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pablitogavii · 1 year ago

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Can you do one where reader is feeling a little insecure abt her body (even tho it's perfect and she's stunning) and she says she wants to get a boob job or a bbl and gavi gets super dom and he gets a Lil aggressive saying no you don't need it (bc she is perfect) I think it would be soo cutee

Thank uuu<33

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You just kept scrolling social media looking at all these models with their plum breasts and perfect butts. It was incredibly depressing to look in the mirror afterwards ... you looked like a kid compared to all of them.

"Are you insane!? Do you know what the recovery is for a bbl!?" your best friend told you one day when you mentioned in at college. She thought you were completely insane but she didn't have to deal with everyone commenting on her look on the internet. Not to mention she wasn't dating a celebrity all girls in Spain want.

"I'm home, mi amor!" Pablo walked in exhausted from the training noticing that you were way too focused on your phone to notice his arrival.

"Aii nena, what got all your attention huh?" he asked and you quickly turned off your phone where you were searching different plastic surgeries available nearby.

"Uff nenita, should I be worried???" he said and you shut him up with a kiss telling him not to be ridiculous since it was obvious that you were head over heels in love with him ...but how long will he want to be with you looking like this???

A few days later, Rapha walked to Pablo during training and pulled him to the side. He had an interesting conversation with his wife who told him about your questions.

"She asked her where to get work done???" Pablo made sure he understood and Rapha nodded explaining that it's often that women get insecure even though they look divine in the eyes of their men.

"Don't attack her Pablo, just try and get her to tell you herself" Rapha advised and Pablo followed his words hoping you would soon open up about this with him.

"Amor, venga aqui please?" he said sitting on the bed one evening while you were still finishing up your skincare. You walked to him and he pulled you on his lap with a kiss.

"Can you wear that lingerie I got you in Paris? I miss seeing you in it nena..." he said and you felt a lump in your throat ...you breasts barely fill the cups and despite Pablo saying he loved how it looked on you, it made you feel insecure.

"No ... amm... it's okay ...maybe another night Pablito" you tried avoiding the situation at all costs but he wouldn't let go keeping you on his lap.

"Que pasa contigo mi amor? Talk to me ..." he said and you looked anywhere but his eyes because you wouldn't lie but you can't say the truth either because it's embarrassing right now.

"Please, let me go ...I'm tired Pablo" you said but he wouldn't budge. Ugh sometimes you really hated when he was stubborn like this.

"You know I think your body is sexy ..." he said not able to keep it to himself anymore. He needed you to know how much he admires you from afar.

"Que?" you were a little taken back. Pablo was never much of talker, especially about intimacy, he preferred to show it all.

"Your breasts me vuelven loco ...they fit perfectly in my hands like they were made for me ...and your perky butt is perfect to be spanked ...and you know how much I enjoy doing that when you're mala ...hmmm but I know you secretly love when I squeeze in like this" he spoke slowly and seductively while squeezing your ass roughly making you fight an urge to moan.

"Pablito ..." you whisper and he kept his hands there for while until moving to hold your face and make you look in his eyes. He kissed you passionately and a little agressivly as well like he needed to to feel all his words in action.

"Listen to me, mi amor ...go put on that lingerie and let me enjoy what's mine" he said slowly releasing your hold and you jumped off quickly but still refusing to do what he said or talk about it.

When he saw you pull out your regular pajamas instead, he walked to the wardrobe and sat int he corner sofa.

"Don't be mala, nenita mia. Do what papi said!" he said sternly and you gulped looking at the lingerie in the box while signing.

"I want to get plastic surgery, Pablo!" you yelled it out and he sighed grabbing your hand rather roughly and pulling you to sit on his lap. You were once again trapped there and couldn't move.

"Now you listen to me, nena ...you are perfect and you don't need to get anything done! I don't want my things touched by anyone else or ruined with plastic surgery! I want you as you are ...perfect and mine" he spoke sternly and you held onto every word. There was no arguing with Pablo when he got dominant like this ...fuck you were also turned on so you decided to push your limits.

"But wouldn't you like if they were a little bigger Pablito???" you took his hand and placed it on your breast and he squeezed looking at your mouth longingly. You could feel underneath your butt that he was just as turned on as you.

"Dios ... they're perfect. Don't do it amor...por favor" he said helplessly at the end and you smiled kissing him passionately while he carried you to bed.

"Do you really like me like this Pablo?" you ask after a heated makeout session as both of you discarded your clothes on the floor enjoying every intimate moment.

"I don't only like you nena ...I love you just the way your are ...natural, divine and all mine. Si? Dime eso" he whispered into your ear kissing your weak spot leaving his famous marks all over your neck as you moaned.

"aaahh all yours Pablito ..." you half moaned and he smirked nodding his head while kissing you all over.

"Promise me you won't touch anything?" he said while resting between your thighs knowing how desperately you needed him.

"Porfavor ..." you begged hating being teased

"Promise me or I won't give it to you nena" he smirked knowing he is winning this battle.

"I promise Pablo! I won't do anything! Please give it to me!" you were yelling on top of your lungs and he was very proud of you in that moment. He will spend this night and the rest of his life showing you just how perfect you are for him ...just the way you are ❤️❤️❤️

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destinyimage · 1 year ago

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Claim Your Healing—9 Decrees to Release Your Blood-Bought Healing

Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:4-5 NKJV).

Lord, I thank You and I praise You that You hear my prayers.

There is none like You. You are Jehovah Rapha (Exodus 15:26), my Healer. All healing comes from You. Lord, I thank You that it is by Your stripes that I am healed (Isaiah 53:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24). I look for the manifestation of my healing to break forth in Jesus’s mighty name!

Your Word says not to be wise in my own eyes but to fear You and depart from evil; doing this will be health to my flesh and strength to my bones (Proverbs 3:8). So, Lord, I come to You humbly and ask You to help me to leave behind any way that is not of You. Lord, I ask You to search my heart and show me any offensive way within me that I may turn from it and toward You in repentance (Psalm 139:23-24).

Your name is above every name (Philippians 2:9-10) and every illness and disease must bow to the name of Jesus. Jesus redeemed me from the curse because He became a curse for me (Galatians 3:1-3). Thank You for Your blood that covers me. Your Word says that life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11) and because Your blood covers me, Your life covers me and Your blood cleanses me of all sin (1 John 1:7). Thank You for delivering me out of all the afflictions coming against me (Psalm 34:17). I await Your perfect timing. Lord, increase my faith as I wait upon You. In Jesus’s name I pray.

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1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV) – Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.

Proverbs 4:20-22 (NIV) – My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.

3 John 1:2 (NKJV) – Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) – Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.

James 5:14-16 (NKJV) – Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Jeremiah 30:17 (NKJV) – “For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord….

Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV) – Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.

Psalm 34:19 (NKJV) – Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

I Declare in the Mighty Name of King Jesus:

I am an overcomer because of Your blood and the word of my testimony (Revelation 12:11).

No weapon formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that rises against me in judgment shall be condemned! This is my heritage as a servant of the Lord from whom my righteousness comes (Isaiah 54:17).

All curses over my life are broken right now in the name of Jesus!

Any negative report spoken over me is null and void and I come out of agreement with it in Jesus’s mighty name!

Complete physical and emotional healing in my life. You have given me abundant peace and security (Jeremiah 33:6).

That You sustain me on my sickbed and restore me from my bed of illness (Psalm 41:3).

The binding up and the healing of the broken places in my life in Jesus’s name (Isaiah 61:1).

That by Your blood I am made whole and by Your stripes I am healed (1 Peter 2:24).

You, Jesus, paid the price for my healing. I am whole and I walk in the knowledge of Your love and sacrifice. I am healed in Your name!

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mstexalicious1961 · 3 years ago

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Apply His Name

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devotion by Bernard Trippett, Jr

Apply His Name

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe” Proverbs‬ ‭18:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

Jehovah Sabaoth, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Jireh. These are just some of the names of God. Each one to show a side of Who God is and Who He will be in your life, in your situation, in your moment. Just like your name is personal to you, God has names that are personal to Him also, revealing all Who He is and it will bring you close by faith to that aspect of His unchanging character.

By faith, if you are sick and you need healing to break forth for you, call Him Jehovah Rapha The Lord your Healer. Call Him Jehovah Jireh when you need to be encouraged to trust Him to provide. When your need Him to fight your battles, call Him the Jehovah Sabaoth the Lord of Hosts. Call Him Jehovah Nissi when you don’t know how He’ll do it, but you need a victory. Reach out to Jehovah Shammah, when you feel weary or alone, and you need Him to comfort and carry you through. God is faithful and will be everything you need Him to be.

Prayer: Father, thank You for every name You have revealed to me. Help me to put into practice applying Your name in my moments and in my life. I can call on You and You truly are everything I need. You will be exactly Who say you to me and I thank You for it. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Jehovah Adonai – The Lord our sovereign; Master Jehovah (Genesis 15:2, 8)

Jehovah Elohim – The eternal creator (Genesis 2:4-5)

Jehovah Jireh – The Lord will provide (Genesis 22:8-14)

Jehovah Nissi – The Lord our banner (banner of victory) (Exodus 17:15)

Jehovah Rapha – The Lord our healer (Exodus 15:26)

Jehovah Shalom –The Lord our peace (Judges 6:24)

Jehovah Tsidkenu– The Lord our righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6, 33:16)

Jehovah Mekaddishkam – The Lord our sanctifier (Exodus 31:13; Leviticus 20:8; 21:8; 22:9, 16, 32; Ezra 20:12)

Jehovah Sabaoth – The Lord of hosts, The Lord of angel armies (1 Samuel 1:3)

Jehovah-Shammah – The Lord is present, The Lord Who is there (Ezra 48:35)

Jehovah Elyown – The Lord Most High (Psalms 7:17; 47:2; 97:9)

Jehovah Rohi – The Lord My Shepherd (Psalms 23:1)

Jehovah Hoseenu – The Lord our maker (Psalms 95:6)

Jehovah Eloheka – The Lord thy God (Exodus 20:2, 5, 7)

Jehovah Elohav – The Lord My God (Zechariah 14:5)

Jehovah Eloheenu – The Lord our God (Psalms 99:5, 8, 9)

El- Shaddai – All-Sufficient One, The God of mountains or God Almighty (Genesis 17:11; Psalms 97:1)

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mrhugolloris · 8 years ago

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i haven’t known you very long yet but that’s such a you number? idk, i love it though. anyways, i can’t believe i wasn’t following you sooner? you’re such a sweetheart and a wonderful person and the love for les bleus & arsenal is a big plus <33 im really looking forward to get to know you more :)) also im really sad rapha’s injured for intl week!! like @ rapha pls stop getting injured right before intl break, its killing me, k thanks bye

#je réponds #if you want #mutuals send me a number

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riverdamien · 5 years ago

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Take Me!

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John 6:30-35 English Standard Version (ESV)

30 So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.”

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

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"I am the bread of life, take me as your bread." These words we read, and hear, and really do not think about them. Often times when we cook and offer bread, we offer"bread and butter," together, as one item.

As I get older, and as I have moved through illness, and have moved through rejection, hatred, anger, and physical threats, as I look death in the face everyday now, those words become alive.

Jesus is the One who stays with me, never runs away, forgives, spanks , but always loves me. He is always present. Friends get afraid. or angry and leave, I disappoint people and they leave, people try to hurt me physically and with words, and there are times that I feel so alone. And I am a reminded that taking him as my principle from day to day all will be well.

When we take Jesus as our bread and butter in life, we always choose what is good for the world--we do not judge or , label, we work for peace in all areas of the world. We get our hands dirty, even to the point of death.

We enter into the mercy and sadness he has because of our situation in this world.

To enter into that mercy, to enter into that sadness, would make us like him, voices for the voiceless, suffers for peace, organizers of justice, chasers of evil, healers of the wounds. We make him our bread of life, and our butter of life. Deo Gratias! Thanks be to God!

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Liturgy for the Pandemic—contributed by Youth Works

Our help is in the Name of the Lord; The Maker of heaven and earth.

God of the present moment;

God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart;

bring hope and courage to us as we wait in uncertainty.

Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided,

for your will is health and wholeness;

you are God, and we need you.

Confession:

Heavenly Father, we confess to you our fears, our worries, and our anxieties.

[pause for silent prayer]

You have given us your perfect love which casts out all fear and your peace which transcends all understanding, but even still we feel dislodged, displaced, untethered, and uncertain during these times.

We believe, Lord; help our unbelief

Jehovah Shalom, the God who brings peace has said: “I will never leave you or forsake you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.”

Intercession:

Give us grace and courage to hope, and to risk disappointment.

Teach us to pray expectantly,

and when our prayers seem to fail,

bring us to pray again and again;

for you are our God,

who acts, and will act again.

Hear this prayer for your love’s sake.

Jehovah Rapha, the God who Heals, we ask you to protect us from the spread of coronavirus. You are powerful and merciful; let this be our prayer:

“Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.”

For those who are vulnerable, sick and those who have been exposed;

grant them strength, healing and protection.

For their loved ones and caretakers;

grant them peace and endurance.

For those reeling with fear and grief;

grant them comfort in their turmoil and hope in their despair.

For world leaders, national leaders and local leaders;

grant them sound minds, courage and humility.

For physicians, nurses, researchers, paramedics, and all other healthcare employees around the world;

grant them resilience, discernment, compassion and the resources to do the work before them.

For those who must work, despite the threat of sickness;

grant them protection and continued provision.

For everyone dealing with loss of work and financial impacts of this pandemic;

grant them comfort, wisdom and financial provision.

For churches and their staff;

grant them discernment and creativity to lead and minister in unprecedented circumstances.

For parents and families;

grant them understanding, patience and joy.

For children and teenagers;

grant them protection from fear.

For those for whom home is not a safe haven;

grant them refuge.

For those who are alone;

grant them a sense of your nearness and love.

For all navigating decisions during this time of uncertainty and fear;

grant them your wisdom and peace.

And for all the prayers we cannot voice because our language is insufficient or our unawareness too great;

Lord, hear our prayer.

Closing Prayer:

May El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty who loves you, protect you.

May Jesus Christ, the one who died for you, save you.

And may the Holy Spirit who broods over the chaos and fills you with the Lord’s presence, intercede for you and in you for others at this time.

Amen.

**This liturgy was inspired by the following:

“A Liturgy During a Pandemic” © The Rev. Porter C. Taylor, 2020, https://porterctaylor.com/2020/03/16/a-liturgy-during-a-pandemic/

“A Prayer for the Deliverance from the Coronavirus by Pete Greig & 24-7 Prayer https://downloads.24-7prayer.com/pdf/Prayers/cv%20prayer%20slides.pdf

“A New Zealand Prayer Book” http://anglicanprayerbook.nz/

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Psalms 47:1

Oh, clap your hands, all you people! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! Psalms 47:1 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:1 - In the activities of the true God there is great cause for joy for all the peoples of earth. One reason for this joy is in the next verse. For the LORD Most High is awe-inspiring. He is a great King over all the earth. Psalms 47:2 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:2 47:2 The God of Israel (Yahweh Rapha) is not a mere tribal god or national god. He is the only God there is, the Creator of the universe (Isa 45:21-22). Above all nations and governments He sits enthroned. That is, He who is perfect in holiness, justice, grace, and love reigns over mankind. Is this not cause for joy (vs 6-9)? “Great king”– see Ps 5:2; 24:8; 95:3; Isa 6:5; 33:22; 43:15; Jer 10:6-7, 10; Dan 4:34-37; Mal 1:14; 1 Tim 1:17; 6:15; Rev 15:3; 17:14; 19:16. Some people question the manner of Godʼs rule over the earth and ask: “If God is the great king why are conditions on earth so terrible? Why does evil prevail? Why do the innocent suffer? Why are the poor and weak crushed under the feet of the rich and strong? Why do disasters strike – drought and starvation, cyclones, earthquakes and floods? Why do devastating wars, persecutions of whole people, or genocides take place?�� Asking such questions some people dare to deny that God exists. They insist that if there were a God things could not be as they are. This is poor reasoning and poor philosophy. In facing such questions none of us should leave out of our reasoning some very important Bible facts. According to the Bible the world is in its present condition not because God fails in His rule, but because mankind in general does not accept His rule. People are sinners and rebel against the great King of the universe. It is they who ruin the world, not God. Compare Gen 6:5-7, 11, 12; 8:21; Ps 14:2-3; Isa 24:5; Rom 1:18-32; Rev 11:18. Mankind deserves nothing good from God, but actually receives much good – which the majority of people take and misuse without gratitude to the heavenly Giver. The only times many people mention God is to take His name in vain or to curse or in complaint against Him. The general practice of mankind is to blame God for anything they consider bad, but never to thank Him for any good He does. God, as the righteous Ruler of the world must send punishment on the wicked. He must use methods to restrain the restless, greedy, rebellious nature in man. And He is perfectly justified in using at times very severe methods (see Rev 16:5-7; 2 Thess 1:6; Gen 6:5-8). Actually Godʼs judgments are always at work in the world and those judgments are perfectly just. He is always just in His dealing with individuals and with mankind as a whole - Ps 33:5; 89:14. See also the note at Gen 15:16. Accepting this is, of course, a matter of faith. We can rejoice in Godʼs reign over the earth (as we are told to do in v 1) if we believe His revelation in the Bible. Then we can understand that God cannot do, and does not do, any wrong or unjust thing to anyone, ever. We can understand that He knows what He is doing even if we do not, that He has ways and plans we do not know and which are far above us (Isa 55:8-9; Rom 11:33-36). God is “awe inspiring” in His nature and activities. He is worthy of the utmost of reverent fear and trust. He will subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet. Psalms 47:3 He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom he loved. Selah Psalms 47:4 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:3-4 - A further cause for joy is the activities of God with His chosen people Israel. However much these verses might have been fulfilled in the past there surely will be a more complete fulfillment in the future (Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-10; Matt 19:28; Acts 1:6; Rev 20:4-6). All the earth will be brought under the sway of the Lord Jesus and with Him those who have trusted Him. He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom he loved. Selah Psalms 47:4 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:4 - “Inheritance”– if we entrust the choice of our inheritance to God we need not worry about the size or quality of it (Acts 20:32; 26:18; Eph 1:11, 14; Col 1:12; Heb 9:15; 1 Pet 1:4). God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalms 47:5 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:5 - " Yahweh" God is here described as ascending to His throne after winning a great victory. We are reminded of the day when Yahweh Rapha, incarnated in the Lord Jesus, after winning the fight against all the forces of Satan, ascended into glory (Luke 24:50-52; Acts 1:9-11; Eph 4:7-10). Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! Psalms 47:6 For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with understanding. Psalms 47:7 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:6-7 Note see ref on praise at Psalms 33:1 - 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous; for prais is fitting for the upright. Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 33:1 “Praise”– See Ps 7:17; 8:2; 9:1; 16:7; 18:3; 42:5; 100:4; 150:6; Gen 24:27; Ex 15:2; Lev 19:24; Deut 8:10; 32:3; 1 Chron 16:4, 9, 25; Isa 12:1; Matt 5:16; 11:25; Luke 1:68; Rom 15:7, 11; 2 Cor 1:3; Eph 1:3, 6, 12, 14; Rev 5:12-13; 19:5. God does not command us to praise Him because He is hungry for praise. He is not like men who long to have everyone speak well of them. When God commands us to praise Him He is actually telling us to find our joy and delight in Him and express it. Praise is admiration expressed in words. Men praise what they think is good or beautiful or strong or meaningful. They express their delight in what they consider a worthy object. The highest good and beauty and strength and meaningfulness are found in God. Therefore among all things and persons and beings in the universe He is the most worthy of praise. He wants us to recognize this, not for His sake, but for ours. He wants us to be the kind of people who know and praise that which is most worthy of praise. To praise God means to see His worthiness, His excellence. It means we find our delight in the best and highest. It is fitting and right that we should do this (v 1). Men praise all kinds of objects and persons not worthy of their praise. Is it not fitting for those who know God to praise Him Who is worthy of it? The wicked, the discontented, the selfish, the unbelieving, the morally and spiritually blind cannot, will not, praise God in spirit and in truth. The humble, the righteous, the enlightened person can and will. Wicked people glory in their shame, and praise earthly things and delight in them (Phil 3:19). Righteous people glory in God and in Christ their Saviour (1 Cor 1:31; 2 Cor 10:17; Gal 6:14; 1 Tim 1:17). Lack of thanksgiving and praise to God is blameworthy. It shows a defect in character and outlook, and God wants His people to be free of it. Giving thanks, singing, and praising God are fitting for them and should come naturally to them. These things are ways in which they can show their renewed nature. Those who know God best and who are the humblest and most enlightened will praise Him most. God reigns over the nations. God sits on the throne of his holiness. Psalms 47:8 The leaders of the people have gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted. Psalms 47:9 Note and Biblical Scripter References on Psalms 47:9 - “God of Abraham”– the writer clearly identifies the God of whom he is speaking. He is the righteous, reigning God of the Bible, the God who made a covenant with Abraham and called him to be His servant in the world. “Shields”– he may mean the leaders of nations who act as shields against aggression from other nations. See Ps 89:18. All such are under Godʼs sovereign control, and He uses them to fulfill His gracious plan towards mankind. All the authority exercised by kings actually belongs to God (See Rom 13:1-5). HalleluYah!...HalleluYah!!... High Abiding Fulfilling Praises To Our Almighty, Sovereign, Reigning, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, who is restoring the fulfilling of His Kingdom the New Jerusalem... Hallelujah!!...HalleluYah!! : -)) Shalom, Alecheim... Receive this Wonderful, Joyful, Enriched, Blessed Fulfilled Evening and Night Ahead in Spirit and Truth... : -)) With love in the Lord Jesus Christ, our Wonderful, dear, caring Saviour and Redeemer... PieTeR

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