Thanksgiving in prayer is about saying thank you to God. The Psalmist writes: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all of His benefits.” ( Psalm 103:2) Thankfulness is not an option. It is a vital aspect of God’s desire for our lives. Paul writes: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ for you” (Thessalonians 5:18) Sometimes we act as if we are self-made or independent. Paul wrote to some Christians…
Words of encouragement in unprecedented times I will never forget the fear I felt as a kid riding in my grandparents’ automobile. It was late afternoon and we were driving home from a great day at the lake. My grandparents had invited a couple of us grandkids to go fishing with them. We left early in the morning and had a great time at the lake fishing, wandering along the bank, looking for lures, and just goofing off. Late in…
Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength!Let them come forward and speak – Isaiah 41:1 The Scripture encourages us to be silent. In the book of Psalms, there is a word, Selah, which appears frequently throughout various psalms. The true meaning of Selah in the Bible is a mystery. Biblical scholars have come up with multiple meanings and possible explanations for its meaning. Some scholars believe Selah was a musical notation possibly meaning silence or pause while…