August '13
Thanksgiving....
As Christians we have much to be thankful for... God has called us to Himself, given us a place in His family.. and a sure hope of an eternal future in Him (Ephesians 1:11) Throughout God's word we are instructed to come to Him in praise and thanksgiving.. from the plenty we have been given, we can give to Him. (Luke 6:38, 2Corinthians 9:11)
Psalm 100:4 contains a word picture of the way we are to approach God ~
enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise" *
Thankfulness draws us into the presence of God... and is also the way we are instructed to pray about any troubles (Philippians 4:6-7)
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O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion--
For more than conqu’rors we are!
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
(H Lemmel 1922)
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Thank God today and every day for all that He has given!a
Thankfulness draws us into the presence of God... and is also the way we are instructed to pray about any troubles (Philippians 4:6-7)
~
O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion--
For more than conqu’rors we are!
His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
(H Lemmel 1922)
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Thank God today and every day for all that He has given!a
(*further study: Before Jesus lived on earth (BC) and the Holy Spirit had been given to all believers (Acts 2..), God's presence was manifest in the Temple He instructed to be made (Exodus 25:8..).. this was after appearing to His people in the burning bush (Exodus 3- 4), cloud of His presence (Exodus 13 21-22) etc... ) Today (AD) believers themselves are temples of the Holy Spirit and together form a place where He dwells. (1Corinthians 6;19, Ephesians 2 21-22, 1Peter 2:5, Matthew 18:20).
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Here you will find help and information to encourage your Life with God*
I trust you will enjoy browsing and pray you will be inspired to "seek the Lord with all your heart"