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WORSHIP IN THE WORD
I love reading through the Bible with a theme in mind. This time I was seeking different ways to Worship God woven throughout the Bible.
Worship in the Word: June 2020
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. Gen 1:1-3
There was no heavens, until You spoke
There was no earth, until You spoke
The earth was formless, until You spoke.
The earth was dark, until You spoke.
Oh the power of Your voice Lord, Oh the power of Your words.
Oh the power of Your love, as You speak Your heart to me.
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Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;… God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Gen 1:26a &27
You made us in Your image Lord, You made us in Your likeness.
Every people group from every nation, You created from Your heart.
Every people group from every nation, has Your DNA running through their veins.
Oh how You adore the variety of personalities, eyes, noses, skin color, and more.
Oh how You adore the variety of Your beloved, whom You made in Your image.
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Then she (Hagar) called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God who sees”; for she said, “Have I even remained alive here after seeing Him?” Gen 16:13
Lord, You alone see everything, nothing is ever hidden from You.
You see every injustice, and offer Your comfort.
As we surrender injustice into Your hands, You will give us guidance.
Oh what comfort fills my heart, knowing nothing is hidden from You.
Yet when You see the hidden sin within my heart, You welcome my repentance.
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Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless. Gen 17:1
Lord, You alone are El Shaddai.
You alone, are God Almighty.
Who is like You? No one.
Who cares for me as You do? No one.
In Your presence I am blameless, In Your presence I’m undone.
In Your presence You’ve asked me to walk, what other god has ever done that?
How blessed I am to know and walk, with my El Shaddai.
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Is anything too difficult for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” Gen 18:14
There is nothing too difficult for you Lord.
There is nothing that You cannot do.
Everything bows to the power of Your words.
If You say I can, than I can.
If You say You will, than You will.
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Worship in the Word: Then the Lord took note of Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had promised. Gen 21:1
Lord You are faithful, so very faithful
You never forget Your promises
What You promise, You will fulfill
And Your timing is always perfect
Worship in the Word: Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water; and she went and filled the skin with water and gave the lad a drink. Gen 21:19
Oh Lord, You open my eyes when it’s time for me to see.
You open my eyes so I can see, the wonders of Your plan.
You open my eyes to Your spiritual realm, You open my eyes to Your earthly realm.
You open my eyes to see my heart, and You open my eyes to see Yours.
Oh Lord, You are my eye opener, how I praise Your name.
Worship in the Word: Now it came about at that time that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, “God is with you in all that you do; Gen 21:22
Oh Lord, I choose to let You in to all that I do
I choose to surrender my will to You
You alone are concerned with every detail of my life
You desire that we journey through life together
Oh what comfort there is, knowing You are always with me, in everything I do
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and live there, and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” Gen 35:1
Oh Lord, when You say to me – “Arise”, I will arise
Oh Lord, when You say to me – “Go”, I will go
Oh Lord, when You say to me – “Do”, I will do
Oh Lord, when You say to me – “Believe”, I will believe
Oh Lord, when You say to me – “Wait”, I will wait
Oh Lord, how You love to speak to Your children, how You love to share Your heart and plans
Oh Lord, open my heart and my ears to hear You when You speak
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer. Gen 39:21
Oh Lord, You are with me, You are always with me
When everything is going well, You are with me
When everything seems to be going wrong, You are with me
When death is crouching at the door, You are with me
Oh Lord, I need to stop and breathe You in, and embrace Your presence
Oh Lord, thank You for loving me and always being with me
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: He said, “Be at ease, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. Gen 43:23
Oh Lord, You are a God of abundant treasures
Your treasures come in many shapes and sizes
Your treasures bring life to your children
Your treasures reveal the love that is in Your heart
Oh Lord, open my eyes to the treasures in my life, that You’ve blessed me with
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. Gen 45:5
Oh Lord, You have a plan for my life
There may be times of turmoil, but You have a plan for my life
There may be times when I just don’t understand, but You have a plan
You may send me to places I’d rather not go, but You have a plan
Oh Lord, may I surrender all to You, because You have a plan for my life
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Because the midwives feared God, He established households for them. Ex 1:21
Oh Lord, Your goodness has no boundaries
Your blessings extend to all who fear You
There is none like You Lord, no not one
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. Ex 13:21
Oh Lord, You are my light, You are my guide
You are limitless in the ways You guide Your beloved children
Thank You Lord for Your pillar of cloud, leading me through my day
Thank You Lord for Your pillar of fire, leading me through my night
Oh glory to You God for the variety of ways, You choose to lead me each day
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent Exodus 14:14
Oh Lord, You are so amazing, You are so powerful
You fight for me because You love me
When You fight for me I can relax, I can be still, I can be calm
There’s no need to worry, to fear, or to fret, You’ve got this
You’ve taken the burden from me Lord, so now I will bask in Your presence, as You fight on my behalf.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and said, “ I will sing to the Lord , for He is highly exalted; The horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea.
Exodus 15:1
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I sing to You my Lord, for You are highly exalted
My enemies You have hurled into the sea
My enemies are no more
I can count on You, my Lord and Savior
You are my protector and the Lover of my soul
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will extol Him. Ex 15:2
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Oh Lord, You are worthy of all my praise
You are my strength and my salvation
You are the song that I sing throughout the day
I extol You in the morning, and I extol You in the evening
I will continuously praise Your name all the days of my life
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders? Ex. 15:11
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You, oh Lord, are majestic in Your holiness, there is no other like You
You are full of praises, and so worthy to be praised
You are a wonder working God, full of surprises for Your beloved children
You are my God, and how blessed I am to know You
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: In Your loving kindness You have lead the people whom You have redeemed; in your strength You have guided them to Your holy habitation. Exodus 15:13
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You my precious Lord, are overflowing with love and kindness,
I can feel it as it pours from Your heart
Your love redeems me, Your love strengthens me, oh the power of Your loving kindness in my life
I will yield to You as You guide me, totally surrendered to the desires of Your heart
Take me God, I’m Yours
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; EX 34:6
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Oh Lord, You are worthy of all praise.
Your compassion and graciousness spills forth from Your heart right to mine.
Your heart abounds in loving kindness and truth, and oh how my heart seeks Yours, when I meet with You in the morning.
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Worship in the Word: Then Moses said to Aaron, “It is what the Lord spoke, saying, ‘By those who come near Me I will be treated as holy, And before all the people I will be honored.’” So Aaron, therefore, kept silent Leviticus 1:4,10:3
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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, it’s an honor to call You holy.
It’s an honor to be in the presence of Your holiness.
It’s an honor to be in the presence of Your glory.
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Worship in the Word: May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you His favor and give you His peace Numbers 6:24-26
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Oh Lord, You are the God of blessings, and as Your beloved child, Your blessings for me are endless.
You are my protector Lord, therefore I have no fear.
Oh Lord, when You look at me, you look at me as a proud Papa, and smile from ear to ear. What joy there is in my heart when You smile at me.
Oh Lord, Your graciousness towards me fills my heart with such joy. Your graciousness is unmatched by any other.
Your favor and peace guide my day Lord, what a way to start and end my day with You.
Worship in the Lord: The Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s power limited? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.” Numbers 11:23
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Oh Lord, Your power has no limits. Your power produces the desires of Your heart. What You say will come to pass.
There is nothing that You can’t accomplish, nothing is beyond Your reach.
Oh the power of Your love, Your joy, Your peace, Your presence, Your word, Your promises. Oh the power of who You are.
Worship in the Word: God came to Balaam at night and said to him, “If the men have come to call you, rise up and go with them; but only the word which I speak to you shall you do.” Numbers 22:20 Num 22
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Oh Lord, You speak to me, You speak to Your children.
You speak, and expect us me to obey Lord.
I lift up my hands to You Lord, and I say, “Speak Lord, I am listening, and I will surely do as You say.”
Oh the joy of knowing that You, creator of the universe, delights in speaking to me.
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Worship in the Word: “ God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
Numbers 23:19
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Oh Lord, You are a God of Your word.
You can always be trusted.
When You speak to me, either through Your Word, or with Your words, I can count on You every time.
Others may fail me, but with You that’s impossible.
Thank You Lord, I praise Your mighty name, You are always so faithful.
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Worship in the Word: ‘ I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. ‘ You shall have no other gods before Me. Deuteronomy 5:6-7
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You alone Lord, are God, creator of everything
You alone Lord, are to be worshiped
You alone Lord, are all I need
You alone Lord, know my very thought
You alone Lord, have my best interest in mind
You alone Lord, have a purpose for my life
You alone Lord, were never created
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Worship in the Word: You shall not dread them, for the Lord your God is in your midst, a great and awesome God.
Deuteronomy 5:29
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With God in my midst there is no fear, there is no dread of anything.
With God in my midst peace envelopes me.
You oh Lord You take awesome to a whole new level, no one can match Your awesomeness.
Worship in the Word: Be A and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” Deut. 31:6
Oh Lord, Your love for me has no limits.
You never leave me alone, where I go You go.
You oh Lord are trustworthy, You can always be counted on.
Because You are with me Lord, I am strong and courageous, and have no fear.
Oh the joy and comfort of knowing that You Lord, are always with me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. Deut 32:4
Oh Lord, You are my Rock, my unmovable foundation.
You are perfect, Your ways are always just. I love that I can always count on You.
Your faithfulness never ceases, Your justice always prevails.
Your righteousness covers the world, my world, my life.
Oh the joys of knowing You, loving You, and trusting You.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “He found him in a desert land, And in the howling waste of a wilderness; He encircled him, He cared for him, He guarded him as the pupil of His eye. Deut 32:10
Oh Lord, how I praise Your name and who You are.
When I’m in despair You encircle me, You care for me and You guard me.
There’s no room for fear when it’s You Lord protecting me.
How blessed I am to rest in peace and comfort, knowing You are watching over me all the time.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And He buried him (Moses) in the valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor; but no man knows his burial place to this day. Deut 34:6
What a loving God you are, to bury Your beloved Moses Yourself.
Was it a day of rejoicing or mourning, or a bit of both, only You know?
The depth of Your love for all Your children runs so deep.
The depth of Your love for me is enough to carry me through all the days of my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Now the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you. Joshua 3:7
Oh Lord of heaven and earth, You are the great exalter.
You exalt Your chosen, when it’s Your perfect timing.
You are never early and You are never late, I can count on You to exalt me if that is Your will.
What a relief to me to know that my future is in Your capable hands.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the Lord. Joshua 9:14
Oh Lord You are so amazing, Your love reaches down to me desiring relationship and intimacy with me, desiring to guide me and counsel me.
Oh Lord how I praise Your Name, how I praise who You want to be for me, if only I’d let You.
Oh Lord, You desire that I take counsel from You, You desire to lead me into victorious living. I say “Yes Lord, I’m Yours, lead and counsel me with the majesty of who You are”.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass. Joshua 21:45
Oh Lord You are the ultimate promise keeper.
Your Word and words always come to pass.
Other people mail fail me Lord, but You never will.
When I become frustrated in the waiting, I turn my thoughts and my heart to You, and Your peace floods my soul.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Joshua said to all the people, “Behold, this stone shall be for a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of the Lord which He spoke to us; thus it shall be for a witness against you, so that you do not deny your God.” Joshua 24:27
Oh Lord, You are so amazing and so creative.
When every word that You speak penetrates Your creation, how much more my heart and soul.
How can a rock hear and remember Your words Lord? Because You are God, and You created Your creations to hear You and know You.
Oh Lord open my heart to receive, even as a rock, Your words to me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. 1 Sam 2:2
Oh Lord, there is no one like You.
No one I can count on, like I count on You
No one I can trust, like I trust You
Oh Lord, You are my strength, my rock, my solid firm foundation
In You my heart delights, In You I am safe
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WORSHI IN THE WORD: Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you (Saul) mightily, and you shall prophesy with them and be changed into another man. 1 Sam 10:6
Oh Lord, Your Spirit is life changing.
Oh Lord, how generous You are, to give Your Spirit so freely to those You choose.
Your Spirit can change me in a heartbeat.
Your Spirit can change a nation in a heartbeat.
Oh Lord, I welcome Your Spirit to come upon me mightily, and change me in any way pleasing to You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Samuel said, “Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed (submission/attentiveness) than the fat of rams. 1 SAM 15:22
Oh Lord, You delight in my obedience to Your voice.
You delight when I pay attention to You, and what You want to say to me.
There is such joy in my heart, when You Lord delight in me.
Oh what comfort and peace there is, in obeying You Lord.
Oh what comfort and peace there is, in the sound of Your voice.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 SAM 16:7
You alone Lord, know the heart of every person who ever lived
You alone Lord, know my heart
You know my motives, my love, or lack there of
My outside appearance will never impress You Lord, nor ever cause You to look away.
What comfort if brings me to know that You oh Lord, know my heart and everything about me, and love me completely
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: 6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were [e]embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. 1 Sam. 30:6
Oh Lord, You are Strength Yourself, and You delight in strengthening Your children.
In You Lord, I may come weary and worn out, but I leave strengthened.
How do You strengthen me, I do not know.
Is it Your love for me, Your delight in me, or just who You are?
You are so generous Lord, always welcoming me with open arms, ready to strength my soul.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: 20 So David came to Baal-perazim and [e]defeated them there; and he said, “The Lord has broken through my enemies before me like the breakthrough of waters.” Therefore he named that place Baal-perazim. 2 Sam 5:20
Oh Lord, You are my breakthrough in times of need.
You are my breakthrough against my enemies.
You are my breakthrough against fear.
You are my breakthrough in times of uncertainty.
My hope and my trust are in You Lord.
You are my breakthrough, and nothing can stop you.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: It shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then you shall act promptly, for then the Lord will have gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.” 2 Sam 5:24
Oh Lord, Your ways of doing things is unlimited.
Your ways of speaking is unlimited.
When I listen and obey, You hand upon my life brings peace and victory.
What delight there is in worshiping You, for who You are.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence. 2 Sam 22:3
Oh Lord, You are my everything.
Your presence eradicates all despair.
Your presence strengthens my soul.
Your presence surrounds me and protects me.
Nothing can penetrate Your presence of protection, without Your permission.
Oh Lord, You are, and will always be, my everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “In my distress I called upon the Lord, Yes, I cried to my God; And from His temple He heard my voice, And my cry for help came into His ears. 2 Sam 22:7
Oh my faithful God, how I love Your faithfulness.
When I call upon You Lord, You always hear my cry.
You are never too busy for me, You never put me on hold.
You are always available to hear what’s causing me pain.
Even though You already know, You welcome my cry for help.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Concerning this house which you are building, if you will walk in My statutes and execute My ordinances and keep all My commandments by walking in them, then I will carry out My word with you which I spoke to David your father. 1 Kings 6:12
Oh Lord, Your promises are as numerous as the sand at the beach.
Your promises to me are unique, one of a kind, just for me.
All that You ask of me, is that my love and obedience never ceases.
How can I refuse my King and my Lord?
How can I refuse the One who loves me and knows what’s best for me.
Oh Lord, Your desire for my love and obedience, is also the desire of my heart.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. 1 Kings 8:10-11
Oh Lord, Your glory is beyond amazing.
Words cannot express the vastness of Your glory Lord.
Your glory fills the house of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.
I am Your temple now, and Your glory is all over me and in me.
Oh Lord what a priceless gift, that I might know and experience the magnitude of Your glory in me,
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So He said, “Go forth and stand on the mountain before So He said, “Go forth and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold,the Lord.” And behold, the Lord was passing by! And a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 1 Kings 19:11-13
Oh Lord, there are no limits to how You show Yourself, or how You speak.
At time You speak in the thunder and lightning, and at times in earthquakes.
At times You’ve revealed Yourself in fire, and rocks.
And at times it’s in the gentle blowing of the wind, or the soft whisper in my thoughts.
I rise in the morning with anticipation, of how You might choose to reveal Yourself to me today.
Oh how I love Your limitless ways of loving me, and allowing me to love and know You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: They brought out the sacred pillars of the house of Baal and burned them. They also broke down the sacred pillar of Baal and broke down the house of Baal, and made it a latrine to this day. 2 Kings 10:26-27
Oh Lord, You alone are God, and you can never be destroyed.
You are unbreakable, You are unburnable.
What comfort there is in knowing and serving the one true God.
Why serve a counterfeit, when I have access to You?
You alone are God of the universe, and You alone are my God.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah. Isaiah said to them, “Thus you shall say to your master, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me. Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land. And I will make him fall by the sword in his own land.”’” 2 Kings 19:5-7
Oh my Lord, my Savior and my King, how You protect those who love you.
How You protect those who obey You, and not the crowd around them.
How you fight for Your children, Your beloved children, who choose You as their only God.
There is no need for other gods, what a waste of time seeking them. I have You, and how blessed I am to have You, to know You, to love You, and to serve You alone.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, who are enthroned above the cherubim, You are the God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. 2 Kings 16:15
How blessed I am to know the God who created the heavens and the earth.
How blessed I am that He welcomes my prayers.
You oh Lord, my Lord, are over every king, president, governor, chief, and leader of any kind. Open their eyes and hearts Lord, that they may know You too.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. 1 Chron 16:8
Oh God, how I thank You for who You are, how I praise Your name.
Your name is above every other name.
Your name changes the atmosphere.
Your name is power unlimited.
My heart is compelled to share just who You are, and all You do.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. 1 Chron 16:9
As morning comes and I awaken, my heart’s desire is to sing to You, my Lord.
My spirit is drawn to Your Spirit oh Lord, and I never tire of singing to You, and praising who You are.
Oh the joy of sharing how amazing and wonderful You are with others.
I never tires of sharing Your goodness.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. 1 Chron 16:10
You my God are known by so many names, and every one brings a smile to my face.
I have my favorites for You, just as You have Your favorites for me.
What gladness fills my heart as I seek You each morning, and throughout the day.
What pure joy is available, to all who seek You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually. 1 CHRON 16:11
What comfort there is in knowing, You never tire of my desire to seek You more.
You never tire of my desire to seek Your strength, Your love, Your peace.
You never tire of my desire to know You more intimately.
Oh how You must delight, when Your beloved children want to seek You for who You are.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. 1 Chron 16:23
It’s hard to grasp at times, the thought that the earth, rocks, and trees might be singing praises to You Lord.
Yet the created praising the Creator, makes perfect sense.
How You must delight when we sing to You Lord.
You don’t even notice if we sing off tune, all You notice is our heart singing out to Yours.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. 1 Chron 16:34
Oh Lord, it’s so easy to give thanks to You.
When I turn my thoughts to You, Your goodness overwhelms me.
Your lovingkindness is never ending, and penetrates my very soul.
No matter what my circumstance looks like, Your amazing love for me is magnified, Your amazing love for me is enough.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. 1 Chron 28:9
Oh Lord, the desire of Your heart is for me to know You, and serve You. That is my desire too.
When you search my heart and my thoughts, You know my desire is for You alone.
What joy must fill Your heart when I seek You, and what joy fills my heart when I find You, when You reveal to me a little more of who You are.
Oh that I may never tire of seeking You, of wanting You, of serving You with total obedience.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all. 1 Chron 29:11
Why would my heart keep searching for another, when I have found the God of the universe?
No one, or nothing can match my God’s greatness.
Your power is unmatched, and Your glory can change a heart in an instant.
Oh Lord, just the thought of You compels me want to exalt You, and praise Your name forever.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone. 1 Chron 29:12
Oh Lord, You choose who to bestow Your riches and Your honor on, for You alone know our hearts.
You love to rule over all, with Your righteousness and power.
And how blessed we are to have You as our Lord and ruler.
I love that You desire for me to be great in Your kingdom, and I love that You strengthen me and equip me for all You’ve called me to do
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against this multitude. O Lord, You are our God; let not man prevail against You.” 2 Chron 14:11
Oh Lord, when I cry out to You, You always hear me.
Your power and strength show up when I am weary with none.
In You alone Lord do I put my trust, because Trustworthy is Your name.
No one can prevail against You Lord, of that I am very sure of.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. 2 Chron 9:a
Oh Lord, You don’t miss a thing.
You are always on the lookout for those whose hearts are totally Yours.
How could I not totally surrender my whole heart to You Lord?
You are my lover, my strength, my support, You Oh Lord, are my everything.
WORHIP IN THE WORD: He (UZZIAH) continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the vision of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God prospered him. 2 CHRON 26:5
Oh how You delight when I seek You Lord, and oh how I delight in seeking You.
You delight when I come to talk to You.
You delight when I come to listen to You.
You delight when I come to discuss what’s going on in my life, and when I need answers.
Oh Lord, How loving and giving You are, Your blessings and provision are endless for those who seek You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind (heart) to do for Jerusalem and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding. Neh 2:12
Oh God, Your goodness amazes me.
Your ability to put what’s in Your heart into mine, thrills me beyond words.
And what you put into my heart to do, You cause to succeed .
Oh what joy there is, in being Your beloved servant.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: “Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.” Neh 4:14
Your greatness oh Lord wipes away my fear.
Your awesomeness strengthens me to do what needs to be done.
Some may say ‘It’s impossible’, but not with my God. With my God, anything’s possible.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them, Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth, And You gave them water for their thirst. “Indeed, forty years You provided for them in the wilderness and they were not in want; Their clothes did not wear out, nor did their feet swell. Neh 9: 20-21
Oh Lord, You truly are my Heavenly Father, my Papa.
You take such good care of all Your children, myself included.
Your amazing Spirit You have given to guide me, to instruct and teach me.
Your ability to provide for me when there seems to be no way, brings such comfort to me.
Oh how I love my Papa God.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai who had taken her as his daughter, came to go in to the king, she did not request anything except what Hegai, the king’s eunuch who was in charge of the women, advised. And Esther found favor in the eyes of all who saw her. Esther 2:15
Oh Lord, I marvel at how You set things in order, to fulfill Your plans.
I marvel at how You bring people into our lives who advise and encourage us.
Oh Lord, may I not dismiss to quickly advise given to me by others, as it might just be You speaking to me from them.
Oh I marvel at the various ways You find to speak to Your beloved children.
WORDS OF WISDOM: “Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. Job 13:15
How secure my God is, in who He is.
His heart welcomes my frustrations, as I pour out my heart to Him, as I bring my complaints about what’s happening in my life, before Him.
My God is not threatened by anything that my heart pours out.
My hope is always in my God, for who else is there like Him?
Even if this is my last day to breathe, my hope is still in my God, and my heart still belongs to Him.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, And at the last He will take His stand on the earth. Job 19:25
When I’m in the depths of despair, I know my Redeemer lives.
When I don’t understand, I know my Redeemer lives.
When I feel so alone, I know my Redeemer lives and loves me so much.
When I feel that the world around me is so corrupt, I know my redeemer lives, and will one day take His stand on the earth and say, ‘Enough is enough’.
Oh Lord, You are always my redeemer, You are always my everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: ‘Hear, now, and I (Job) will speak; I will ask You, and You instruct me.’ “I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees You; Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes.” Job 42:4-6
Oh Lord I humbly bow before You, giving You permission to instruct me.
I repent Lord for the mistake of thinking that I hear You with my ears alone, and not my heart.
Oh Lord, take my face between Your hands, look at me face to face, that I might gaze upon Your glory, and see into Your heart.
Oh Lord, bring my iniquities to me quickly, that I may repent.
Oh the glory of acknowledging You, for who You are to me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: 11 Worship the Lord with reverence And rejoice with trembling. Ps 2:11
Oh Lord, You are not impressed with casual worship, and I ask that You forgive me, for the times I have done so.
You are worthy to be worshiped with reverence.
You are worthy to be worshiped with my spirit, soul, and body, without a second thought as to what that might look like.
Lord, You deserve to be worshiped the way You want to, please teach me to do that today.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety. Ps 4:8
Oh Lord, even in the midst of chaos and danger, I can find rest in You.
You surround me with Your presence and comfort, so I can fall asleep in peace, and regain my strength.
Though my life seems so uncertain, and not as I have planned, in You my Lord is safety and peace, in You my Lord, I put my trust.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Give ear to my words, O Lord, Consider my groaning. Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray. In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch. PS 5:1-3
Oh Lord, I lay my heart before You, and You listen.
I pour out my concerns and You hear every word.
There is nothing I hold back from my beloved God, You know my thoughts and You know my every need.
Now I rest and wait. What peace floods my spirit, soul, and body, knowing that My Lord and My Savior has heard me and will answer.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You. For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield. Ps 5:11-12
Oh Lord, just thinking about Your goodness causes me to sing praises to You.
Your love for me is overwhelming, as it encompasses me in the safety of Your arms.
You generously give, from Your endless supply of blessings and favor.
In You Lord is everything I need to keep going in life, I have no need to turn to another.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Ps 9:1-2
Giving thanks to You oh Lord, is the highlight of my day. If I am down, it always lifts my heart.
When others may tire of me sharing, the wonders of who You are and what You do, I share with the wind, the trees and the rocks.
Joy fills my heart when I think of You, and I can’t help but to praise Your name.
Oh what glory surrounds me, when my thoughts are on You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. Ps 9:10
Oh Lord, when I walk in the morning my first thought is to seek You.
You never let me down when I seek You first, as I know it brings You great joy.
I feel so blessed to know You by name, You are not a stranger, You are my Lord.
I feel so blessed to know Your peace, as I put my trust in You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: You have seen it, for You have beheld mischief and vexation to take it into Your hand. The unfortunate commits himself to You; You have been the helper of the orphan. Ps 10:14
My God sees everything, nothing escapes His knowledge, nothing is hidden from Him.
My God welcomes with open arms the less fortunate and the poor.
My God welcomes and helps the orphan and those in need.
My God welcomes me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: O Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear. Ps 14:17
Oh Lord, how you delight in the humble, and have a special place in Your heart just for them.
I humble myself before You Lord, I humble myself as a way of life, knowing that You take delight, and hear what I have to say.
I am awed at the way You strengthen my heart, when weakness tries to overtake me.
Oh the joys and blessings, my Lord bestows on the humble.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he longs.” Ps 12:5
Oh the patience You have Lord, even with the wicked.
How You must long that all would turn and seek You.
But in Your perfect timing You declare, “Enough is enough! Now I will arise and take action”.
You always hear the cries of Your beloved, no tear ever goes unnoticed.
At just the right time, You swoop me up in Your arms, into the safety and comfort I long for, and You long to give me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me. PS 13:5-6
Oh Lord, even when everything seems to be going wrong, I choose to trust in You and Your love for me. I choose to sing praises to You my Lord.
Even when doubts start to flood my thoughts, I rejoice in who You are, and Your love and salvation just for me.
Oh Lord, how I depend on Your love for me. My trust is in You, my trust is always in You, for there is no other who loves me like You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Ps 16:11
Oh what joy there is, in knowing my God has plans just for me.
As I sit with my God in the morning, as I listen quietly for Him to speak, He unveils the path for me to take, He unveils His heart for my live.
Oh what comfort there is as I bask in God’s presence, what joy and pleasure fill my heart.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “I love You, O Lord, my strength.” The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Ps 18:1b-2
Oh Lord, You truly are my everything, I love You so much.
You are my strength, when weakness tries to overtake me.
You are my rock, that I can always count on to protect me.
You are the one I run to when my heart feels trapped with despair.
You are the one who is always watching over me, and never ever leaves me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Ps 23:1-2
Oh Lord, You are my provider, my caretaker, my beloved Shepherd.
When my heart is turned towards Yours, I lack nothing as I bask in Your love for me.
When my heart Is turned towards Yours, I follow You as You lead me into a time of resting instead of striving.
Oh what joy fills my heart, as I think of how very blessed I am to have You as my Shepherd.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Ps 23:3
Oh Lord, as I yield my heart to Yours, basking in Your presence with stillness, my body, soul, and spirit is refreshed.
Strength replaces my weariness, as I pick myself up and yield to Your guidance.
Oh what joy and strength fill my heart, as walk the path of righteousness that You’ve opened my eyes to.
All praise and glory go to You, my beloved Shepherd.
WORDS OF WORSHIP: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Ps 23:4
Or Lord how I praise Your name, You are always with me, You never leave me.
When everything in my life seems to be turning against me, You are with me.
When I’ve prayed, yet there seems to be no answer, You are with me.
It is You Lord, who gives me strength to keep going through the darkness.
It is You Lord, who brings peace and comfort to my heart.
You know Lord, how I’d very much like to go around and not through the valley of darkness. Nevertheless, when I must go through, how blessed and thankful I am that You are with me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Ps 23:5
Oh Lord, Your love and protection for me pierce my heart with joy.
The very thought of YOUR hands anointing my head with oil, comforts me beyond words.
No matter the path that I find myself on, I will not lament or worry, I will indeed feast on Your goodness and love for me with joyful praise, singing, dancing, and total surrender.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Ps 23:6
Your goodness Lord, is like a covering over my head.
Your lovingkindness is like my shadow, always with me, continuously showering me with Your love.
Oh how I anticipate meeting with You every day, just to bathe in Your presence.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Ps 27:14
Oh Lord, You are worth waiting for, nothing else matters when I’m waiting for You.
As I wait for You Lord, I find strength and courage to wait a little longer.
The deepest desire of my heart, is to hear what You have to say Lord, therefore I will not tire in waiting.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him. Ps 28:7
It is You my beloved Lord, in whom I find strength to go on, no matter my circumstances.
It is You my beloved Lord that I trust, only You. Only You can my heart trust completely with my life, and the journey I’m on.
Oh Lord, no matter my circumstance, my heart compels me to trust You, to love You, to sing and dance before You, singing praises and thanks to You, my beloved Lord and protector.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning. Ps 30:5
Oh Lord, I know You become angry at me from time to time, but that won’t stop me from bowing before You, repenting, then receiving. Receiving Your forgiveness and favor.
Oh how I love Your favor Lord, I depend on it every day.
Lord, even when difficulties come, and my tears flow, I know it’s only temporary, for Your joy always seems to burst into my life and find me.
Your joy sustains me, and strengthens me.
Oh how I love to wake in the morning, and receive Your abundant joy.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. PS 32:8
Oh Lord, every time I even think of Your desire to instruct and teach me Your ways, I am filled to overflowing with Your love for me.
How You care about every detail of my life, and desire so much for Me to know the way I should go, overwhelms me, and I can’t help but praise Your name.
You never take Your eyes off of me, because I am Your beloved. So I in return, will never take my eyes off of You, because You are my beloved.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; And
shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Ps 32:11
Joy fills my heart as I rejoice in You Lord.
When I think of Your goodness Lord, I just want to shout for joy.
At times when I think of You Lord, I can’t sit still. Every part of my body wants to shout at the top of my lungs, “I love You, I love You, I love You”.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. Ps 36:5-6
No matter what kind of situation I find myself in, Your lovingkindness Lord is there.
No matter how often I doubt Your promises, or Your words spoken to me, Your faithfulness is always with me.
No matter the lies and evil, that seems to go unnoticed by so many, Your righteousness will prevail.
No matter the unfairness that seems to be everywhere, Your judgements will come.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. PS 37:4
Oh Lord, how I take delight in loving You, and in You loving me.
How I take delight in sitting with You in the morning, and hearing Your words just for me.
How I delight in obeying Your commands, and yielding myself to You daily
How I delight in Your love, joy, peace, faithfulness, presence, and so much more.
Oh Lord, You give me the desires of my heart, the greatest being knowing You, and Your heart.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Ps 46:1-3
You Oh Lord are my refuge and strength. Not my family, government, neighbor, pastor, job, friends, anyone or anything else, but You alone.
Only when I put my trust in You Lord, does the fear dissipate. Therefore, in You alone, I put my trust.
Though the world as I once knew it just a while ago is gone, You are my refuge and strength, You are my everything.
Though in this world at this time, I’m not allowed to do many things, godly things, the things my heart desires, I CHOOSE to let You Lord be my refuge, my strength, and my everything. I choose to fear not, and trust You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? Ps 56:3-4
Oh Lord, I open my heart and trust in You completely.
When fear starts to invade my thoughts as it does from time to time, I choose to trust is in You and Your word, and You are always so faithful.
When I allow myself to be completely immersed in You, there is no fear of what anyone can do to me. So I think I’ll just stay immersed in You Lord, all day long.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. Ps 56:9
No matter my circumstance, this I know, You my God are for me.
When my mind tells me there is no way out of this, my heart says, “Wait, this I KNOW, I don’t just think, hope, pray, I KNOW that my God is for me!”
Oh Lord, when I allow the truth that You are always for me to sink in, Your peace just overtakes me, and fear and doubt don’t stand a chance.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. Ps 57:1
Oh Lord, no matter where I am, You are always with me.
At times I wish You’d just pick me up and put me somewhere else, but You don’t.
Instead, You reveal Your love and protection for me. You open up Your arms, and hide me in Your heart.
While I choose to stay snuggled in Your heart, Your grace strengthens my spirit, soul, and body. I remember where I am, and who You are, and I’m ok.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations. Ps 57:9
Oh Lord, when the world around me looks like disaster and chaos, I will give thanks to You. Because in the midst and the chaos, You are with me.
I will not waste the precious time You’ve given me on this earth with worry and stress.
I don’t care where I am, I don’t care who might hear or see me, I will praise You Lord, I will praise you with my voice and I will praise you with my body. I will sing praises to You, and I will not stop.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. Ps 62:1-2
Oh Lord, it’s not always easy waiting in silence for You, when chaos is all around me. But You are my rock, You are my salvation, You are my everything, and it’s only in You that I will find peace and rest. Therefore, I wait.
As I wait, my soul revives.
As I wait, I’m reminded of who You are and how much You love me
As I wait, strength to go on increases, and I realize with You beside me, I am unshakable.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. Is 63:1
Oh Lord, I will never tire of seeking You.
When You seem to be far away, I will seek You even more.
Oh Lord, I just want to reach out and pull You in close to me, face to face.
Lord, I know You are always with me, but oh how I love the glory and joy of feeling Your presence.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But I am afflicted and in pain; May Your salvation, O God, set me securely on high. I will praise the name of God with song And magnify Him with thanksgiving. And it will please the Lord better than an ox Or a young bull with horns and hoofs. Ps 69:29-31
Oh Lord, how You delight when I praise Your name. But oh the magnitude of Your delight when I praise Your name in the midst of despair and pain.
It’s easy to praise You when everything is going well, and I do so often.
It’s in the times when I’m feeling down, depressed, overlooked, not enough, helpless, sick, in pain, angry, unfairly treated, and just not happy with life in general, it’s in those times when I choose to praise Your name, that You delight the most.
Oh Lord, I choose to praise Your name. You are so worthy of all my praise, every day, all day, no matter what’s going on.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within, Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory. Ps 73:21-24
Oh Lord, even when I do really foolish things, You are with me. For that I praise Your name.
We are always together, You and me. And when I take a moment and look, You are taking hold of my hand, and at that moment, I relax into You, into peace.
When I surrender my will to You Lord, I see Your hand guiding me, and Holy Spirit counseling me to bring you glory.
Oh what joy there is, when I surrender my all to You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Ps 73:25-26
Oh Lord, heaven without You would be worthless, earth without You would be empty.
It is You Lord, only You, that gives meaning to my life.
And as I journey with You my Lord, if my body doesn’t function as I would like, I stop and bask in Your presence.
And In Your presence Lord, my heart is always strengthened. In Your presence Lord, I will stay until You take me home.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. Ps 84:11
Oh Lord, You are my sunshine, You light the way for me as I keep my eyes on You.
Oh how I love to hide myself behind Your shield, as You protect me with Your righteousness.
Oh the blessings of walking in integrity, in loving You with all my heart.
You love to lavish Your children with Your goodness, why would anyone trust in anyone else but You?
Your faithfulness oh Lord, is unmatched my any other.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. Ps 86:11
Oh Lord, the desire of my heart is for You to teach me Your ways. I don’t want to miss even one single thing You want to teach me.
I’m here Lord, waiting for Your truth to be revealed in every area of my life, so I can walk in it.
When You show me my sin, I will be quick to repent.
When You correct me, I will rejoice and change my ways.
When You tell me You love me, I will believe it and never doubt.
I choose to unite my heart with Yours Lord, I choose to unite my heart with a healthy dose of fear and respect for just who You are, and never take You for granted.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Lovingkindness and truth go before You. Ps 89:14
Oh Lord, when the world is full of chaos, lies and hatred, I must turn my thoughts to You.
When I think of Your righteousness and justice, I’m reminded that this world is not my home, and I will choose to loose it’s grip on me and my heart.
Your lovingkindness and truth is what really counts, and that’s what I choose to think on.
Oh what an amazing God I serve, there is none like You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. PS 96:1
Oh how I love to sing to You my Lord, how I love to sing Your praises.
You don’t care if I sing off key, You don’t care if the words rhyme, You just delight in my song.
Oh how You delight when I make us songs throughout my day.
Oh how I love how You bend down to listen, when no one else is around.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. Ps 97:5
Your presence Lord, has the power to change something into nothing, or nothing into something.
Your presence Lord, has the power melt like wax all pain, hatred, evil, fear, offense, depression, hurt, rejection, everything that hurts my heart.
Your presence Lord, has the power to change hearts to love.
Oh Lord, I come before you in Your presence, and I give You my heart to melt away anything that needs to be gone.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. Ps 100:4
Oh Lord, I gladly enter Your gates with thanksgiving, I am so thankful for who You are and how You love.
As You invite me into Your courts, my praise for You can’t be contained within me.
I never tire of giving thanks, I never tire of blessing the One who gives me life.
As long as there breath in my lungs I will praise my Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Ps 103:1
Oh Lord, with my mind and intellect I choose to bless You.
With my will I choose to bless You
With my emotions I choose to bless You
With everything in me, I choose to bless and praise Your holy name
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;
Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle. PS 103:2-5
Your goodness and blessings Lord are never ending.
I will choose to dwell on them, even when things aren’t going so well.
Joy comes as I remember how You’ve showered me with blessings throughout my life.
Joy comes as I remember how You always forgive me when I come to you and repent.
Hope comes as I call on my Jehovah Rapha, my God who heals.
Your lovingkindness and compassion are matched by no one.
Your peace comes as I dwell on all the good times we’ve had together.
And strength comes as I bask in Your presence, preparing to finish strong.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: They quickly forgot His works; They did not wait for His counsel, Ps 106:13
Oh Lord, I meditate on Your goodness every day, lest I forget.
I meditate on Your love for me, and how You show it in little ways throughout my day.
I’ve learned through our times together, that You have amazing plans for Your children, for me.
Though hard at times, I choose to wait. I choose to wait on You Lord.
Your counsel Lord about the details of my life, are better than gold to me.
Oh how I treasure Your counsel Lord, it brings me such comfort.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments. Ps 112:1
I feel so blessed to really know You God.
Within me is a reverence of Your power and Your majesty.
Your commands bring me great peace, and comfort.
Oh how I delight in loving You, and praising Your name.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments. Ps 112:1
I feel so blessed to really know You God.
Within me is a reverence of Your power and Your majesty.
Your commands bring me great peace, and comfort.
Oh how I delight in loving You, and praising Your name.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Not to us, O Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. Ps 115:1
It’s all about You Jesus, It’s always all about You.
Sometimes I forget, and I think I’m the center of things, then I come to my senses.
It’s Your lovingkindness, It’s Your faithfulness, it’s You Lord, that deserve all the glory.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah! Ps 117:1-2
If you knew my Lord, you would praise Him.
If you knew His love, you would praise Him.
If you knew His faithfulness, you would praise Him.
Oh Lord, open the hearts of all the people of every nation, to know You.
Oh to be united as one, worshiping our Lord forever and ever.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Oh let those who fear the Lord say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” Ps 118:4
Oh Lord, Your lovingkindness is everlasting.
Your thoughts towards me are everlasting.
Even when I don’t feel it, Your love is still everlasting.
Even when I don’t feel like loving anyone, Your love is still everlasting.
Your love never leaves me, or how I praise You for that.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? Ps 118:6
The Lord is always for me.
Sometimes that looks like being in school, as He teaches me things I need to learn.
Sometimes that looks like discipline, as He corrects me.
Sometimes that looks like “No”, when I want “Yes”.
Sometimes that looks like “Later”, when I want “Now”.
Sometimes that looks like rest, when He knows what I need.
But it always looks like love, because that is who He is.
As I bask in knowing that I know, that God is always for me, fear melts away.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, And I shall observe it to the end. PA 119:33
Here I am again Lord, humbly waiting for You to teach me.
There’s such joy in my heart when I come before You, and our lesson begins.
You bring revelation and life through Your word.
You bring revelation and life through Your whispers into my thoughts.
Oh how I delight when You teach me Your ways for my life.
Obedience is easy when You’re the teacher.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law And keep it with all my heart. Ps 119:34
Lord, when You teach me things, understanding goes from my head to my heart.
When You give me understanding, there’s no wavering in unbelief.
When You give me understanding, it doesn’t matter what anyone else says.
When You give me understanding, I surrender all.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Ps 119:72
Oh Lord, the words You’ve spoken to me over the years are priceless.
No amount of money could buy the words You’ve spoken to me.
Your words to me Lord are what keeps me going, they give me life, hope, joy, purpose, guidance, love, and so much more.
Oh how Your words are bathed in love, priceless love.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Ps 124:8
Oh what comfort there is, knowing when I come to You for help Lord, You welcome me with open arms.
Just as You made the heavens and the earth, so also You made me.
You alone are my help, for You alone know what I need, and when I need it.
Why look to another, when I have access to You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Those who trust in the Lord Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever. Ps 125:1
Only by trusting in You Lord, do I have the courage: to stand firm, be different, be ridiculed, be loud, be silent, keep going, forgive.
Only by trusting in You Lord, am I becoming who You created me to be.
Only by trusting in You Lord, am I unshakable in a world trying to woo me into sin.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways. Ps 128:1
Oh, how could I not fear You Lord?
How could I not give You the respect that You alone deserve?
How could I not worship You, who created the heavens and the earth?
How could I not love You with every fiber of my being, just for being You?
How could I not surrender my all You Lord, giver of endless blessings?
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. Ps 130:5
Every morning I wait in anticipation, to hear the words that my Lord has just for me.
It truly is the highlight of my day, as I write them down, to remember forever.
Sometimes I give up too early, I don’t wait long enough. I will never know if I missed some treasure He had just for me. Oh, if I had just waited a little longer.
What joy fills my heart when I choose to wait.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: O house of Israel, bless the Lord; O house of Aaron, bless the Lord; O house of Levi, bless the Lord; You who revere the Lord, bless the Lord. Ps 135:19-20
Oh Lord, I bless You by giving You my heart.
I bless You by giving You the first part of my day, and the rest.
I bless You by obeying Your Word, and the words You speak to me.
I bless You by trusting You.
I bless You when I love, worship, serve, teach, rest, seek You first.
Oh, the desire of my heart Lord, is to bless you continually throughout my day.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Ps 136:1
Your love Lord, never runs out, it lasts forever and ever.
Nothing I could ever do, could ever change Your lovingkindness towards me.
My heart compels me to praise You name, and give You thanks.
Your lovingkindness and goodness guides me throughout my day.
Your lovingkindness and goodness comforts me, whenever I need it.
I wish there was a word that contained a million thank You’s, so I could say that, because a dozen or two just doesn’t seem to be enough.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Ps 136:2-3
Apparently there’s millions of “gods” that people worship but there is none like You. You are the God of gods and the Lord of lords.
You are the King of kings and the Maker of all creation.
You alone are worthy of all praise, thanks, and worship.
You alone have my heart, my praise, my thanks. You alone have my total devotion, surrender and obedience.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For though the Lord is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar. Ps 138:6
Oh how You adore the hearts of the humble, as you draw them into that special place in Your heart.
The humble, the lowly, the quiet, may go unnoticed by many, but not by You.
Pride is like a plague to You, therefore it’s like a plague to me, and I want no part of it.
Your love for Your children is like no other, oh how I love the way You love me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. Ps 139:1&2
Oh Lord, no one, absolutely no one, knows me to the depths that You do.
You know me even better than I know myself
That might frighten some, but to me it brings comfort.
It’s so comforting knowing that You know my deepest thoughts, You know what has made me into who I am today, and You love me anyway.
You alone know how to lovingly guide me, into being all You created me to be
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: You scrutinize (observe, see) my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Ps 139:3
Oh Lord, I love that You are constantly watching me to make sure I stay on the path You have chosen for me.
I’ve given You permission to correct me, discipline me if necessary, to keep me on Your chosen path, as that is the desire of my heart.
I’m so glad You never give up on me, no matter how many times I need correcting.
Oh how I love, that You love me so much, and care about every detail of my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord,
You know it all. Ps 139:4
Oh Lord, I love that I don’t have to find all the right words, to describe to You what’s on my mind.
You know, You know what’s in my heart, You know my thoughts.
I repent for some of my thoughts, as I know they are not pleasing to You.
I also bask in joy, as I know You know what’s in my heart, and how much I love You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: You have enclosed me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot attain to it. Ps 139:5&6
Oh Lord, I am forever embraced in the comfort of Your arms, I feel so protected, so safe.
When I think of you Lord, creator of the universe, taking time to care for me, I’m undone.
Your love for me is like no other, and it’s so easy to surrender all I am to You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in You; Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to You I lift up my soul. Ps 143:8
As I sit with You each morning Lord, Your lovingkindness comes through loud and clear.
Sometimes there’s chaos in the morning, warring for my attention and time, and I have to choose who to listen to.
I choose You Lord, I choose You! Here I am to embrace Your love, Your words, Your guidance. Here I am to trust You with my day, and with my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I will extol You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever. Ps 145:1-2
Every day I wake up is a new day to Praise You Lord.
How many times will I praise You today, how many times will I tell You I love you, how many times will thank You? I don’t know, the day is still early.
A thought, or memory comes into my mind and I can’t help but praise You.
I look at creation and wonder how You could make such a variety of flowers, bushes, trees, and bugs, and just stop in wonderment and praise Your name.
The more I grow in intimacy with You and get to know You, the more I can’t help but praise You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable. Ps 145:3
How You care Lord, about every detail of my life, how You never tire of me coming to You, how You make me feel like I’m Your special one, Your favorite, Your beloved, I can understand. But when I think of how You do that with billions of people at the same time is beyond my understanding.
My greatest desire is to know You more today than I did yesterday.
But I think it will take all of eternity to know how truly great You are.
What an amazing journey lies ahead for those of us who choose to continually seek You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. Ps 145:4
Oh Lord, let me praise Your works in such a way that my children, and their children, and their children want to know You, love You and trust You.
May I praise Your works in such a way that those around me, and their children, and their children, want to know You, love You and trust You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate. Ps 145:5
When I meditate on You Lord, on who You are, Your glorious splendor, goodness, and blessings, then love, joy, peace, and strength flood my spirit, soul and body.
When I choose to meditate on the things of the world, I feel unsettled, and my spirit, soul and body seems to deflate.
Oh Lord, I choose to meditate on You. I choose to meditate on You today, and every day, for the rest of my life. No one can stop me, no circumstance can stop me, the choice is always mine.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, Ps 146:5
My hope is in You Lord, all others will disappoint from time to time, but You never do.
Some trust in money, some in government, family, friends, employers, employees, handouts from strangers, education, or even themselves.
You are always faithful, You always know what I need.
How truly blessed I am, to have my help and hope in You Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Praising God for who He is and what He does. Psalm 146-147
God, You are so awesome.
You:
Made heaven and earth
The sea and all that is in them
Keep faith forever
Executes justice for the oppressed
Gives food to the hungry
Sets prisoners free
Opens the eyes of the blind
Raises up those who are bowed down
Loves the righteous
Protects the strangers
Supports the fatherless and widow
Thwarts the way of the wicked
Reign forever
Builds up Jerusalem
Gathers the outcasts
Heals the brokenhearted
Binds up their wounds
Counts the number of stars and gives them names
Abundant in strength
Infinite understanding
Brings the wicked to the ground
Covers the heavens with clouds
Provides rain for the earth
Makes grass grow
Gives to the beast its food
Favors those who fear Him
Strengthens the bars of your gates
Blessed your sons within you
Peace in the borders
Satisfies you with the finest of wheat
Gives snow
It really is so easy to praise You Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that are above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created. Ps 148:1-5
Everything You created in the heavenly realms, praise You Lord, how could they not?
They know You and can’t keep silent. The more I get to know You, the more I can’t keep silent.
How You must delight in their sound, how You must delight in mine.
Just like the heavens are compelled to praise Your name, so am I.
May I never tire of praising Your name.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Praise the Lord from the earth, Sea monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word; Mountains and all hills; Fruit trees and all cedars; Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged fowl Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth; Both young men and virgins; Old men and children. Ps 148:7-12
Everything You created on earth is praising Your name Lord.
May the sea and all it contains, not praise You more than me.
May the animals and trees, not praise You more than me.
Oh Lord, may the praises of Your beloved children be just as sweet to You, as the praises from the earth and heavens.
I will do my part, I will praise You throughout my day. How can I not, when I read in Your Word of all Your wonders?
How can I not praise You, when every day You reveal a little more of Yourself to me?
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Prov 2:6
Oh Lord, giver of wisdom, how I praise Your name.
You don’t hold back Your knowledge and understand, You lavish it on those who seek You.
You give, and You give, and You give. Oh how You love to give to Your children.
I am so blessed as I sit here in the presence of my giving God.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Prov 3:5-6
It’s You Lord, it’s You that I trust in.
Even though You give me understanding and knowledge, I still trust in You.
Only You know the plans You have for me, and only You know the path I should take.
Even though I have great ideas, I need You. I trust You so much more than I trust myself.
Oh what joy and comfort I have, trusting in You with my heart and my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord Or loathe His reproof, For whom the Lord loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. Prov 3:11-12
I absolutely love the way You correct me Lord, earthly mothers and fathers could learn so much from You.
Your love for Your children, for me, is magnified in Your discipline.
Because the desire of my heart is to love You more, You so lovingly show me how.
Forever be searching my heart Lord, forever be correcting me into the image of Your Son.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. Prov 18:10
Oh Lord, You name is a name above all Names.
When I say Your name, love is released, power is released, comfort is released.
When I say Your name, the truth of who You are explodes in my heart, and all fear is gone.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And many peoples will come and say, “Come, let’s go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; So that He may teach us about His ways, And that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go out from Zion And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. Is 2:3
Oh Lord, the thought of You welcoming me to Your house, thrills me beyond words.
To know You is to receive Your teachings, and to walk in Your ways.
How blessed I am to know You, and to spend time with You.
Your love and concern for me is unmatched by anyone else.
Oh what joy there is, coming to the house of my Lord, and being taught by Him, one on one.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of armies. The whole earth is full of His glory.” Is 6:3
A million “Holy, Holy, Holy’s” could not adequately describe Your Holiness Lord, yet I will continue to say to You my beloved, “Holy, Holy, Holy are You”.
Even in a world filled with chaos and hate, Your glory still abounds.
Your glory is where I want to live, Your glory goes with me, surrounds me, and pernitrates my heart.
Oh, to bask in Your glory, Your holiness and Your love.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Is 6:8
May the young say to You Lord, “Here am I. Send me! May the old say, “Here am I. Send me! May the rich say, “Here am I. Send me! May the poor say, “Here am I. Send me!
Who am I without You Lord, how can I not say, “Yes!” to anything you ask of me?
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Devise a plan, but it will fail; State a proposal, but it will not stand, For God is with us.” Is 8:10
Oh God, You are with me, You are really with me.
It doesn’t matter my circumstances, I will choose to rejoice, because my God is with me.
I am not alone, there’s no need for fear, because my God is with me.
Oh what comfort and peace is mine, because my God is with me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” Is. 12:2
It is You Lord, that I trust with every fiber of my being.
It is You Lord, that strengthens me when I feel I can’t go on any longer.
It is You Lord, that brings a song to my heart, so I can release it back to You.
It is You Lord, who is my salvation, my hope, my joy, my truth, my everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And you made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the old pool. But you did not depend on Him who made it, Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago. Is. 22:11
Oh Lord, may my eyes and my heart never grow dim to the wonders of who You are, and what You’ve done.
How can I get through a day without depending on You? I don’t know and I never want to find out.
It is You Lord, it is you I choose to depend on.
It is You Lord, that makes everything possible.
Oh how I love, that You take delight on my need and dependance on You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness. Is. 25:1
Oh Lord, You are my God! Not just my parents, grandparents, friends, neighbor, or pastor’s God, You are MY God, and how marvelous that is.
Not only did you have plans for me long ago, but also for my city, state, and country. In fact You had plans for every person and every place.
Oh Lord, what would it look like if we would only yield to Your plans, Your amazing plans.
No matter if I am the only one left, where ever I happen to be, I will praise Your name. I will exalt You with every breath I have, and I will trust Your faithfulness with every fiber of my being.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Is. 26:3
Oh Lord, the more I know You, the easier it is to trust You. And when I trust You, Your peace permeates every cell of my body.
What a miracle it is, to be in the middle of chaos, destruction, or hate, and be a peace.
Only You can bring such peace, yet only I can position myself to receive it.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock. Is. 26:4
Even though You are an everlasting Rock Lord, no one can blow You up with dynamite, and make sand of You.
You truly are the everlasting, never created, God above all gods, and there is none like You, nor will there ever be.
You are mine, I can count on You, You are so trustworthy, and oh how I love and adore You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is unsearchable. Is. 40:28
Oh God, the vastness of who You are, my mind and heart can hardly grasp.
It will take eternity to know the fullness of Your glory.
How very blessed I am to know the Everlasting God, the Lord, Creator of everything.
You never tire, You never sleep, You are always available to those who seek You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. Is. 40:31
Oh the blessings that await us, as we wait for You Lord.
When I’m tired and want to give up, You strengthen me.
When I don’t understand what’s going on around me, You strengthen me to trust You.
When my spirit, soul, or body seems beaten down, and I don’t want to stand, You strengthen me.
Oh what joy and strength awaits me, as I wait for You Lord, as I bask in Your presence.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Is 41:10
Why is it Lord, that it’s so easy for fear to take hold of me? Do I forget for a moment who You are, and how much You love me?
Bring me to my senses Lord, when I allow fear to overshadow who I know You to be.
I choose to let Your truth speak louder than my fear.
I choose to let Your truth speak louder than my circumstances.
I choose to take You at Your word, and fear not.
I choose to keep my spirit, soul, and body focused on You, and who You are for me.
Oh what joy and peace there is, when totally trust in You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I am the Lord, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to idols. Is. 42:8
Oh Lord, You alone are worthy of praise and glory.
Why would I dare give another, glory and praise that belong to You?
You alone, created to world, and gave me breath.
You alone, love like no other.
You alone, have all the answers.
You alone, are the one I turn to in times of need.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord will go out like a warrior, He will stir His zeal like a man of war. He will shout, indeed, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies. Is. 42:13
Wow Lord, You are so amazing. You are gentle as a lamb, yet the mightiest of warriors.
You protect Your beloved children, You protect me.
The enemy doesn’t stand a chance when You decide to strike.
When you decide enough is enough, no one can stand against You.
Oh how comforting it is, to know that You are protecting Your beloved.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, So that you may know and believe Me And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, And there will be none after Me. Is. 43:10
Oh Lord, it is the desire of Your heart for me to know and believe You, and to understand who You are.
Oh Lord, that is my desire too.
You are so personal, so real, so amazing. It’s hard to grasp at times, the depth of Your desire for me to know You.
As I sit with You each morning, reading Your Word, discussing things with You, seeking You, and asking You to show me the desires of Your heart for me, YOU DO!
When I ask You what You want to say to me, YOU TELL ME!
Oh Lord, life with You is so amazing, nothing else compares.
The desire of my heart is to know You a little more today than yesterday; to believe You a little more today than yesterday, and to understand You a little more today than yesterday.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Bel has bowed down, Nebo stoops over; Their idols have become loads for the animals and the cattle. The things that you carry are burdensome, A load for the weary animal. Is 46:1
Oh Lord, I release my burdens to You, I don’t want to carry them around any longer.
I release my need of things, or others to make me feel secure.
You are my security, You are the one I choose to trust in, You are the one I choose to turn to for advice, You are the one I choose to turn to for everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord Yahweh has equipped me (Jesus) with the anointed, skillful tongue of a teacher— to know how to speak a timely word to the weary. Morning by morning, He awakens my heart. He opens my ears to hear His voice, to be trained to teach. Is. 50:4 (TPT)
Oh Lord, I want You to train me, just like You did Jesus.
Oh Lord, awaken my heart, my ears, my voice to Your thoughts, Your ways.
Oh Lord, I want to share with others what YOU want me to share, Oh how their lives will be changed if only I would.
Here I am Lord, morning after morning. Here I am, to learn just like my beloved Jesus.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “I, I Myself, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you are afraid of mortal man, And of a son of man who is made like grass, 51:12
Oh Lord, how often have I ran to things other than You, to comfort me? Too numerous to count, that’s for sure.
You are the only one who brings lasting comfort 100% of the time, yet I’ve turned too often to the instant gratification and comfort, with an aftertaste of shame and guilt.
Yet there You are Lord, waiting with arms wide open to comfort me.
Oh that I would choose You first, when the stress and the evil of others and the world starts to get me down.
Who, where, or what I run to first for comfort, is my choice. Oh Lord, my desire is to run to you first every time.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who acts in behalf of one who waits for Him. Is 64:4
Oh the benefits and blessings that await me when I wait for You Lord.
No one, or nothing, can keep me from waiting on and seeking my God.
I could be in a room full of people, yet still waiting on God.
I could be tending to my family and their needs, yet still waiting on God.
My favorite time, is first thing in the morning before anyone wakes up.
Yet You are so faithful God, You are always so faithful. No matter where Your children are, when they wait for and seek You, You take notice.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jer 1:5
Oh if we all only knew the thoughts You have towards us; if we only knew what You knew we were capable of through You.
Lord, in You it’s never to late to be who You created us to be.
I will continue seeking You, being taught by You, being positioned for Your purposes.
Oh Lord, my hope and desire is to breathe my last breath, having finished all you created me to do, when to formed me so many years ago.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then I said, “Oh, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’ Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak. Jer 1:6-7
How absolutely thrilling Lord, to go where You desire to send me.
And all my shortcomings mean nothing to You, as all You need is a willing vessel to work through.
Lord, I think You enjoy using people not qualified in the world’s eyes, to do extraordinary things through You, for Your kingdom.
This verse is so personal to me Lord, as sit back and marvel at what is possible through You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me, “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Jer 1:9
Yes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes, Yes, Yes! Touch my mouth with Your hand, so Your words flow through my mouth.
Your words change lives.
Your words change nations
Your words heal, love, encourage, give life.
Your words have perfect timing.
Oh Lord, I yield my words to You, please replace them with Yours.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Can a virgin forget her jewelry, Or a bride her attire? Yet My people have forgotten Me For days without number. Jer 2:32
Oh Lord, I want to make seeking You, meeting with You, and making time for You a daily habit.
Just as I make time to wash my face, brush my teeth, or put on clothes appropriate for where I’m going, I want to make time for You.
I won’t make waiting in line for my favorite morning drink more important than waiting for You.
I won’t make taking 20 minutes to decide which cloths to wear more important than taking 20 minutes to seek You
I won’t make talking/listening on the phone for 30 minutes, or spending 30 minutes on Facebook seeing what others have to say, more of a priority than taking 30 minutes to hear what You have to say to me.
Oh Lord, forgive me, for You alone are worthy of never being forgotten, or set aside.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Let the one who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises mercy, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord. Jer 9:24
Oh Lord, I love how You delight so much in me knowing and understanding You.
But I want more Lord! Oh how my heart longs to know you more, to understand Your mercy, justice and righteousness more.
You are my priority Lord. Words are cheap unless backed up with actions, so I will make time for You every day.
Knowing You Lord is what brings joy to my day.
Understanding You unlocks so many unknowns.
Oh how I delight in You Lord, You are my life, You are my everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Righteous are You, Lord, when I plead my case with You; Nevertheless I would discuss matters of justice with You: Why has the way of the wicked prospered? Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease? 2. Jer 12:1
Oh how You welcome my concerns Lord, You never turn me away when I come to You.
You sit with me and listen as I bring matters of injustice to You to discuss.
You welcome me as I come to you frustrated with what’s going on in the world, and why You allow some things to go on and on.
I love how You remind me that You are God, that You have a plan, and You are worthy of my trust.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the water That extends its roots by a stream, And does not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought, Nor cease to yield fruit. Jer 17:7-8
Oh Lord, as I take the time to really know You, trusting You becomes easier.
As I trust You in the little things, my faith grows to trust You in the bigger things.
Your amazing peace comes as I learn to trust You through the challenges in life.
Some challenges last only a few days, some months, and some years. Yet You are always trustworthy.
I will not be anxious during these seasons of challenges. I will continue to yield fruit, I will continue to have purpose, I will continue to flourish in my relationship with You, I will continue praising Your name and trusting You with my life, and I will continue receiving Your blessings for doing so.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. Jer 17:10
Oh Lord, oh how I love for You to search my heart and test my mind.
Only You Lord, know my heart and mind even better than I do.
My greatest desire in life Lord, is to live each day with a pure heart and a pure mind.
I love when You show me the impurities that try and resurface in my life, so I can deal with them quickly.
Anytime, anywhere, I give You permission Lord to search my heart, and test my mind.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; Save me and I will be saved, For You are my praise. Jer 17:17
Oh Lord, heal the parts of me that need to be healed, to love You the way You want me to.
When Your righteous hand heals, nothing is impossible.
When Your righteous hand heals, I will not doubt.
When Your righteous hand saves, I will not doubt, but dance for joy.
What You say and do Lord, is so, it is the law.
Oh how blessed I am, to know You Lord.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will live securely; And this is His name by which He will be called, ‘The Lord Our Righteousness.’ Jer 23:6
Oh Lord, You are my righteousness, You are my truth, You are my everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But they prophesied. But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have announced My words to My people, And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds. Jer 23:21-22
Intimacy Lord, it’s all about intimacy with You.
Oh how You welcome me into Your council, Your presence, Your thoughts, and Your heart.
It’s there Lord, in Your presence that I hear Your words of prophecy, for myself and others.
It’s there Lord, in Your presence that I hear Your plans for me, so I can go where You send me.
Oh the dread of speaking my own words, when it’s Your words that change hearts and lives.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Am I a God who is near,” declares the Lord, “And not a God far off? Jer 23:23
Oh Lord, that’s one of the things I love most about You, Your nearness.
You are never far away, never on the phone, never too busy, never have other plans.
When I turn my heart towards You, You consume me with Your nearness.
Oh what comfort there is in Your nearness Lord.
Your nearness is up to me, it’s my choice how close I want You in my life, it’s my choice if I let You in, or turn You away.
And I choose to let You in 24/7. Your nearness if the breath that keeps me alive, and gives purpose to my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jer 33:3
Oh Lord, You are so awesome, so full of surprises, so full of things You want to say to Your beloved children when they call upon Your name.
You never disappoint when I call to You, I can always count on that.
Oh what comfort and peace flood my spirit, soul, and body, when I call to You, and You answer.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will live securely; And this is His name by which He will be called, ‘The Lord Our Righteousness.’ Jer 23:6
Oh Lord, You are my righteousness, You are my truth, You are my everything.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But they prophesied. But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have announced My words to My people, And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds. Jer 23:21-22
Intimacy Lord, it’s all about intimacy with You.
Oh how You welcome me into Your council, Your presence, Your thoughts, and Your heart.
It’s there Lord, in Your presence that I hear Your words of prophecy, for myself and others.
It’s there Lord, in Your presence that I hear Your plans for me, so I can go where You send me.
Oh the dread of speaking my own words, when it’s Your words that change hearts and lives.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Am I a God who is near,” declares the Lord, “And not a God far off? Jer 23:23
Oh Lord, that’s one of the things I love most about You, Your nearness.
You are never far away, never on the phone, never too busy, never have other plans.
When I turn my heart towards You, You consume me with Your nearness.
Oh what comfort there is in Your nearness Lord.
Your nearness is up to me, it’s my choice how close I want You in my life, it’s my choice if I let You in, or turn You away.
And I choose to let You in 24/7. Your nearness is the breath that keeps me alive, and gives purpose to my life.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jer 33:3
Oh Lord, You are so awesome, so full of surprises, so full of things You want to say to Your beloved children when they call upon Your name.
You never disappoint when I call to You, I can always count on that.
Oh what comfort and peace flood my spirit, soul, and body, when I call to You, and You answer.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab have been followed, which he commanded his sons: not to drink wine. And they do not drink wine to this day, for they have obeyed their father’s command. But I have spoken to you again and again, yet you have not listened to Me. Her 35:14
Oh Lord, my hearts desire is to listen and obey You, it really does bring me great joy.
Though sometimes it’s easier to listen and obey what others say, assuming it’s from You.
Oh Lord, I want to hear You, I want to obey You, I want to get to know You.
You and the words You have for me are more precious than gold.
So I’ll sit with You this morning, I’ll quiet myself before You, I’ll learn to trust that when You speak I hear.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Now the word of the Lord had come to Jeremiah while he was confined in the courtyard of the guardhouse, saying. Jeremiah 39:15
Oh Lord, You are so amazing. As we go about our day, we never know when You might release Your words to us.
I love our quiet times together, and it’s here I’ve come to expect to hear Your words.
But You can’t be boxed in Lord, I can be absolutely anywhere, anytime, and receive a message from You.
I love when I least expect it, to be blown away with a word from You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The word that came to Jeremiah for all the Jews living in the land of Egypt, those who were living in Migdol, Tahpanhes, Memphis, and the land of Pathros, saying,
Jeremiah 44:1
Oh Lord, just like You had a plan for Jeremiah’s life, so You have a plan for mine.
Even though Jeremiah got bounced around from place to place by those who had power over him, he was still doing what You called him to do.
No mater the circumstance I find myself in, You, my amazing Lord and Savior, can still fulfill the plans You have for me.
Oh how freeing that is Lord! No matter where I am, I can surrender myself to You, and Your will for my life.
Oh what joy there is, as Your beloved daughter, safe and secure in You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD:A Leave your orphans behind, I will keep them alive; And let your widows trust in Me.”Jeremiah 49:11
You alone God, are my perfect Father, Friend, Husband, Teacher, Supporter, Provider, Encourager, Example, Savior, Everything I could ever need.
Not matter who or what is lacking in my life Lord, You are available to fill the gap, the emptiness.
You Lord have a very special place in Your heart for the orphans, widows, forgotten, set aside, and lonely.
My strength is in You Lord, my hope is in You Lord, my trust is in You Lord, there is absolutely no one life You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord has done what He determined; He has accomplished His word Which He commanded from days of old. He has torn down without sparing, And He has helped the enemy to rejoice over you; He has exalted the might of your adversaries. Lamentations 2:17
The true reality is Lord, You are a God of Your word. That may not be comforting to those who do wrong and think You will never punish their sin, but for me it’s so comforting.
Your promises may not come as quickly as I’d like at times, but oh Lord, You are so faithful.
Your judgement will come, as will Your blessings.
Thank You Lord, for being a God of Your word, for being so trustworthy.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So I say, “My strength has failed, And so has my hope from the Lord.” ............
The Lord’ s acts of mercy indeed do not end, For His compassions do not fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:18,&22-23
When everything seems to be going wrong Lord, give me strength to hang on a little longer, for Your mercy is right around the corner.
Only in You Lord do I put my trust, and my hope.
I have come to know You Lord, therefore I can trust You, and therefore I will wait, for I know You are a faithful God and Your mercy and compassion is very near.========
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I wait for Him.” Lamentations 3:24
Oh Lord You have put within me, deep in my soul, the awareness of who You are, the awareness that You are trustworthy.
Lord, You are my everything.
You are worthy of my time.
You are worth waiting for.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The Lord is good to those who await Him, To the person who seeks Him. Lamentations 3:25
Oh what blessings come when I seek You Lord.
Oh what blessings come when I don’t give up when I don’t see Your hand working in my life as fast as I’d like.
What blessings come when I sit with you and wait to hear what You have to say to me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have revolted against Me to this very day. Ezekiel 2:3
First off Lord, I just thank You, that You did not send me to rebellious people, but to people who already know You, but are hungry to know You more.
However Lord, You are always faithful, so very faithful. Where You send, You equip, You qualify. Where You send, You are there, we are never alone.
Where You send, You have a purpose and a plan.
Hallelujah, You are so faithful.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and He said to me, “Say, ‘This is what the Lord says: “This is how you think, house of Israel, for I know your thoughts. Ezekiel 11:5
Oh how I treasure the times Your Spirit Lord, has come upon me, wow! Absolutely incredible.
The Spirit of the living God, wants to fall on me, and talk to me, and to you.
Oh Lord, the depths You go to to love and guide Your children.
You know our thoughts, they are not hidden from You. You know what’s best for us.
Oh how You desire to be our Everything, and oh how I desire for You to be my Everything.
Oh how I treasure the times Your Spirit Lord, has come upon me, wow! Absolutely incredible.
The Spirit of the living God, wants to fall on me, and talk to me, and to you.
Oh Lord, the depths You go to to love and guide Your children.
You know our thoughts, they are not hidden from You. You know what’s best for us.
Oh how You desire to be our Everything, and oh how I desire for You to be my Everything.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Therefore, tell the exiles, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Although I have scattered you in the countries of the world, I will be a sanctuary to you in your time of exile. Ezekiel 11:16
Oh Lord, You are so faithful to Your children. Even when we’ve gone astray, even when we’re in a season of Your discipline because we’ve turned our backs on You, You are still our Heavenly Father, You are still our sanctuary.
You are always here for us.
Your faithfulness of loving me Lord, overwhelms me with comfort.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: How great are His signs And how mighty are His miracles! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation.
Daniel 4:3
Oh Lord, the things You do never cease to amaze me.
You never run out of ways to show who You are, and what You’re capable of.
Your miracles are unmatched by any other.
Oh the power that comes forth from You Lord.
Oh Lord, reveal who You are to Your beloved children, open our eyes to see and know You in new ways.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just; and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” Daniel 4:37
Oh Lord, everyday that I have breath in my lungs, I will praise and exalt Your name.
There is none like You Lord, and all praise and honor belong to You alone.
Your truth reigns above all else, Your ways are always just and pure.
There is no room in Your kingdom for pride, and it is in Your kingdom where I desire to be. Therefore Lord, I give you permission to humble me anytime it’s necessary.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: I issue a decree that in all the realm of my kingdom people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever. Daniel 6:26
Oh Lord, in the midst of so much confusion, deception, and unknown, You are still, and always will be my living God for ever and ever.
You were not made with human hands, You have been and will always be alive. You are my living God, and Your kingdom will not be destroyed and will not be done away with by evil.
No matter how many say, “There is no God” doesn’t change the fact that You are God. You always have been and You always will be. And one day, everyone will know the truth.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: He rescues, saves, and performs signs and miracles In heaven and on earth, He who has also rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” Daniel 6:27
Oh Lord, how You must delight in performing signs and miracles for us to witness.
How You must delight rescuing us in our greatest times of need.
What a blessings to know that You have an unlimited supply of signs, wonders, and miracles just waiting for Your perfect timing, and our prayers to be released.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For I desire loyalty rather than sacrifice, And the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6
Oh Lord, how You desire me, my love, my loyalty to only You.
You desire my relationship of intimacy.
You do a “happy dance” when I make time for just the two of us to meet, so I can get to know You more and more.
You don’t care about how much money I give, or don’t give, how often I fast, or don’t fast, how much I do, or don’t do. You care about me, about us.
Oh how blessed I am, to have a relationship with the King of kings and the Lord of lords.
Oh how blessed I am, when I choose to love You the way You desire to be loved.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers his righteousness on you. Hosea 10:12
Oh Lord, You have put within my heart the desire to sow righteousness and love.
The more I seek You, the more I desire to sow the desires of Your heart.
Oh the blessings I reap, what blessings flow from Your heart to mine, when I choose to sow the desires of Your heart.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And tear your heart and not merely your garments.” Now return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger, abounding in mercy And relenting of catastrophe. Joel 2:13
Oh Lord, Your mercies are endless.
Your greatest desire Lord, is for my heart to be seeking Your heart, and so I do.
How You long for Your children to love You, to seek You, and to make You our only God.
No matter what we do, You are waiting with open arms for us to return to You.
Oh Lord, how blessed I am to be Your beloved.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For behold, He who forms mountains and creates the wind, And declares to a person what are His thoughts, He who makes dawn into darkness And treads on the high places of the earth, The Lord God of armies is His name.
Amos 4:13
Oh Lord, just thinking of You desiring to share Your thoughts with me, brings tears of joy to my heart.
You Lord, creator of the universe, sharing Your thoughts with us. Oh how You must love us.
Your desire is for me to know You, and You provide the way. How wonderfully amazing You are, and so worthy of all my praise.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For this is what the Lord says to the house of Israel: “ Seek Me so that you may live. Amos 5:4
Seeking You Lord brings life to my spirit, soul, and body.
Seeking You Lord gives purpose to my life, to my day.
Seeking You Lord is like breathing, it’s such a part of me.
Oh what joy there is in seeking You Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then Amos replied to Amaziah, “I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs. But the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, ‘Go prophesy to My people Israel.’ Amos 7:14-15
Oh Lord, You can take anyone and do anything You want with them.
You are not limited by anything.
You take the unqualified and qualify them.
As I go about my day Lord, there’s no telling what You might do with me.
Oh how exciting life is, with You Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their evil way, then God relented of the disaster which He had declared He would bring on them. So He did not do it. Jonah 3:10
But it greatly displeased Jonah, and he became angry. Then he prayed to the Lord and said, “Please Lord, was this not what I said when I was still in my own country? Therefore in anticipation of this I fled to Tarshish, since I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in mercy, and One who relents of disaster.
Jonah 4:2
Oh God, it’s like You are just looking for reasons to bless us.
Oh how You love Your beloved children, and how You just want us to love You back.
Your grace, compassion, and abundant mercy just pour out of heaven, just looking for those who love You.
Once you know my beloved Savior, you will surely love Him
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord, And they do not understand His plan; For He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor. Micah 4:12
Oh how I treasure Your thoughts Lord, when You share them with me.
Usually they concern me, and the plans You have for me.
However, when You choose not to share Your thoughts with me, I choose to still trust You.
I don’t understand Your plans many times for America, and other nations.
I don’t understand why You don’t come swiftly with Your judgement against evil.
However, I choose to trust You, and Your perfect plans and timing.
That’s what’s so awesome about You Lord, I don’t have to understand everything to know that Your love for me, and all Your beloved children is always on Your mind, and You always have a plan.
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He has told you, mortal one, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
You give so much Lord, and really ask so little of us.
Oh how different our world would be if we would all do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with You Lord.
I can’t choose for anyone buy myself, but Lord I do choose justice, kindness, and humbly walking with You, every day of my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Yet I will triumph in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:18
No matter what is going on in the world, I will rejoice in You Lord.
No matter what is going on in my personal life, I will rejoice in You Lord.
No matter what, I will choose to rejoice in You Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened attentively and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and esteem His name. Malachi 3:16
Oh what joy there is for those who fear the Lord, to gather together.
Do our discussions please You Lord? Are we honoring with our words? Are we loving with our words? You deserve that Lord, You so deserve that.
Oh what joy there would be, if our discussions warranted a book of remembrance.
Oh Lord, when I gather with other believers may our discussions be a sweet aroma to You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21
Oh Lord, You had plans for us from the beginning of time, plans to redeem us from our sins.
Thank You Jesus for allowing Your beautiful, perfect body to be born of a woman, and then later used as a sacrifice for me, for all of mankind.
Thank You Father God for choosing Mary, You alone knew her heart, You knew who was worthy of carrying Your beloved Son.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Jesus was going about in all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23
Oh Lord, Your heart is to heal, Your heart is for me to know You and understand Your kingdom.
Lord, teach me. Teach me as You did to others 2000 years ago, so that I may know You and the desires of Your heart better.
You are so amazing Lord, and I deeply desire to know You more.
Oh Lord, I choose to seek You and the desires of Your heart every day. I choose to seek You, and give You time to speak to me, what I need to hear.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
Oh Lord, it’s all about You. You are the one I desire to receive glory for all that I do.
I choose to live in such a way Lord, that always shines the glory on You, as You are always the One who deserves it all.
Oh how blessed we are when we choose to glorify You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The men were amazed, and said, “What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” Matt 8:27
What kind of man are You Lord?
Nothing is beyond Your ability to do, if You desire to do it.
And in You Lord, nothing is beyond my ability to do, if You desire it.
Oh that my mind would comprehend my heart, in the knowledge of how powerful You are.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matt 11:28-29
Oh Lord, how I praise Your name.
You, who welcome the weary and burdened with open arms.
Oh the comfort and peace that You release, when Your children come to You.
In a world that doesn’t offer much comfort right now, I run to You Lord.
In You I find the rest that my soul is searching for.
In You I find comfort and peace.
In You I can let everything go, I no longer need to carry the weight of my life, or the world on my shoulders.
Oh how light I feel, when I release all my worries and burdens to You Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And in the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and prayed there for a time. Mark 1:35
Oh Lord Jesus, what an example You are to me.
I will make time in my busy day to be alone with my Father, just like You did Jesus.
I will make time in my busy day to pray, discuss, talk, and most important, listen to my heavenly Father, just like you did Jesus.
You are so worthy of my early mornings, or late evenings Lord. You are so worthy of that very special You and me alone time.
Oh how I treasure our time together.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Setting out from there, Jesus *went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds gathered to Him again, and, as He was accustomed, He once more began to teach them. Luke 10:1
Oh Lord, You are accustomed to loving, teaching, caring, healing, and so much more on a regular basis.
As I go about my day I’m accustomed to You getting my attention, because You have something for me.
Oh how exciting life with You is Lord.
I’ve learned to be ready with notebook and phone, to allow You to open my heart and my mind for what You have for me. I quickly make note of Your precious words to me.
Your desire is to equip me, to equip all Your children, to be all You created us to be.
Your love for me, is so amazing, and as I think about it all I can do is praise Your name
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:30
Oh Lord, show me through Your eyes what this looks like.
I can say, “I love You Lord” a thousand times a day, but what does it look like?
Teach me to love You Lord with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, as You love me with Yours.
I don’t want my, “I love You’s”, to be just words. I want them to come from deep within me, from every fiber of my being.
Oh Lord, You are so worthy of all my love, and I am willing to be taught by You just what this looks like.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And He was saying, “Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.” MARK 14:36
When faced with the unpleasant, and just wanting to just escape, I will say, “Yet not what I will, but what You will be done.”
When faced with Covid, loss of work, riots, and political uncertainty, and I just want to escape, I will say, Yet not what I will, but what You will be done.”
No matter the circumstance, I choose to say, “Not my will, but Yours be done”.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Keep watching and praying, so that you will not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:38
I will worship You with my eyes upon You.
I will worship You with my voice, my prayers.
I will worship You when I’m tired and when I’m wide awake.
I will worship You all throughout my day, and in doing so my soul and my flesh is strengthened.
Oh Lord, may worshiping You be as consistent as breathing.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Joseph bought a linen cloth, took Him down, wrapped Him in the linen cloth, and laid Him in a tomb which had been cut out in the rock; and he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mark 15:46
Oh Lord, what was it like for Joseph to hold You in his arms, and wrap You with a Linen cloth?
Was he worshiping Your Father as he did this? Was he worshiping in the midst of his sorrow and pain?
Did he know that You would be resurrected in three days?
Lord, in the midst of the unknown, with every fiber of my being I will choose to keep trusting Your words and promises.
When it looks like You are nowhere to be found and I can’t hear Your voice, with every fiber of my being I will choose to keep trusting Your words and promises.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it. Mark 16:11
Oh Lord, when it comes to You, I choose to believe the unbelievable.
When it comes to You, nothing is impossible.
When it comes to Your Word and Your promises, I choose to believe.
Oh Lord, I never want to be one who refuses to believe testimonies of what You are doing. I choose to believe, even when I may not totally understand.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
Oh Lord, what very, very powerful words.
Throughout the Bible I read of the impossibilities becoming possible.
More Lord, more! I want this to become a part of who I am in You.
Open my eyes an my heart to receive more impossibilities becoming possible.
May there be an explosion in my life, in my country, and in every nation, of impossibilities becoming possible because of Your will.
I choose to welcome and embrace all the possibilities, that will come my way today.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. Luke 5:16
Oh Lord, You lived to communicate with Your Father. Why do I live?
Nothing, absolutely nothing can come between You Lord, and my slipping away to be with You.
You are on my mind throughout my day, and my desire is to be continuously in communication with You every hour of every day.
But just as Jesus had to physically get away often to be alone with You, so do I.
You are my voice, my strength, my love, my joy, my guidance, my everything.
You are worthy of me making special time just for You.
Without being in continuous communication with You Lord, my life can easily be in the flesh.
Oh Lord, I don’t want to live in the flesh, I want to live in You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” LUKE 12:12
Oh Holy Spirit, how I come to depend on Your voice speaking through my voice.
You are so dependable, I can always count on You.
If You don’t speak, I don’t speak.
I choose to trust in You, in Your timing, and in Your words.
It’s not always easy, but always beneficial, when I choose to allow You to teach me what I’m to say at any given time.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: It happened that when He went into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees on the Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching Him closely. Luke 14:1
Lord, I marvel at how many times You ate with the Pharisees, who You knew didn’t like You.
You never shy away from uncomfortable situations, and oh how I admire that about You Lord.
Teach me Lord, not to be fearful of those who don’t like You, but to be bold and go where You call me to go, do what You call me to do, and say what You call me to say.
What an amazing example You are to me Jesus. I never tire of being reminded of how I am to imitate You in my daily life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So the Samaritan woman said to Him, “How is it that You, though You are a Jew, are asking me for a drink, though I am a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) John 4:9
Oh Lord, You broke so many religious rules while You walked this earth.
I want to be like You, free from religious bondage, free from what others might say or think.
I want to go and do as my heavenly Father leads, just like You did.
You truly are my role model Jesus, and how blessed I am to have You in my heart and in my life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Many more believed because of His word; and they were saying to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One truly is the Savior of the world.” John 4:41-42
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in the same way. John 5:19
Oh Jesus, the desire of my heart is to be as close to Your Father as You were when on earth.
Was it easy for You Jesus? It’s not always easy for me.
But because You are my example, I know it can be done.
No matter how many times I’ve not succeeded in following Your example, I will continue to make it my goal in life.
What joy there is when I choose to do what my Father is doing, or to say what He says.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son, so that all will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. John 5:22-23
All honor goes to You Jesus, to my Heavenly Father, and to His Spirit, my precious Holy Spirit.
You are a packaged deal, there is not one without the others.
Oh how blessed I am to know all three, my beautiful triune God.
How blessed I am to hear You when You speak, because that is Your desire.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Jesus then took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were reclining; likewise also of the fish, as much as they wanted. John 6:11
Oh Lord, You are not a God of barely enough, You are a God of plenty.
Why do I too often ask for just barely enough, when You are a God of abundance?
Your compassion, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and amazingness never ceases to touch my heart.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So Jesus, aware that they intended to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself, alone. John 6:15
Oh Lord, You knew what You needed, time alone with Your Father, and You made it happen.
You didn’t spend every waking minute teaching and ministering to others.
You didn’t allow the praise and desire of others to change Your plans.
Oh how I admire Your tenacity to continually be listening and obeying Holy Spirit’s leading.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The one who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and the one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will reveal Myself to him.” John 14:21
Oh Lord, how can I show You I love you? Obedience, plain and simple.
I don’t want to just say, “I love You Lord”, I want to show it.
Every day Lord, I choose to obey You, and to obey Your Word.
When I mess up, You forgive me, because that’s who You are.
The desire of my heart is to read Your Word, so I know what You desire me to do, and then do it.
You alone Lord deserve my obedience, my love. You alone are worthy of that sacrifice every day.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3
Oh Lord, it thrills my heart that you want me to know You.
As I seek You, You reveal more of Yourself to me.
As I go about my day, You open my eyes and heart to know You more.
You, creator of everything, seek relationship with “me”, that is so awesome and humbling.
Knowing someone takes time, engaging, communicating, effort, willingness, and tenacity.
Knowing You Lord, also takes a willingness to look stupid when you’re talking to someone who no one can see.
Whatever it takes to know You more, I will do, as my heart compels me too.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth. Acts 1:8
Oh Lord, I’m so grateful for Holy Spirit.
You never planned for us to do what You’ve called us to do in our own strength.
You planned all along that we would walk in power “when” Holy Spirit comes upon us.
Holy Spirit, You are so amazingly versatile in what You do, and how You manifest.
Holy Spirit, here I am, arms wide open and heart surrendered, ready to receive Your power anytime, anywhere.
What a loving God You are, to bless us with Your Spirit, to be with us all the time.
WORDS OF WORSHIP: You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of gladness with Your presence.’ Acts 2:28
Oh Lord, in Your presence is all we ever need.
No amount of money can buy what we can receive in Your presence.
Forgive me Lord, for choosing at times to spend more time in the presence of others, without even spending any time, purposely in just Your presence.
It’s in Your presence that You make known to me, not only the path of my life, but so many other things I need to know.
Oh what pure delight there is, in Your presence Lord.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. Acts 4:13
Oh Lord, I want to be recognized as being with You.
I want my life today to different, because I’ve been with You.
Jesus, You give confidence to those who have been with You.
Oh Lord, my being with You is all that’s needed, for my life and those around me to be forever changed.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and argued with Stephen. But they were unable to cope with his wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking. Acts 6:9-10
Oh Lord, I love how You equip Your beloveds children.
I marvel at the extent You go to on a regular basis, to prepare us for what You’ve called us to do.
When I choose to allow Holy Spirit to speak through me, miracles happen, how can they not?
Oh Lord, life with You is certainly not boring.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses.. Acts 13:28-29
Freedom comes through You alone Lord.
Freedom to rest in the midst of chaos.
Freedom from a life of sin.
Freedom from guilt and shame.
Freedom to be all God created me to be.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52
Oh Lord, You are the source of joy.
You are the source of being continually filled with Holy Spirit.
You are the source of knowledge and wisdom.
You are the source of peace.
You, and You alone are the source for everything I need in life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:8
Your love God, Your love is like no other.
We don’t have to get our act together before You love us.
You loved, when most everyone around You at the time hated You.
You continue to love, every hour of every day.
How can I not love back someone who loves like this?
Oh Lord, the desire of my heart, is to grow in Your love.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 6:23
Money can’t buy Your eternal life, blessings, love, joy, peace, or knowing You personally.
It’s all Your precious gift to those who believe.
Oh Jesus, what a precious gift You are to me.
Loving You, knowing You is life to me.
And oh Lord, the eternal life You have planned for us who believe, WOW!
And this precious gift of eternal life, starts when we believe in You Jesus. It just doesn’t get much better than that.
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WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God, saying, “I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me.” Rom 10:20
Oh Lord, I love this verse, I love this about You.
There is so much hope in this verse for unsaved loved ones.
I just marvel at Your goodness, You are so amazing.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe. 1 Cor. 1:21
Oh Lord, just like money can’t buy Your blessings, neither can education buy knowing You.
You Lord, have seen to it that anyone who wants to know You can.
You have seen to it that the poorest of the poor has the opportunity to know more about you than all the scholars in the world.
Knowing You Lord, really knowing You, will be an eternal journey of pure bliss.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Cor 2:9
Oh how exciting it is for those of us who Love our Lord.
Every day is filled with glorious uncertainties and possibilities from You, our beloved Father.
Oh Lord, You bring hope, life, dreams, and endless possibilities to me every day of my life. How truly blessed I am.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: When we tell you these things, we do not use words that come from human wisdom. Instead, we speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit’s words to explain spiritual truths. 1Cor 2:13
What a blessed way to live Lord.
What a blessed way to teach, preach, and pray. Your words, not mine.
Oh what power is released when we speak only what Holy Spirit gives us.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. 2 Cor 4:16
Even though my body ages daily, and some days it seems like more than others, my spirit is renewed in You Lord.
Many times as I sit with You Lord, I feel like a little girl receiving life in my spirit.
At times my body is doing a “happy dance” of joy, even while sitting, as You renew my spirit with more of You.
My spirit never ages with You Lord, it just gets younger, fuller, more excited, more joyful, hopeful, peaceful, and more full of life.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Cor 4:18
So Lord, I will choose to fix my gaze upon You, and not the sickness and despair that is all around me.
I choose to fix my gaze on the things of You, that cannot be seen with my eyes.
So I will fix my eyes on Your love, peace, joy, blessings, promises, comfort, eternal life, freedom, strength, purpose, truth, and glory.
I choose to fix my eyes on Your face Jesus, before looking around me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: The son of the slave wife was born in a human attempt to bring about the fulfillment of God’s promise. But the son of the freeborn wife was born as God’s own fulfillment of his promise. Gal 4:23
Oh Lord, Your promises are perfect, and Your timing is perfect.
Oh Lord, I surrender to You, I want You to fulfill Your promises to me in Your perfect timing, and I will stop trying to make it happen in my timing.
I trust You Lord, You are faithful, Your timing is perfect, and I will rejoice.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. Eph 3:12
Oh Lord, it’s hard to imagine just how much You love me.
You welcome me with open arms into Your presence anytime I want.
No fear, no shame, no embarrassment, no head down, but confidently I come to You.
You always welcome me, You never turn me away.
In You Lord, in Your presence is my heart’s desire, and that where I want to stay.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Eph 5:1
Just like small children usually imitate their parents, or the ones who raise them, so I want to imitate You Lord.
You tough are like no earthly parent, for You are perfect, and You are always worthy of being imitated.
To truly imitate You, I need to spend time being around You.
It is pure joy learning to imitate You Lord, as I get to know You more and more.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. Col 3:10
Oh Lord, I marvel again at how deeply You want me to know You, and how deeply you want me to be like You.
Oh how I wish putting on my new nature were as easy as putting on a sweater, and just not taking it off.
I wonder what goes on in Your mind Lord, when you see my new nature being put on and then taken off so often.
But You never scold or shame Me Lord, You are so full of love and encouragement.
Your love continues to put within me a deep desire to know You more, and become more like You every day.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, in spite of great opposition. 1 Thess 2:2
Yet God, yet God, yet God!
No matter our circumstances, yet God gives courage.
No matter our pain, yet God gives courage
In You Lord is the answer to my need, right when I need it.
Yet God’s love, yet God’s peace, yet God’s strength, yet God’s courage, yet God’s freedom, yet God’s righteousness, yet God’s truth, it’s not over until God says it’s over.
Oh Lord, You are just so amazing, and worthy of my love and faithfulness in trusting You.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Indeed, you already show your love for all the believers throughout Macedonia. Even so, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you to love them even more. 1 Thess 4:10
Oh Lord, Your love for me is endless.
And Your desire for me, is to love others more.
I can’t do this by myself Lord. Yet the more I love You, and the more I allow Your love to flow through me, the more I can love others.
Oh the possibilities, when I allow Your love to consume me.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Heb 11:6
Oh Lord, the desire of my heart is to have complete faith in You, always and no matter what.
Why? Because You’re God, who better to trust and have faith in?
It baffles my mind God that You want to reward me, for doing what thrills my heart, and that is seeking You.
Oh how I praise Your name, for being so generous with Your blessings and your rewards.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. Women received their loved ones back again from death. Heb 11:33-35
Wow God, when I have faith in You, absolutely anything is possible.
Forgive me Lord when I forget, just how amazing and faithful You are.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear (reverence) and awe. Heb 12:28
Oh Lord, the desire of my heart is to worship You the way You want me to.
Holy Spirit, I surrender to Your leading when I worship my God.
Oh God, I want to please You with my worship; teach me to please You.
You are so worthy of my whole spirit, soul and body worshiping You the way You desire, worshiping You in holy reverence and awe.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: “Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.” Rev. 5:13
Oh Lord, what a glorious day that will be.
I can’t even imagine the sound of every creature singing praises to You.
I know I don’t understand all that will happen, but wow, I sure look forward to this.
You are so worthy Lord of such honor and praise.
WORSHIP IN THE WORD: They sang, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Rev 7:12