February 25, 2010
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.
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(v.1) Praise the Lord!
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We have sinned.
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(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 these things this weekend? THIS IS SO IMPORTANT. Why should God continue to reveal Himself to people who don't even recognize, fully appreciate, or glorify His holy name?? READ JOHN 3:12. Jesus asks an inquisitive, wise, seeker of the Lord (ALL GOOD THINGS!) How Nicodemus thinks He can possibly understand heavenly things if he doesn't invest Himself in learning what earthly things Jesus has already showed Him to get His attention? We always want bigger and better... when it is already here in the first place. We just haven't invested ourselves. Think back to The 5.2 Story. Immediately after the miracle of provision, Jesus had to withdraw from the crowd because "They wanted to make Him a King." But... He already was a King!!! The people just weren't willing to recognize the difference, willing to accept that He knew more, and that He was far BETTER than an earthly King! Their worship was wrapped up in what THEY wanted! Remember. That's how you can KNOW HIM. That's how we open the door to seeing Him more. NOW.
4. (v.30) The sincerity of one man saved a multitude. How many times have we heard of God doing this?!?! Plant your feet. STAND. Learn sincerity through reality. YOU can be that person. TODAY.
5. Praise the Lord. Let ALL the people say "AMEN!" Praise Him for what He's done in the past. Praise Him for what He's doing today in allowing the priveldge of grace, mercy, and forgiveness through repentence. Praise Him that it IS His working, today. Now praise Him for what He can and will do as a result! Go forth with JOY. HE is in front of you now!!! Don't ever go back to the days where you didn't remember.
Have a wonderful weekend... I'm praying for a fresh start for each one of us! He will ALWAYS take us deeper when we ask.
For Discussion: What are some steps for practical application we should practice in our lives, to know, live, and share these points?
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February 25, 2010
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... Continue reading...
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February 24, 2010
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... Continue reading...
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February 23, 2010
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... Continue reading...
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February 12, 2010
Praise the LORD. How GOOD it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise Him! Psalm 147:1
Yes, it is so good to praise God with you!
Let's plant our feet. [Stop and pray]. Thank God for being the Great Teacher, the Merciful King, and ask for His guidance today.
The book of Psalms invests quite alot of time in teaching, encouraging, and illustrating [PRAISE]. I love that. I love that the book where we read the thoughts of even a suffering man, is the book intertwined with pr... Continue reading...
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February 9, 2010
Good Morning to YOU! I'm going to go straight into an awesome gift from God's Word for you to kick off your week! You're welcome! :)
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the Lord who counsels me, even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. You have made known... Continue reading...
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February 9, 2010
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... Continue reading...
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February 8, 2010
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. ... Continue reading...
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February 4, 2010
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... Continue reading...
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February 4, 2010
Good morning!!! Got your coffee and your Bible?! Awesome.
Please [stop] and praise God for something today. Ask Him to take you deeper than you've ever been before.
I so enjoy studying with you.
Lets get started! Joy. Rejoicing. In the midst of difficult circumstances.Are you kidding me?! No, my friends. I'm serious. We can have joy in the midst of a storm. In fact, it gives us strength and enables us to STAND.
Got your shovel out? Ready to dig deep with me?
Psalm 118:24 says "This is the day whic... Continue reading...
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| Photos by Beth Simmons STAND....right where you are! This Bible study was a huge blessing in my life as I was able to participate online while continuing my "at home care" of my mother! Each day I was able to draw out what was needed in my own life, and as I was able, I had the opportunity to share online with other participants what God's word was teaching me. The study itself invoked fresh thoughts of ancient scriptures - proving the enduring power and relevance of God's word. I recommend this study to anyone who wants to experience the awesome wonder of a loving God speaking to your heart. STAND is a down-to-earth look at what the Bible has to say about the difficult times that we all face in our lives. It looks at practical ways to make it through those times without feeling like you're drowning. It's great to study with other people and have such an easy format to share your thoughts and questions. (you can use my first name, last name, or anonymous - whichever you prefer) – Amy You can submit your thoughts by sending an email to the5.2project@gmail.com or simply drop your thoughts in the box above and they'll come straight to us. * Please put "STAND" in the subject line. We'll post your entry the same day. If the box fills up, that's ok! Just send us another one, or use the email address! Looking forward to hearing from you!!! Send us a picture of your rainy day (shoes... boots... bare feet... :) and we'll post them below! The5.2project.gmail.com |
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