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Rejoice & Be Glad

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This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 (NASB) This is the day the LORD has made. Let us do all things without complaining and disputing or grumbling (Philippians 2:14). May we live in grateful appreciation for all that God is doing in our lives. Every day of your life was recorded in His book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (Psalm 139:16). Whatever you are facing today, God has a plan and what a wonderful, glorious plan it is! He will work it all together for good —the good, the bad and the ugly. Continually offer to God the sacrifice of praise from a grateful heart. And give thanks no matter what the circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Under the Mighty Hand of God

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Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, — 1 Peter 5:6 (NKJV) How do we humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God? By acknowledging that He is our Creator and everything we have accomplished in this world is because of Him and His grace and mercy. For in Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28). By recognizing that without Him, we have nothing of any value. We humble ourselves under His mighty hand, when we fill our mouths with thanksgiving to God and our hearts with grateful appreciation for ALL He has done and is doing in our lives. We humble ourselves when we stop trying to force our way and surrender all we do and say to His will and His ways (unconditional love and kindness). We are under His mighty hand, when we resort to His Word for answers instead of the world. Our heavenly Father knows best. He sees the whole picture from beginning to end. So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s str...

Grateful Appreciation

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Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting. — Psalm 136:1 (NAS) A mouth full of giving thanks begins with a heart full of grateful appreciation for all that God has done and is doing in your life. Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning (James 1:17). Let's be mindful of all the GOOD things we have to be thankful for!