#praiseandworship

[bibleversegarden]

A Prayer For Today

My Faithful Father, Savior and Friend, 

My soul rejoices in You, who bids me come to Your throne of grace. I exalt You in praise and worship. You are my God and there is no other. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; keep me on the straight and narrow way, by day and by night. In Your holy, righteous name, I pray with thanksgiving. 

Amen and Amen.

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

[lightspreader]

Why are people cursing others when angry?

[byfaithmedia]

Truth 🙌🏻

[avonlady44]

Good morning everyone!! We are all sinners by nature but Jesus is not a sinner. Yet, our sins were put on our Jesus and He had done nothing, Amen! We want to thank You, Lord for what You have done for us of! Have a beautiful blessed day

[romans12]

The Beginning of Sorrows

I have not had a great love in my life. A divorce, great sex, decent company...yes. But, not a great love filled with passion, support, maturity and longsuffering. A couple years back I was in this "situationship" that milked from me some of the most mind blowing organisms I have never had before in any of my previous sexual embarkments. And they were very giving. Multiple in most of our sessions. I didn't think it possible. I enjoyed sex before him. What I had settled for in receipt from past scratching were pleasing enough to my fleshly desires. And I surrendered to the conclusion that I was one of those women that could not experience the impact of them. Odd to credit, but I actually have to thank God for His Mercy and Grace in that particular situation because this man gave into all my desires. Desires of touch, word affirmations and such attention to detail. He was not a selfish lover.

The Selfishness that was my own, ended up as saving Grace that came in the package of my being so emotionally monopolized. As I was consumed emotionally in grief. The lost of a mother first in the battle of sickness then the final conquer of death, can bind someone like myself in the chains of whatever measures discovered to numb the pain. To disassociate oneself from reality and find peace by any means necessary. By the time I partook with this man in the sin of the sheets, I would not be bound there by the heart but by need. A need so great that I compromised to fill it. Not only in fornication but this man was not mine to have as he was another's. It was that reality, and the reality of my either having to smoke a joint, or have a strong drink, to carry through with the pleasure I was seeking that would eventually become the catalyst to the repair of the moral compass within me.

I found my way back to God. Better yet in the midst of the cannabis smoke that encased the space in my bedroom, God intercepted what was damaging me and lit a path for a way back to Him. Where I once moved very arrogantly in the total rubbish of a hardened heart. Bound in iniquity. The thing that would undo me. This peace I found brought many sorrows. This confliction of dreadful and wonderful, wrong and right felt feeling that brought me to tears afterward would end friendships, gain me my first STD in 42 years of life and almost literally a slipping away of my core self as I could no longer be recognized and I loathed who I was becoming. And that is how we become undone. Peace is mine to have already through Christ. The Holy Spirit of the Living God is a comforter. And dare I say it but, so is the bliss of experiencing a man that way. It is God that said that it is not good for man to be alone. That He would give us the desires of our hearts according to His will. That if we seek the kingdom of God all will be added to us. We become undone and bring to ourselves great sorrow when we go after these things without first surrendering to the Will of God over our lives. He will hold no good thing from us. They again are ours to have. As man cannot live on bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God let patience have its perfect work. In the wilderness Jesus also was tempted to give into his flesh to take possession of what was already His, but the only way to numb the pain was to obtain it under the surrendering to the flesh and bowing to Satan. Making His desires bigger than God. No one likes the crushing. Even now I am experiencing a crushing and I have a peace that makes no sense. Patience is the fruit of the Spirit that allows us to have these things in God's perfect timing.. And it is mine already...

Prayer: Thank you Lord for seeing me, Thank you for your ministering angels to strengthen me and deliver me. Thank you for increasing my awareness of the Spirit within me to discern, catch and bind anything that may try to undo me. Thank you for a true peace. A peace that will bring to me no sorrow. Your peace is a perfect peace. A peace that makes no sense and surpasses all understanding. Your name a strong tower. My strong foundation. I bless you Lord.

Amen

Psalm 103:17, Romans 8:28, Galatians 5, Matthew 4, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 10:22, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 23

Mercy is in the conversion of the ashes of past to turn into a beautiful triumph against an undoing of who I really am, in Christ, my true core.

[unfoldingmoments]

It is well with my soul

When peace like a river, attends my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, You have taught me to know[b] It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain It is well, (it is well), With my soul, (with my soul) It is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life, Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. But Lord, 'tis for You, for Your coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul. And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, A song in the night, oh my soul! Further reading from the true story behind the song : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0f0sfZ87PlOreOj1hJvVtA

[johanvdm]

Christian Worship Songs 2024 - Praise and Worship Music | Gospel Songs

[musicpromotionclub]

🎶✨ 'Odim Ebube' by Yeka Onka is here to fill your heart with praise and gratitude! 🙌🏽💖 This gospel masterpiece celebrates God's glory and will inspire your faith. 🙏🏽🎧

[mona310]

I Thank You Lord | Lemosonic | Best Praise & Worship Songs 2024

[letspraynow]

Join us and let the train minister to you on this Musical Journey. The word for today is Tree of Life. You have a train of life. Want to know how to activate it? Join us for the answer. God bless. 

[bibleversegarden]

The Lord God Almighty Is The Only God

The Lord God Almighty, who made the heavens and the earth, is the only God. There is none beside Him or ever shall be. Praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created. He owns the breath of every living creature and all mankind. 

"Who gave Him charge over the earth? Or who appointed Him over the whole world? If He should set His heart on it, if He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, all flesh would perish together, and man would return to the dust." (Job 34:13-15)

Idols are worthless. They are a poor substitute and cannot deliver any. In God alone, we must trust and rely on. No one or anything is His equal. The Lord of hosts is His name; worship Him in the beauty of His holiness.

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

Related Bible Readings:

Exodus Chapter 20; 1 Samuel Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 and Isaiah Chapter 2

[byfaithmedia]

Yes Lord!

[unfoldingmoments]

Heart of Worship

I was first drawn to a charismatic church because of the atmosphere of worship—the music truly lifted my soul, almost like being at a live concert. It was during these moments of praise and worship that I felt most connected, even though I wasn’t a great singer. My favorite part was how the songs moved me, not through talent but through the emotional power of the music. It was like a stress release, and I felt compelled to join the choir for a short time. The music became a personal outlet, and despite my lack of skill, it helped me feel closer to God.

The song “Heart of Worship” was the first one my friend taught me to play on the guitar. Even though I still can’t play well due to postural issues, I remember the chords to that song, though they’re imperfect. It remains special to me, a reminder of that time when I felt more connected to worship.

But as much as I was immersed in worship, I eventually drifted away from it. Music became less of a focus, even though I still enjoyed listening to it. It’s strange how deeply music can influence emotions, especially for someone like me who’s so sensitive. Music can heal or harm—its power is undeniable. Sometimes, I feel that musicians, with their stage presence, can create a magnetic influence over others. People worship artists, just as much as they worship in church, and that power is both beautiful and intimidating.

In my own journey with God, I’ve been told that worship should come before prayer and Bible reading, but I struggle with that. I find it difficult to find the motivation to sing or pray. Even though I love music and words of affirmation, it’s hard for me to truly engage in worship. I feel disconnected, like I’m just going through the motions without really inviting God into my heart.

I also struggle with reading the Bible. I often treat it as information to absorb, not as something that should transform my life. I read it but don’t yet apply it to my daily experiences—it’s not yet life-giving knowledge to me. I know I should be meditating on the Word, allowing it to shape my thoughts and actions, but I often feel like I’m missing that connection. I want to apply what I read, but I don’t always know how.

I haven’t truly followed Jesus as His disciple. I can’t obey His word, let alone surrender or grow in faith. I feel like I’ve been stuck in the same crisis for so long. With each passing year, the fear becomes stronger. The world feels overwhelming and loud, and sometimes I just want to shut it out. But then, I have so many questions, so many things I want to say, but no one seems to be listening. I feel like a failure, and the weight of that is hard to bear.

As much as I desire to trust God, I can’t seem to let go of the control. I’m afraid I’m not enough, and the fear of not measuring up holds me back. But despite all the doubts, I still hope that God will help me in my unbelief. I’m still learning, still searching for a way to surrender.

Ref: https://www.crosswalk.com/church/worship/song-story-matt-redmans-the-heart-of-worship-1253122.html

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