Psalm 100 highlights why we praise God. It explains what it means to rejoice - knowing that you are in God's hands, knowing that he made you, knowing that you were created and chosen for this. Yes, whatever you're going through, whatever phase you seem to be stuck in, you can rejoice in Christ. You are filled with purpose.
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Rattle!" - by Elevation Worship
I love this song, because it shows the true power that God has. So many lyrics in this song show how God is truly the Almighty King.
Some of my favorite lyrics:
"Open the grave, I'm coming out. I'm gonna live, gonna live again."
"I believe there's another miracle here in this room"
"Just ask the stone that was rolled at the tomb in the garden what happens when God says to move"
"Live! Live! Dry bones hear the word of the Lord!"
Matthew 5:11-16:
You are uniquely situated to shine a light for Christ. You are made to spread the Gospel. Shine! Don't hide your light. Don't change yourself to cover the light. Use the light Jesus has given you to do good and glorify God. Don't waste the Light that God put inside you. Use it! Share it! Live in it!
Isaiah 41:10
This verse is one that shows God is there for it all. This verse brings comfort, hope, peace, and the love of God to the suffering, the pain, the broken.
1) God is with you. No matter what, you are not alone.
2) He is God. He is Almighty. His plan is great and His Purpose is beautiful.
3) He will strengthen you. He helps you. He brings you hope even in the darkest times.
4) He is holding you. You are His Child and He will protect you.
5) He will fight for you.
God brings healing. God brings life. Put your trust into the Father -- you will not be shaken. God holds on to his Children. He is holding you. I know the road ahead is impossible. I know the suffering is more than you can handle. However, you have God -- the God of the universe, the God with a mighty plan, the God who works all things together for the good of those He loves & calls (Romans 8:28), the God who brought you life. He will rescue you. He will provide. He is the firm foundation. When you stand on the Rock, you are safe. When you stand on the Rock, you are freed.
Jesus provides peace. In fact, He is referred to as the Prince of Peace. I know the journey is difficult. I know it hurts, but Jesus will supply you with peace. Be filled with encouragement in knowing that God always provides. God is always there. God is always Mighty. ALWAYS! Know that God is enough. Know that in Jesus, you have a refuge from the storm.
I can praise God at my lowest, because He gives me hope. I've found that while it is hard to be happy in the midst of the storm: being joyful is completely different. It's having a light about you: a light that says, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. You are with me." It's knowing that Christ remains in & with you even though you're hurting. It's a different kind of smile: one that not only holds brokenness, but triumph over the broken.
God promises that His children will inherit His Kingdom! However, we will endure hardship. You will be tested, you will be hated, the world cannot stand the light that Jesus gives. Even in the midst of the pain, you will overcome! God is on your side! Gaining the freedom, hope, and joy that Christ provides is more than enough reason to keep going. Follow God's path! His plan will prevail!
God is constantly working. He is constantly moving. He is always working all things together (Romans 8:28). There are times when we may not even see Him, sometimes you feel so distant from God that you begin to wonder if He's really there. Let me tell you, God is working behind-the-scenes -- even when you don't see it. He is faithful, and He is so so good. Though it is difficult, surrendering your full trust to Him is so important. He is working in the big and the small. I constantly find myself repeating this or reminding myself of this. No matter what happens, it happens for a reason. It happens because God planned it. It happens because I am chosen and have purpose. In the midst of the storm, in the midst of the pain, in the midst of the darkest moments, God uses that to get you to where you were created to be. You are made for this moment.
Ephesians 3:20-22
Your faith moves mountains. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20
God brought you here. You belong here. You were made for this moment. You are here for a reason. God woke you up this morning. Do not give up. God is not done with you today. Keep your faith! Stand in God, you will not be shaken.
"For there is one God and one Mediator between man and God, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time."
1 Timothy 2:5-6
You know the Mediator, you have a relationship with Christ! Because you have a relationship with Christ, you have direct access to God's Presence. You no longer need to go through and authority or come as clean and holy to talk to God; you can come directly to Christ exactly as you are!
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