05/29          Psalm 112:1

1 Praise the LORD ! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his commands. 

UPRIGHT

An upright man   1.   fears the Lord 2.   delights greatly in His commandments 3.   gracious 4.   full of compassion 5.   righteous 6.   shows favor 7.   Lends  8.   guides his affairs with fairness 9.   has scattered abroad 10. has given to the poor

05/28          Psalm 9:2

2 I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. 

JOY

The joy of the Lord is our strength.  Jesus is alive and He lives in you and me.  Our Father, fill us with joy and peace and help as we live today.  

05/27          Psalm 147:11

11 No, the LORD ’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. 

LOVE

Love the Lord and love each other.  Put your hope in Jesus and He will do it.  Jesus died on the cross for you while you were still in your trespasses and sin.  Jesus loves you.  

05/26          Ephesians 5:15-16

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 

WISDOM

Wisdom is not knowledge.  Wisdom is knowing the fear of the Lord and seeking to please Him and love your fellow man.  Wisdom is the ability to relate to others.  It is how well we can function in the world and serve the Lord.  Love the Lord with all my heart and love others like I love myself.  Jesus is Lord.  

05/25          Ephesians 5:18-19

18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 

BE

Be focused on Jesus.  In everything you do ask Him to be involved and present with you.  Don’t try to live life by yourself.  Invite the Lord in, seek His wisdom, mercy and grace and be about the Lord’s business.  We belong to Him and He has a plan for our life.  Know the Lord Jesus and follow Him.  

05/24          Psalm 33:16

16 The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior. 

ONLY

Only God, the Lord, can save us unto eternity.  He seeks to bring us into His family now and we will be with Him forever.  The Lord is our salvation and savior.  Jesus is the only way to the Father.  Jesus is Lord.  

05/23          Exodus 15:6

6 “Your right hand, O LORD, is glorious in power. Your right hand, O LORD, smashes the enemy. 

POWER

Our God is powerful and engaged in our life and our world.  Remember that God loves you and He is here for you.  Jesus is Lord of all things including our life.  God is in control.  

05/22          Proverbs 22:4

4 True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life. 

FAITH

We choose humility.  We put it on like a cloak.  But by faith we fear the Lord.  He is so wonderful and glorious, and we are so little and unknowing.  Yet the Lord came looking for me.  In true humility I will develop a deeper understanding of who the Lord is.  It will help me keep a healthy fear of the Lord therefore I will listen to Him and obey Him.  The Lord is God and I am not.  

05/21          2 Chronicles 15:7

7 But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” 

GOING

Keep on going.  Don’t give up.  The Lord has a plan for your life.  Do it.  Do it now.  Don’t quit.  Keep on going.  

05/20          Numbers 6:24-26

24 ‘May the LORD bless you and protect you. 25 May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. 26 May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’ 

DESIRE

This is the desire of the heart of God.  He would that we be blessed, smiled upon and recipients of His.  He wants to show favor to us and give us His peace.  Serve the Lord with gladness.  God is for us.  Jesus saves us and the Holy Spirit resides in us.  Jesus is Lord.