PSALM 119:136 -My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. THEME OF THE DAY. THE BURDENED CHRISTIAN. Every human being has burdens. Every human being carries burdens. A burden is defined as something heavy upon a person. It could be literal like something too heavy to carry. It could be emotional that weighs a person down in…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Psalms
PSALM 118:24 –This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. THEME OF THE DAY. GETTING READY FOR THE DAY. Every person has routines in their lives. We are truly creatures of habit. And it is good to have routines. They build discipline and help us accomplish things of necessity in life. Routines may…
PSALM 109:4 – In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer. THEME OF THE DAY. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER? Let’s start out with a question, not one describing the theme of today’s nugget, but related – “What is prayer?” Some will answer, “It is asking God for things and help.” This is true, but…
PSALM 119:67 – Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your Word. THEME OF THE DAY. LET SUFFERING DO ITS GOOD WORK. Let’s take a journey back to a beautiful garden. It was perfect. Really. No thorns, no poison ivy . . . it was paradise. God made it so and then placed His choice and prized creation…
PSALM 119:5 – Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! THEME OF THE DAY. THE REALITY OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Take some time and meditate on the heart of the Psalmist in today’s scripture. Do we see the yearning in his heart for a life of consistent obedience to God’s Word? One can feel the longing within him…
PSALM 119:1-3 – Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! THEME OF THE DAY. BEING A HAPPY CHRISTIAN. No Christian wants an unhappy walk with the Lord. And neither does…