Psalm 96:1-2
"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day."
Let's start off our week with a joyful noise! What is your favorite worship song to listen to in this season? π
"Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of Godβs presence."
-Proverbs 27:9
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Perspective is key! We must take every thought captive and get our perspectives correct so that we can take action to move forward.
π¨ REMINDER π¨
"The Good Mess: Finding Beauty in Imperfect Moments" by Pastor Debbie Morris & Pastor Elaine Fisher is out NOW! π
Acknowledge the issue by assessing the mess:
1. Are you far from God?
2. Are you far from your husband?
3. Are you distant from your kids?
People are in your life for a purpose, and theyβll have wisdom for you! π
Practical Tips in the Middle of the Mess: 3 "P's"
1. Presence - Get into community.
2. Prayer - Get in HIS Presence!
3. Posture - Is my posture "woe is me" or one of worship?
We have the opportunity to nurture & pour into the next generation. We can raise them up in the way they should go & when they are old they will not depart from it. The seeds we sow will come to fruition in God's timing. HE is the Lord of the harvest. π³
Ways for us to foster relationships: Pray for them, pursue them, cheer them on, believe in them. π
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Psalm 32:7-8 βYou are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.β
Deuteronomy 33:27 βThe eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, βDestroy them!β
2 Corinthians 1:9 βIndeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.β
James 1:12 βBlessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.β
Psalm 34:17-18 βThe righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.β