Promises for the Battle
Praise
Beatitudes #8—Able to Praise
Fortunate are those who live in your temple and praise you continually! Fortunate are those who are strongly inclined to go worship you! Psalm 84:4–5 O Lord, our God, King of the Universe, today we celebrate the privilege of praise. While we cannot all be tasked with the duty of constantly acknowledging your consistently superior … Continue reading
Courage #9—Encouraged Praise
If I say, “My foot is slipping,” you sustain me, O Eternal, with your extravagant kindness. When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, your consolations delight my soul. Psalm 94:18–19 O Lord, I have often felt like Jehoshaphat when he prayed before battle with the armies of Ammon and Moab, “We are powerless before this … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #8—Worship
Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Eternal; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Isaiah 25:9 Hallelujah! O God, seated on the heavenly throne, salvation comes from you and from the Lamb! As true worshipers we … Continue reading
Freedom #10—Praises for Freedom
Thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Romans 6:17–18 Liberating Lord, I have never felt so free as when I am bound to you. … Continue reading
Loving God #8—Loving Praises
I love you, Lord, because you have heard my pleas for mercy, and listened to me. It seemed as if the ropes of death tightened around me, I was confronted with trouble and sorrow. Because of your reputation for integrity I prayed, “Please, rescue me!” You have been gracious, righteous and compassionate to me. You … Continue reading
Speech #8— Controlled for Praise
O Eternal, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk with integrity, work righteousness, and speak truth in their hearts. They do not slander with their tongue, nor do evil to a neighbor, nor take up a reproach against a friend. Psalm 15:1–3 Fellowship with you is … Continue reading
Comfort #8—Comforted Praise
The Eternal has comforted his people. He has bared his holy arm in the sight of all the nations so all the ends of the earth may see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:9–10 On a hill far away, on an old, rugged cross, you comforted me, O God. Contrary to expectations, you rolled … Continue reading
Christmas 2022—Advent Trumpets
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. … “Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord.” Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God. Luke 2:9 The Lord himself will come down from heaven with … Continue reading
Prayer #9— Glorious Answers
Call upon me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor me. Psalm 50:15 Because of my love for you, O God, I sought your help and you delivered me. Because I rely on your reputation, you set me securely in a place of refuge. As I walked through the … Continue reading
Grace #8—Glorious Grace
God lovingly predestined us to adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace … which he lavished on us with all wisdom and insight. Ephesians 1:5–8 Gracious Father, creator of the universe, at your pleasure and through your Son, the gift of life … Continue reading
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