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3 Important Truths About God We Should Cling To

8/25/2023

Recently, my husband and I have been reading through the stories of the Bible with our daughter each night before her bedtime. Sharing these biblical accounts has not only been beneficial to her, as she is beginning to understand and connect the stories of the Bible, but it has also helped me to see them in a new light through the fresh eyes of my child. The last few weeks have found us chronicling Israel’s Exodus from Egypt and the years they wandered in the wilderness before finally entering the Promised Land. This period in the life of God’s chosen people is marked by a repeated pattern—one even our young daughter quickly picked up on.

God would deliver or provide for Israel in a miraculous/powerful way.
The people would be momentarily grateful for His deliverance and provision.
When the difficulty presented itself, the people would complain, leading to sin.

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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 123-124

8/22/2023

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“A Journey of #Worship” is a collection of fifteen #Psalms--120-134. These psalms are known as the Songs of Ascents. Sometimes, these psalms are also called the Pilgrim #Songs. Each chapter of “A Journey of Worship” includes a thoughtfully-curated #prayer. I love #praying #Scripture. I believe you will as well. You can instantly #download all fifteen prayers from our #Etsy site or download today’s prayers free here. #Biblestudy #Biblejournaling #womenoftheword #read #powerofprayer #devotional

A Journey of Worship:
The Psalms of Ascent

In ancient times, the Israelites took journeys to the temple in Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times.

Today, our places of worship are much closer, but we can still learn from this ancient practice. We still need to be reminded of God's goodness and these 15 Psalms do just that!

Read more about A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Bible Study here.

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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 121-122

8/15/2023

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In times of uncertainty and struggle, we often search for a source of help and strength. #Psalm 121, titled

A Journey of Worship:
The Psalms of Ascent

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6 Ways to Pray With Praise

8/11/2023

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Through #prayer, we seek #God, drawing nearer to Him. We confess our sins, ask for #forgiveness, and appeal for #mercy through prayer. Through prayer, we find comfort and express #gratitude. We intercede for others, as #Jesus intercedes for us (Romans 8:34), through prayer. #Praying with #praise is a way to express our gratitude towards God. It's also a way to communicate adoration to Him. Today, let's look at six tips on how to #pray with praise. #Bible #Biblestudy #praying #prayers #reading

The Bible describes our prayer life as a direct communication with God. In Hebrews 4, we are encouraged to approach Him boldly.

"Let us then with confidence [boldness] draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16

Through prayer, we seek God, drawing nearer to Him. We confess our sins, ask for forgiveness, and appeal for mercy through prayer. Through prayer, we find comfort and express gratitude. We intercede for others, as Jesus intercedes for us (Romans 8:34), through prayer.

Praying with praise is a way to express our gratitude towards God. It's also a way to communicate adoration to Him. Today, let's look at six tips on how to pray with praise.

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A Journey of Worship: Psalm 120

8/8/2023

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In ancient times, the #Israelites took journeys to the #temple in #Jerusalem to #worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times. We still need to be reminded of #God's goodness and these 15 #Psalms do just that!

A Journey of Worship:
The Psalms of Ascent

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Choosing Gratitude: Week 9

8/1/2023

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It's been good and helpful these last 8 weeks to focus on the subject of #gratitude. But today we must determine to move past the attitude of having seasons of #gratefulness to making gratitude a day-by-day, lifetime #habit. What does this look like? Is that even possible? How can we maintain this kind of attitude? Though gratitude is ultimately a work of #God in our hearts, it also involves effort on our part. There are things we can DO to grow in gratitude. #Biblestudy #amreading #goodreads

Hello, friend! Are you ready to begin your journey toward greater joy? Join us for our Summer 2023 Book Club-Style Bible Study. We're reading "Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy" by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. This book challenges and equips us to live a life of gratitude.

What is gratitude? Gratitude is a choice. It is a decision to focus on the good things in our lives, even when things are difficult. When we choose gratitude, we are choosing to be happy and content. Why is gratitude important?

Gratitude has many benefits, including:

Increased happiness and well-being
Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved physical health
Stronger relationships
Increased creativity and productivity

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A Prayer for the Broken-Hearted

7/28/2023

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The pain, the void, and the uncertainty -- as there are questions for those left behind that remain unanswered. I’ve cried countless tears, not only to have lost a friend but for his family, who are as dear to me as my own. When #tragedy strikes and the unimaginable happens, it feels impossible to think, to #pray. The words just cannot come, and if they do, they don’t do justice to what we're feeling and experiencing. Praise the Lord that He understands us even when don’t understand ourselves.

This past week my husband and I received some soul-crushing news. A dear friend of ours had ended his own life. While we knew that he had wrestled over the years with seasons of depression, most people would never have guessed that he had any such struggle.

He was one of the kindest, most effervescent, and most selfless people I’ve known. He loved the Lord and his family. He faithfully served the Church. But away from watchful eyes and in the private spaces of his heart and mind, he struggled. He fought until the very end to try to overcome the darkness and depression, clinging to His faith and Scriptures such as Psalm 143.

To say that his family and friends are gutted, not only to have lost him but in such a way as this, is an understatement. There are no words. For the past days, even now, it is all I can think about.

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