12/1                 James 1:2-3

2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

TEST

Life is a test.  We are called to meet the test of our faith-will I change and trust God or will I do it my way.  The joy of the Lord is a great blessing and we find that in simply trusting Him. 

11/30         Psalm 107:8-9

8Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.  9 For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. 

PRAISE

Praise the Lord.  Praise Him for His great love for us.  Praise Him for going through the trials of life with us.  Praise His name and in every way Praise the Lord. 

11/29          Psalm 9:1

1 Come, let us sing to the LORD!  Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 

SING

I’m not a singer but I still sing.  I sing to the Lord for the joy I feel.  I praise His name in song for the Love He gives.  Great is the Lord and greatly to be adored and praised. 

11/28          1 Corinthians 1:4-5

4 I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus.  5 Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. 

GRATITUDE

The Lord loves you and because of His love I have deep gratitude for you.  I pray for you.  I rejoice with you and mourn with you for we are in His family.  Let the Lord fill you up with joy and peace and you respond with gratitude.  I thank my God for you. 

11/27          Jeremiah 30:19

19 There will be joy and songs of thanksgiving, and I will multiply my people, not diminish them; I will honor them, not despise them. 

VALUE

The Lord values each one of one of us.  He celebrates our life.  He seeks to guide us in the right way.  Rejoice for the Father deeply loves you. 

11/26          2 Chronicles 5:13

13 The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the LORD with these words: “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!” At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. 

KNOW

Know the Lord.  Know His presence.  Know His Word.  Know His hand of guidance, His attention to your needs.  Know the Lord.  He is our great and mighty God, praise Him.  He is seeking your best good.  Praise the Lord.  Seek His face while you can.  Spend time with Him now.  Praise the Lord.

11/25          Psalm 118:14

14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. 

VICTORY

The victory has been won and He has shared this victory with us.  The Lord is my victory and strength.  He is Lord, Lord of all.  Believe in Him and Let Him change your life.  Jesus is Lord.  Jesus loves you.  He is our song- Praise the Lord, praise the Lord. 

11/24          Psalm 118:8-9

8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people. 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

REFUGE

The Lord is our refuge in times of trouble.  He is always with us and always caring for us.  Take refuge in the Lord for He loves you.  Spend time with Him.  Share you heart with Him.  Jesus is Lord and He is Lord of you. 

11/23          Psalm 118:1

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

AMEN

I agree, the Lord is so good.  His love for me is expressed each morning when I wake up.  I feel His presence.  Good morning Lord.  And each night when I retire I feel His loving presence.  He comforts me, He leads me to rest and renews my health. The Lord cares for me and He cares for you.  Give thanks to the Lord, Amen!

11/22          2 Corinthians 9:11-12

11 Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.  12 So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God. 

GIVE

A thankful heart is a giving heart.  Give all that you have.  Give of yourself and your resources.  People need the Lord and they pay attention to givers.  Everyone you meet has a need.  Learn under His direction to give and meet the needs of those you come into contact with.  Thank you Lord.  Praise the Lord.