How was your time in praise and worship yesterday? I hope it was sweet.

Let's pick up where we left off. Yesterday we hit 1-2.

1. (v.1) Praise the Lord!

2. We have sinned.

3. (v.7-29) We've talked often about the Israelites wallowing in their circumstances, rather than remembering the character of their God. Have you ever specifically praised Him for the history in the Bible? Have you stopped to witness, remember, and pull together God's hand in your own life? Will you stop and journal...

Good morning, How's it goin... and Happy Thursday to my wonderful friends! :) I hope you're doing well today!

READY TO PLANT YOUR FEET TODAY?!? Then... spend some time on your knees. Grab your Bible!!! (And of course, your coffee... ahem.)

Today, I had planned to wrap up our discussion of praise under the topic of "The Joy of Singing a New Song Unto the Lord" before we hit our next topic... of peace [Selah]. Sounds good, huh? However, this morning as I've been in His word and through my notes...

Good morning, friend! I hope you've had a good time [on your knees] this morning (have you tried that yet?). Got your coffee and your Bible?! This is going to be a great day.

We've been talking this week about praising. I've been so blessed to praise with you. We've talked about how praise is necessary for us to maintain a proper focus and perspective. And to fix our eyes on Jesus. We've also studied the example of Christ - knowing what He knew about the character of the God He served - and ch...

He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he [prepares the way] so that I may show Him the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23

[Stop.] Let's live what we know. We can't really start anymore... until we stop and go to the One we're following, the One we KNOW is trustworthy. Stop and thank Him for His trustworthiness this morning. Thank Him for His direction.

Those who KNOW your name will trust in you, for you Lord have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10

Praise His name. What is His na...

Ready to dig straight in?! Stop. Talk to our wonderful God.

Then... Let's go!

Read Psalm 4.

Especially notice: [6] KNOW that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself; the Lord will hear when I call to Him.

How do we KNOW... [VERB FORM...greater truth] that the Lord has set us apart? In other words, how should we LIVE what we KNOW here?

[5] Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord.

What are [right sacrifices]?
Read: Psalm 57:1, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Samuel 15:22, Psalm 5

Are you get...

Hi Guys!!! Hope you're doing great today! If it's starting slow for you... for ya grab some coffee! :)

NOW: Here's a treat for you:

You have filled my heart with greater joy than when grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:7-8

He has filled our hearts with greater joy! Have you allowed it to infiltrate your life?

No. Really. Have you?

He [alone] makes us dwell in safety. That in and of itself gives me great joy. ...

Hey guys! How is everyone doing?! I'm so thankful for your thoughts and discussion. We're all in this thing together. Let us know what you think!

Have you stopped to thank the Lord today for who He is? Please do... plant your feet. That's how we Stand.

Let's take JOY for another day. I like joy. Don't you? :) Check this out:

"... The joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10b

PLANT YOUR FEET.
So many times we think our purpose, our hope, and our ability are found in ["The joy..."] or ["you...

Good morning! :) Your responses are such a blessing to me, and I'm sure they encouraged others as well. I loved the analogy yesterday and it really helped me to think through the meaning of ASCRIBE... like Katey mentioned. I'd like to challenge you today to do your own word study on this, and on the word praise as well. See what you can dig up... and take the time to really think the meanings through to the point of application. Katey implied the “ownership” of the word ascribe... and tha...

Good morning, friends! I hope you were as blessed as I was after reading the Psalms! But hold on to your seats… or computer desks… because we're kicking off the week with some talk about praisin' the Lord.

What is praise exactly?! Let me [or the dictionary, rather] define it for you:the act of expressing approval or admiration or commendation. the offering of grateful homage in words or song, as an act of worship. Why are we discussing praise today, you ask? Well, its all throughout the Ps...