Most storms last longer than we prefer. But our Heavenly Father is leading us to the place where we can have peace, contentment, and even joy, whether the sun is shining or the storm is raging. He is calling us to be free of fear; calling us to trust Him more and experience His calm within the storm. (S. Troxel)
Roy Coy in one of his daily devotions said that he read a story about an old gentlemen that was known for his godly life. One day, someone asked him, "What do you do when you are tempted, old man?" He replied, "I just look up to heaven and say, 'Lord, your property is in danger.' "
Roy Coy in one of his daily devotions said that he read a story about an old gentlemen that was known for his godly life. One day, someone asked him, "What do you do when you are tempted, old man?" He replied, "I just look up to heaven and say, 'Lord, your property is in danger.' "
Believe it or not, one of the keys to deliverance from fear and worry in the midst of life's storms is to praise God.
Are you willing to bless the Lord in the midst of life's storms? King David said that he blessed the Lord at all times in all situations through all of life's circumstances.
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together. I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.
(Psalms 34:1-4)
God delivers us from our fears and worries through the praise and worship!
TUESDAY SCRIPTURE:
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
(Psalms 34:1)
What often prevents us from praising God in all situations is our own stubbornness, and God warns us that stubbornness is a hardening of our hearts toward God, and therefore like going out and worshipping other gods.
WEDNESDAY SCRIPTURE:
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He also has rejected you from being king."
(1 Samuel 15:23)
Don't allow your heart to be hardened toward God. Lift up your voice and praise the Lord in the midst of the dark days as well as the sunny days. You will bless others as you do so, and you will be delivered from your fears.
Yours in Him,
Pastor B.
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