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"God Provides" by Matt Hastings
Psalm 34:1 (0) By David, when he pretended to be insane before Avimelekh, who then drove him away; so he left:
2 (1) I will bless Adonai at all times;
his praise will always be in my mouth.
3 (2) When I boast, it will be about Adonai;
the humble will hear of it and be glad.
4 (3) Proclaim with me the greatness of Adonai;
let us exalt his name together.
5 (4) I sought Adonai, and he answered me;
he rescued me from everything I feared.
6 (5) They looked to him and grew radiant;
their faces will never blush for shame.
7 (6) This poor man cried; Adonai heard
and saved him from all his troubles.
8 (7) The angel of Adonai, who encamps
around those who fear him, delivers them.
9 (8) Taste, and see that Adonai is good.
How blessed are those who take refuge in him!
10 (9) Fear Adonai, you holy ones of his,
for those who fear him lack nothing.
11 (10) Young lions can be needy, they can go hungry,
but those who seek Adonai lack nothing good.
12 (11) Come, children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of Adonai.
13 (12) Which of you takes pleasure in living?
Who wants a long life to see good things?
14 (13) [If you do,] keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from deceiving talk;
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A water pipe burst and we had to rip up all the floors in our house. The entire contents of our home were frantically packed and thrown into storage units until the work of restoration could be completed. During this time, our family of seven lived a bit of a nomadic life–staying here and going there. Just about every day, one of the kids would ask about an item they forgot. Our standard line was, “It’s probably in storage. You’ve survived this long without it; it’s obviously not that important.”
It’s amazing how much we add to our lives. I like my “stuff,” but I’m learning that the most important things in my life aren’t things at all; they’re people. The family and friends I share life with are the most valuable to me. Too often, we believe the lie of scarcity–that we need more to fulfill us, essentially saying that God is not enough. When I am tempted to believe that lie, I will remember that God has given us all a wealth of blessings in our relationships. He knows what we need and supplies it all.
-------It’s amazing how much we add to our lives. I like my “stuff,” but I’m learning that the most important things in my life aren’t things at all; they’re people. The family and friends I share life with are the most valuable to me. Too often, we believe the lie of scarcity–that we need more to fulfill us, essentially saying that God is not enough. When I am tempted to believe that lie, I will remember that God has given us all a wealth of blessings in our relationships. He knows what we need and supplies it all.
Hymn for Today: "Count Your Blessings" by Johnson Oatman Jr.
1. When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
4. So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
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Thought of the Day: Philippians 4:19 Moreover, my God will fill every need of yours according to his glorious wealth, in union with the Messiah Yeshua.
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Please Pray: For the development of Christian leaders in Saint Kitts and Nevis.-------
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