As we come before the Lord either alone or together with others, is our mind focused on praising God for all He has done in our lives? God sought us when we were in the pit of our existence and brought us to a place where we could receive new life through Jesus and live out the plan He had in mind for us from long ago. God knew us before we were even born and watched us make the mistake of trying to live life on our own terms. What a blessing when we could finally say to God, “Take my will and my life and make them conform to the plans You have for me.” Now we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and an inheritance in Heaven that is beyond the reach of change or decay.
Praise the Lord and pray in his name! Tell everyone what he has done. Sing praises to the Lord! Tell about his miracles. Celebrate and worship his holy name with all your heart. Trust the Lord and his mighty power. Remember his miracles and all his wonders and his fair decisions. The Lord is our God, bringing justice everywhere on earth. He will never forget his agreement or his promises, not in thousands of years. (Psalm 105:1-5, 7-8 CEV)
Previously we lived a life that brought us to a place where we were powerless over our dependencies and our life was completely unmanageable. Now we can celebrate the gift of eternal life because Jesus rose from the dead and God has given those who believe in His name this priceless gift of a life with Him forever. Even in this world God works on our behalf working all things together for our good and fulfilling His great and precious promises to us. With God in our lives, we are truly blessed.
God is so good, and by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on. God has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear. (1 Peter 1:3b-4 CEV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Today on this blessed Sunday, I want to give thanks to You for all You have done and continue to do for me. I am forever thankful that Your Word brings me life and with You I am truly blessed. Amen
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