10,000 Reasons

 “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being,

praise his holy name … and forget

not all his benefits.”

Palms 103:1-2

“David’s praise focused on the good things God was doing for him.  It is easy to complain about life, but David’s list gives us plenty for which to praise God - he forgives our sins, heals our diseases, redeems us from death, crowns us with love and compassion, satisfies our desires, and gives us righteousness and justice.  We receive all these without deserving any of them.  No matter how difficult your life’s journey, you can always count your blessings - past, present and future.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

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Everyday Miracles

 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably 

more than all we ask or imagine.

Exodus 3:20

Everyday miracles

If you will take a moment to pause in your busy day, you will see everyday miracles all around you. You see it in the vibrant colors of nature, and in the gentle breeze blowing your hair even though you can’t see it.  There are everyday miracles that hold your feet to the ground and provide oxygen for your lungs. The intricate ordering of clouds in the sky or the brilliant palette of a sunrise reflect the majesty of our God and put everyday miracles front and center before us.

Ask for miracles, look for miracles, and believe in miracles when they occur. God is always at work in your life and the lives of others. Without miracles, our world would cease to exist. When you can’t explain the extraordinary, know it was a miracle from God. He has promised to provide for our needs. Sometimes He’ll work a miracle to accomplish His promise. You just need to learn to see it.

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God’s Plans for Us in the New Year

 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the

Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to

 harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

“We’re all encouraged by a leader who stirs us to move ahead, someone who believes we can do the task he has given and who will be with us all the way.  He knows the future, and his plans for us are good and full of hope.  As long as God, who knows the future, provides our agenda and goes with us as we fulfill his mission, we can have boundless hope.  This does not mean that we will be spared pain, suffering or hardships, but that God will see us through to a glorious conclusion.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

“ A new beginning with God at the center.”

God’s Greatest Gift

 “For God so loved the world that

he gave his one and only Son.

that whoever believes in him shall not 

perish but have eternal life.”

John 3:16

“In the flurry of all this shopping for the Ultimate Gift, we tend to lose sight of God’s Ultimate Gift to us — his one and only Son, sent to us to free us from our sins and bring us everlasting life. This gift is perfect and priceless.It’s reassuring to know that God never gave up on us. He is our constant saving grace. This gift can never fully be repaid, but we can show our appreciation with prayers of thanks and good deeds done with joy and gratitude to our Father in heaven.This Christmas, in the midst of the busyness, take a moment to remember God’s Ultimate Gift to you. May it fill you with wonder and delight.”

Sing For Joy

 “Sing for joy to God our strength.”

Psalm 81:1

It communicates to God our joy in him and his works, and it communicates the same to each other. This is why our singing is simultaneously an act of responsive joy, a declaration of all the ways that God is great and for which we rejoice (i.e. 'praise'), and an exercise in mutual teaching and encouragement.

Also…

“There’s an increasing amount of evidence that singing releases endorphins, serotonin and dopamine – the ‘happy’ chemicals that boost your mood and make you feel good about yourself. Scientists believe that’s one of the reasons why people report being on a high during choir sessions and continuing to feel positive, uplifted and motivated afterwards.”

A Time For Everything

 “There is a time for everything, and a season

for activity under the heaven’s.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Ecclesiastes 3:8

“Timing is important.  All the experiences listed in those verses are appropriate at certain times.  The secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God’s perfect timing.  This can lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his advice.  Without God, life’s problems have no lasting solutions.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Silence Is Golden

 “Be still and know that I am God.”

Psalm 46:10

"Silence is golden, hearing God's voice" means that by creating quietness and stillness in one's life, you can better listen to and perceive God's guidance, as the absence of external noise allows for a deeper connection to the divine; essentially, the most valuable moments for spiritual insight can be found in quiet reflection. 

Key points about this phrase: 

• Spiritual practice:

  Many religious traditions emphasize the importance of silence in meditation or prayer to access a deeper level of spiritual awareness. 
• Distinguishing thoughts:

  When you are quiet, you can better discern your own thoughts and feelings, allowing you to identify where God might be speaking to you. “