye infection when she was only a few months old, she spent the remainder of her 95 years totally blind.

Her name was Fanny J. Crosby. This tiny dynamo wrote over 8,000 poems and hymns during her lifetime. She composed her poems and hymns entirely in her mind and then dictated them to a stenographer. She was said to be able to work on as many as twelve hymns at once before dictating them all out.

Fanny felt that it was a special gift from God that she should be blind all of her life, and she thanked Him for that gift. She felt that when she arrived in heaven, the first face she desired to gladden her sight would be her precious Savior. It was in 1896 that she wrote the hymn selected for this week.

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PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM!

1. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim! Hail Him! Hail Him! Highest archangels in glory; strength and honor give to His holy name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children. In His arms He carries them all day long:

Refrain: Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness; Praise Him! Praise Him, ever in joyful song!

2. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins He suffered and bled and died; He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation; Hail Him! Hail Him! Jesus the Crucified. Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows, love unbounded, wonderful deep and strong:

Refrain: Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness; praise Him! Praise Him, ever in joyful song!

3. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus our blessed Redeemer! Heavenly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever; Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet and Priest and King! Christ is coming! Over the world victorious, power and glory unto the Lord belong.

Refrain: Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness; praise Him! Praise Him, ever in joyful song!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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STANDING ON THE INSIDE!

Psalm 37:5 – Devotional

Psalm 37:5

“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He shall bring it to pass.“

One of my many problems as a young boy was that I could not stop talking. My mother said I sometimes drove her crazy. I find that hard to believe since I am so quiet now. RIGHT!! Anyway, back to the illustration.

This young boy was running around and creating such havoc that his mother grabbed him to make him sit on a footstool for five minutes. He immediately got up and she pushed him down again. This routine was repeated until she threatened to paddle him if he got up one more time. He finally got the message and sat down with his arms folded. He looked up at her and said, “I may be sitting down on the outside, but I am standing up on the inside!”

It is easy for us to be so active that we fail to take the time to listen to the Lord. It is far better to wait for Him than to run headlong with our own agenda. It is amazing the things you hear when you are quiet.

If you find yourself running through your days and weeks like a small tornado, I urge you to sit on God’s footstool and listen to His voice. It will most often come through a prayerful reading of His Word. JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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