We're nearing the end in this journey thru the book of Psalms and I've been thinking and praying a lot about where to go from there. seems a lot like God is leading me to Girl Eats Popcorn Continuously. several people reading this just went Huh? it was an acronym I just used that I learned yrs ago when trying to memorize the books of the bible. what it stands for is Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. See about a month ago Marion was asking me where to start when reading the bible. most pastors suggest John but she asked for the most practical life guide portion to the bible and to me the books I listed is where I pointed her. .To me Paul's letters were life guides to new believers. so please be in prayer about that because I have never tackled anything of this nature. Also I'm still fighting an ongoing battle trying to get my schedule changed at work so I can have more time with my wife. so please keep praying about that.
Psalms 148
I had something happen Monday night at work that hasn't happened in a while and I admit it shook me. I've had bad customers most are upset and I realize it's not my fault. Had a man question the amount of intelligence I had 3 times and ask to speak to someone smarter than me. It's rare that I get a full on personal insult like that. Like I said it shook me because it hurt. It was at that time I turned to God's word because I wanted to lash out I wanted to be angry. After the attack I started reading Psalms 148. Then I prayed that God would bring someone in that person's life to introduce them to God.
1-4. A call for heavenly things to praise God.
5. "Let every created thing give praise to the Lord for he issued his command and they came into being." That includes you and me we are called to praise God because he made us.
6. He set everything in place forever and ever and God's word will never be revoked. If you think your life is in chaos guess what God is still in control.
7-12The Psalmist ain't messing around here he wants everything and everyone to praise God. Imagine in your head Michael Buffer in his distinct voice saying "Let's get ready to Praise!!!!!!!!!"
13. God's name is great and his glory is over all the earth and heavens.
14. Be faithful to God he will make you strong and honor you.
I want to close with this thought. a few yrs ago WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels left the wrestling business. The reason he gave was because he lost his smile. Perhaps you're beat up, frustrated and hurt. Today open God's word, praise him, pray and turn things over to him let him restore your smile. This past Sunday Kacy Benson said something that hit home with me that I struggle with daily. "We are influenced only to the degree that we allow." Before Jesus left the earth he mentioned sending the Holy Spirit who would be our comforter. How often do you just set your defenses aside and let him comfort you?
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus by Hillsong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czxd5oa-gi0
To God be the glory by Praisecharts Band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BFmfPJ_a9c
In majesty he will come/Majesty by Sandi Patti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuffczgTZ7c
I will rejoice by Sandi Patti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j91iNBmdr5w
When life gets broken by Sandi Patti and Heather Payne(from Point of Grace) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8xpFS-5f_8 this is a song I discovered by accident but it is so beautiful.
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