The title is a line from an excellent song from 1974: “All Day Song (Love Him in the Morning)” from the album Still Life, by John Fischer (a credited founder of “Jesus Music”). The image is Mr. Fischer in more recent years. https://johnfischer.bandcamp.com/track/all-day-song-love-him-in-the-morning Have you ever prayed or spent time praising God or worshipping Him, yetContinue reading “Love Him … in the in-Between Time When You Feel the Pressure Coming. Job 19:25-27.”
Category Archives: Praise
Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 2 of 2. Job 19:25-27.
Suffering is a universal truth of life. Everyone suffers, whether rich or poor, powerful or weak. As Jesus said, “He … causes the rain to fall on the just and the unjust” Matthew 5:45. Suffering does not become easier as you get older. When it hurts, it hurts! But handling suffering becomes easier—because with experience,Continue reading “Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 2 of 2. Job 19:25-27.”
Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 1 of 2. Psalm 22:3.
Praise is an essential part of your prayer life. Praise has so many benefits! The Bible is FILLED with words praising God. Use them. Praise God right now by reading the following words to the Lord: Dear God, we praise you for your grace and forgiveness: “You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. YouContinue reading “Praise: Talk to God About His Greatness, Part 1 of 2. Psalm 22:3.”
Praise and Thanksgiving: Two Keys to Mental Health. Psalm 46:9-10.
We understand the value of gratitude because it is talked about so often. Many non-believers in our culture talk about the “healing power of gratitude” and are dedicated to regularly giving thanks. Americans know that a posture of thankfulness helps us feel happier and more at peace. But there is another practice that may haveContinue reading “Praise and Thanksgiving: Two Keys to Mental Health. Psalm 46:9-10.”
THE COMFORT FOR EVERY ACHE. Psalm 22:3; 1 Thess. 5:16.
Do you know the wonder drug for hurting hearts? The universal cure that can replace grief with JOY? There is something you can DO. When life dumps you into an ocean of sorrow, you can sink or you can swim. You swim through worship. How? You lose a loved one, and go off somewhere toContinue reading “THE COMFORT FOR EVERY ACHE. Psalm 22:3; 1 Thess. 5:16.”
The Role of Praise. Psalm 100.
Christians know they should pray. Most of us confess sins now and then. We talk about reading, studying, and memorizing the Bible. But do you think about PRAISE? The Book of Psalms reminds us that we are here to praise God, and when we spend time praising Him, it blesses Him and it blesses us.Continue reading “The Role of Praise. Psalm 100.”
You Worship Better When Things Are Hard. Habakkuk 3:17-19.
I love it when life is good, when I can sit back with family and friends and smile at how wonderful life is. Bills are paid, I have a little money in the bank, everyone is healthy and happy, work is done and we can relax and be thankful. And that’s real thankfulness. It’s genuine.Continue reading “You Worship Better When Things Are Hard. Habakkuk 3:17-19.”
COPING SKILLS. Isaiah 45:6,21-23.
When you face your greatest disappointment, your deepest grief and loss, will you be prepared? THE BIBLE TEACHES COPING SKILLS: Number one—pray. Sounds obvious, but it is too critical not to mention. See, for example, Philippians 4:6-7. Number two—PRAISE GOD. This coping skill is not well known. But it makes such a difference. To praiseContinue reading “COPING SKILLS. Isaiah 45:6,21-23.”
Reboot.
Does every computer problem—every unexpected glitch, no matter what it is—provoke the question, “Did you try turning it off and back on?” A call to Microsoft customer service certainly begins that way. Same with your printer, your cell phone, your smart TV, your iPad. Why? It works. There’s something about powering down and powering up—andContinue reading “Reboot.”
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