Ps. 77

God’s plan is for parents to train their children in Godliness and a healthy work ethic. They are not slaves … but it’s good for them to “Bear the yoke” in their youth. Show me a criminal, and I will point to an upbringing devoid of Biblical teaching.

They will in turn teach their children in like manner.

Ps. 77

God performs miracles for those He loves. It’s not wrong to seek them. We have power in the name of Jesus.

He turned the water into wine because He loved those at a wedding and wanted to be a blessing to them. He loves YOU and wants to do something special for you.

“Hitherto have you asked nothing in [His] name. Ask, and you shall receive that your joy may be full.” Jn.16:24

Ps. 75

Promotion comes from God. He raises one up and puts another down.

Promoting yourself is a fruitless task. Allow God’s gift in you to operate and flourish.

Ps. 71

Yes, even when I am old and gray-headed, O God, forsake me not, [but keep me alive] until I have declared Your mighty strength to [this] generation, and Your might and power to all that are to come.

I’m not that gray, but I am old. The older I get, the more I ask myself, “What do I live for?” The Psalmist found putpose in being able to faithfully declare the goodness of God to the coming generation.

I plan to do that next week when I am on vacation with my entire family in Minnesota.

Ps. 71

Praise should displace inappropriate content from our mouth. When we are tempted to malign people (or political parties) we should instead put attention on God’s greatness rather than the inadequacies of men.

(I needed this admonition)

Ps. 68

Life can weigh you down. Your mind can seem it will crumble because of problems or responsibilities. It happens to all of us.

Our key to survival is calling upon the Lord’s name. His presence IMMEDIATELY brings peace to our situation.

“Men don’t climb; they are lifted.”

Is. 40:31

A former Trinity Christian School student just completed the Western States 100 mile run. He placed 8th out of the finest distance runners in the world. It took him 15 hours to finish. Proud of him!

Life is an enduro run – not a sprint.

Ps. 66

When’s the last time you heard shouting to God in church? Maybe never.

We’ve all shouted at a ballgame, but probably not in church. We should, because God’s victories in life FAR OUTWEIGH the football teams’ exploits.

“Shabach” is a Hebrew word for praise. Wait for the leader’s signal, then lift up your voice to God!

Ps. 62

I pray this everyday.

What is power? It’s the possession of the ability to weild force, authority. or influence.

Nothing is done but that God originates it or allows it. If one thinks they are in control, they are naively deceiving themselves.

It’s wise to pray this and the entire “Lord’s Prayer” everyday to keep grounded on how life truly happens.

Ps. 61

God is always higher than us … or anything.

My mentor would always say,”What are you doing UNDER your circumstances?” And, “Men don’t climb … they’re LIFTED.”

Regardless of the despair of your circumstances, God wants to give you His hand UP. Call on the name of Jesus.