May 5, 2020

PRAISE HIM

Psalms 112:3 (113:3)

From the rising of the sun to its setting,
Praise the name of the Lord.

Personal Challenge

Sometimes we get so caught up in the cares of this world that we forget that it is our Lord who will see us through the dark times as well as the bright times. If we take the time to praise Him continually, we will see His hand at work at all times. Glory be to God!

May 6, 2020

I HAVE LOVED

Psalms 114:1-2 (116:1–2)

I have loved, because the Lord Shall hear the voice of my supplication;
For He inclined His ear to me,
And in my days I shall call upon Him.

Encouraging Words

We can love others the way that God wants us to because He has loved us this way. His love for us goes beyond any form of earthly love that we can summon up. By calling up Him, knowing that He will hear our voices, we can learn to love others as He loves us. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

May 4, 2020

FOR THE UPRIGHT

Psalms 111:4 (112:4)

For the upright, light springs up in darkness,

For he is merciful, compassionate, and righteous.

Encouraging Words

Are the rewards, or benefits, for trying to live an upright and godly life worth it? Absolutely. There are many, but the Psalmist points out one specific benefit here. When we choose to live our lives in ways that glorify our Lord, we will have His light spring up in those times of darkness in our lives. He will always pour His mercy and compassion on us. Glory be to God.

May 3, 2020

HIS WONDERS

Psalms 110:4 (111:4)

He made a remembrance of His wonders;
The Lord is merciful and compassionate;

Encouraging Words

Our Lord has done many great things since the dawn of creation. It is good for us to remember this for in seeing His great works and His love for His children we see how merciful and compassionate He is toward us. Glory be to God!

May 2, 2020

Saint of the Week

St. John Chrysostom

May 1, 2020

WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING

Psalms 110:10 (111:10)

The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
A good understanding is in all who practice it.
His praise continues unto ages of ages.

Encouraging Words

True wisdom and understanding do not come from the books that we read and the scholars that we follow. These may provide us information, but unless we approach them with fear and respect of the Lord, our source of truth, we gain that information in vain. Jesus is our source of truth, He is Wisdom. Without Him, anything else that we attempt to learn is misdirected. Glory be to God!

April 30, 2020

HIS MERCY IS GOOD

Psalms 108:21-22 (109:21-22)

But You, O Lord, O Lord, deal mercifully with me for Your name's sake,
For Your mercy is good.
Save me, for I am poor and needy,
And my heart is troubled within me.

Encouraging Words

Do we have a close enough relationship with our God to ask Him to deal with us in His own way? Do we trust Him that much? We can. It is our choice to give our all to Him. His mercy is good and He will be merciful to us. Glory be to God!