Psalm 130:7

Put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.

Hope is the thing inside that insists, despite all evidence to the contrary, that there is something better ahead. God promises redemption if we place our hope in Him. Today, whether you’re reaching for the stars or feeling like you’re barely surviving, remember that your faith in Jesus makes you a child of the King. You are royalty and royal blood forever flows through your veins, guaranteeing that even more than something better is ahead.

Ezekiel 37:1, 10
The hand of the Lord was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley, and it was full of bones. So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army.

In a vision, Ezekiel finds himself amongst dry bones which spring to life. This was God’s way of promising that He would make the broken nation of Israel new again. We all feel fractured sometimes by yesterday’s mistakes. If you’re constantly finding yourself beaten down by the past, remember, Jesus already took care of that at the cross. What’s done is done. God wants to restore you. Embrace your faith and be made new again.

Matthew 10:29
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. NIV

 

 

The idea that God not only treasures but keeps track of every creature on earth, even the tiniest living thing, is incomprehensible. Yet this is small compared to His zeal for us, shown by the ultimate sacrifice He made at Calvary. There is no greater love.

Worship today by seeing Him on the cross, holding in His heart every detail of your life. He values you more than anything. He will take care of you.

Psalm 139:16
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.   NIV

 

 

According to researchers, the odds of life on earth beginning at random are one in ten-unvigintillion (a number with sixty-six zeros behind it). In short, science dictates that a creator is responsible for the forming of living beings.

Did you happen by chance? No! God thought of you before time began and He numbered every hair on your head. Worship by appreciating the life that He gave you. Stand up and celebrate your amazing future!

 

Psalm 139: 7-10

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

 

 

On a recent cruise, looking to the horizon, I saw nothing but water. Even though there were almost five thousand people on board, I couldn’t help but think how terrifying it might feel to be alone on the open sea. I was reminded; no matter where we are, God is there, and His love is deeper than the ocean. Worship today by thanking Him for His presence as He faithfully wraps you in His arms.

 

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

 

 

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get (thanks, Forrest Gump). As we make life choices we often end up with something different than expected. But don’t let the fear of not getting exactly what you want keep you from setting goals, dreaming dreams and making a difference. Trust in the work God does that you can’t see. He is working for your good and He is for you!

 

 

At a concert, the band plays and the crowd roars, crazy excited over a favorite song or artist, the light show and the huge sound. An orchestra finishes playing Stravinsky and the audience applauds cheering Bravissimo! God’s glory shines brightly around us day after day. His strength is unexplainable, immortal, invisible. Worship today by raising your hands in thanks over all He’s done in your life. Stand and shout “Bravo” for the King of kings!

 

 

Psalm 139: 14

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.

 

 

Do you know that you are a result of God’s divine creation? Do you know how special you really are; how uniquely made; how gifted? Are you aware of how much potential you have; how much you can love; what you can do; who you can touch; what a difference you can make? Worship today by thanking God for how He has made you. Then use what He has given you to change the world.

 

 

PSALM 138:1

I will give You thanks with all my heart!

 

 

As a kid, I remember listening to family go round the Thanksgiving dinner table stating what they were thankful for. My turn, I would nervously blurt something like “MASHED POTATOES!”. “Lame!” I thought, my turn spent and I wanted to say so much more. However, God knew what I WANTED to say. Charles Spurgeon wrote, “It’s  not a matter of words so much as a matter of heart”. Today, from a grateful heart, give thanks.