Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are those who dwell in Your house and Your presence; they will be singing Your praises all the day long. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
—Psalm 84:4
Once in the habit of spending time with God, you will miss these encounters if you start your day without talking and listening to Him. You can spend time with God anywhere, while doing anything—in the grocery store, or while cleaning house, for example. I have had great encounters with God while driving my car.
God is always listening for the sound of your voice calling out to Him. Develop a ready ear for His voice too. Whatever you have to do today, do it with the Lord. Acknowledge Him and talk to Him about everything. You will greatly enjoy His company.
God Is Our Refuge
by Dr. Paul Chappell
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
Psalm 62:5–8
At a time when very few people had any interest in missions, an English shoemaker named William Carey became burdened for the world. He hung a world map in his cobbler shop, and began to pray that God would stir people’s hearts to reach the lost. Before long Carey, known today as the father of modern missions, was on the field in India himself. He labored there for many years, seeing many people saved. When he neared the end of his life, Carey asked for the following inscription to be placed on his tombstone: “A wretched, poor and helpless worm, on Thy kind arms I fall.”
God is our only source of strength in life, and He is our only hope of salvation. No matter how many things we accomplish for Him, it remains all of Him and none of us. The physical strength and mental capacity that allows us to accomplish what we do come from Him. The air that we breath and the earth that produces resources for our needs are not our work but His. And the people with whom we work and minister are created by Him.
There is a great need in our day for a renewed focus on the power and majesty of God Almighty. We need to resist the culture that degrades Him and stand in awe of His glory. We have been given the promise of Divine protection and power. Why then would we rely on what we can accomplish on our own?
Psalm 62:5–8
At a time when very few people had any interest in missions, an English shoemaker named William Carey became burdened for the world. He hung a world map in his cobbler shop, and began to pray that God would stir people’s hearts to reach the lost. Before long Carey, known today as the father of modern missions, was on the field in India himself. He labored there for many years, seeing many people saved. When he neared the end of his life, Carey asked for the following inscription to be placed on his tombstone: “A wretched, poor and helpless worm, on Thy kind arms I fall.”
God is our only source of strength in life, and He is our only hope of salvation. No matter how many things we accomplish for Him, it remains all of Him and none of us. The physical strength and mental capacity that allows us to accomplish what we do come from Him. The air that we breath and the earth that produces resources for our needs are not our work but His. And the people with whom we work and minister are created by Him.
There is a great need in our day for a renewed focus on the power and majesty of God Almighty. We need to resist the culture that degrades Him and stand in awe of His glory. We have been given the promise of Divine protection and power. Why then would we rely on what we can accomplish on our own?
Today’s Growth Principle:
Those who rely on God in faith for their help and hope will be never be disappointed.
Pray Anywhere
by Joyce Meyer - posted April 09, 2017Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are those who dwell in Your house and Your presence; they will be singing Your praises all the day long. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
—Psalm 84:4
Once in the habit of spending time with God, you will miss these encounters if you start your day without talking and listening to Him. You can spend time with God anywhere, while doing anything—in the grocery store, or while cleaning house, for example. I have had great encounters with God while driving my car.
God is always listening for the sound of your voice calling out to Him. Develop a ready ear for His voice too. Whatever you have to do today, do it with the Lord. Acknowledge Him and talk to Him about everything. You will greatly enjoy His company.
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