Month: November 2021

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.
Psalms 95:2-3

Is God really the King above your gods? I know you are all going, “What?!?! Tabetha, I am a Christian and I know God is the King above all gods!” That isn’t what I asked. I asked are you sure He is King above your gods?

What things do you let get between you and God? No, I am not asking if you have a drug, alcohol, gambling, or any other addiction that the world deems bad. There are “good” addictions that still can come between you and God. As a matter of fact, it is when these become gods in your life they become bad also. Things like work, family, sports, hobbies, activities, even obsession with your own health and beauty can take the place of God.

Take a moment today and ask God to show you any areas of your life that may need some attention. Then come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.

Lord, I am sorry if I get off track and create gods in my life. Please open my eyes to these areas and help me put You back on Your thrown where You belong. ~amen

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1 Chronicles 16:35
Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;
gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
and glory in your praise.”

“Thank you” seems to have disappeared from our world. The “Me” generation has taken over simple etiquette. Everyone feels entitled to whatever they want and doesn’t take a moment to thank the one who provided it. Seriously, I would love to stand in a drive-thru or checkout lane and count how many “thank you’s” the cashier gets.

I find this very sad. I was raised saying please and thank you. Heck, I even find myself telling Siri, “Thank you”. . . LOL! It is so easy to say. What I wonder is when was the last time you said it to the One who does give you everything?

When Jesus taught us how to pray, He began it with praise. It is easy to get caught up in your needs list when you pray. It is also easy to forget to say thank you. I know I am guilty. My life gets so busy and I forget or take for granted all the little things in a day. I have even felt like one of the healed lepers. I run to tell people what God has done, but I forget to run back and tell Him, “Thank you!”

I challenge you to tell everyone, “Thank you” today. Also, make sure you spread some of those thank you’s on God. After all, He is the One that truly gives you everything!

Lord, I am so sorry, I don’t always thank you. You have been so generous to me. I truly can’t thank you enough.

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Psalms 9:1-2
1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

“I will tell of your wonderful deeds” (Psalms 9:1). Yep! I am going to lecture you again about opening up your mouth. It is so important you share your story with others. Everyone needs to know they are not alone. You have no idea how much you will touch other lives around you.

Sometimes it is not just hearing you are not alone. For some, it is seeing what you got and wanting that same happiness for themselves. The world sees all the problems you are going through and yet, you praise God. You are glad and rejoice in Him. You sing the praises of His name. They want to know why? They want to know how you can possibly find the strength to go on with your life. The perfect open door.

So, keep your mouth open. Spread your story far and wide. Don’t let anyone silence you. If you want to share with me, I would love to read your story in the comments. As always, don’t forget you are not alone!

Lord, I will not be silenced. I will sing the praises of your name. ~amen

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1 Chronicles 16:33-35
Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.”

I may get an argument from die hard Spring lovers BUT When I read the first part of today’s verse it screams Fall. The trees are so radiant in Fall. They truly sing for joy before the Lord. Then winter comes and the leaves fall to the ground and you can almost hear them as the winds begin to blow, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glorify in your praise.” Spring comes and they are reborn and provide shade and fruit for others all through summer.

We are a lot like trees. We go through seasons of our lives. One important thing to remember from trees is they have to let go in order to make it through their dark and cold season. When we let go, we become free to grow again. When we grow we can extend ourselves to help others.

God’s love endures forever. He will see you through each season of your life. You will come out giving thanks to His holy name.

Lord, I will praise Your name no matter what season of life I am in. ~amen

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Psalms 86:12-13
12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead.

I have always identified with David in the bible. Just read his portion of Psalms and you quickly figure out this man dealt with depression. His descriptions of the pit, depths, and realm of the dead are spot on to falling into a deep depression for me. As a matter of fact, when I feel myself sliding I often think, “Here we go again David. I know you made it through and so I am holding on to the faith that I will too!”

In those moments of pain, it is so hard to praise God will all your heart. You struggle and can’t feel the love God has for you. Just because you can’t feel it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Sometimes you have to do the fake it ‘til you make it dance. Believe me, you are not alone in these feelings. Been there, done that, and own the t-shirt! I once told a friend who was going through a rough time, “When you get to that pit, look on the wall. I scratched my name there to remind you that you aren’t alone.”

If you find yourself on that dark path or even sitting in the depths, from the realm of the dead, take a deep breath. With whatever ounce of energy you have left, look up. Praise the Lord your God with whatever is left of your heart; glorify in the fact that even though you can’t feel it right now, He loves you and he will deliver you from the depths, from the realm of the dead.

Lord, thank You for delivering me and loving me even when I can’t see it or feel it. ~amen

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Daniel 2:23
I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:
You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
you have made known to us the dream of the king.”

We don’t have to dream about the King. We know Him personally! Daniel was still holding on to the coming Messiah and King that would save Israel. Jesus fulfilled that prophecy. We praise God for our salvation through Jesus.

We can also praise God for wisdom and power He sends through the Holy Spirit. Like our relationship with Christ, we have the honor of a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. He is our guide, our connection, our peace, hope, and faith. We praise God for the Holy Spirit.

Just like Daniel, we have much to be thankful for every single day. Don’t forget to let God know just how much you appreciate Him. He loves you so much more than you will ever understand. Show Him some of that love back by simply saying, “Thank You, God!”

Lord, I love You and want to thank You for just being YOU! ~AMEN

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Colossians 3:15-16

Amen! Yep, that is my reaction to reading today’s verses. I mean it is laid out in the most beautiful prayer right there for you. Don’t you just love those “cheater” prayers? OK, there is no such thing as cheater prayer. Finding scripture to pray when your heart is full of confusion or pain is miraculous!

Today, I am filled with anxiety. No new place for me. You would think I would be full of peace there because it is so familiar. Then, I guess that would defeat the thought of being anxious🤦🏻‍♀️. These verses are a go-to for me when I feel that anxiety, depression, or PTSD creeping into my mind. No, it doesn’t always make it go away, but it does help me recognize what is going on so I can get through it.

As we enter the holiday season, emotions will rise and fall very quickly. Memories, loss, stress, overwhelmed and a lot of other feelings start creeping in on you. Pocket these verses. Memorize them, highlight and bookmark them. Turn to them and use them as your prayer. No, the emotions may not go away immediately, but focus on them. I promise they will get you through them.

Lord, thank you for your peace beyond understanding. Thank you for understanding when I can’t find peace! ~amen

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Hebrews 13:15-16
15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Want to know a cheap thing you can always give away? A smile! Unfortunately with the mask restrictions we have to step up our game and actually open our lips. Do you know when you are being kind and courteous you are showing God’s love? You are pleasing God by doing good and sharing of yourself.

People try and tell you it doesn’t take much time or effort to over a hello, please, or thank you. Let’s be real for a moment. It can sometimes take a LOT of effort and when you are rushed and time is precious it can feel like it takes up your time. I am sure all of us have not felt so pleasant waiting in a drive-thru that took 20 minutes to get your meal. Maybe we should talk about that guy doing 40 in a 50 in front of you when you are running late.

Believe it or not, being nice is a sacrifice. You are sacrificing yourself, your pride, your me first thoughts. So let’s take the time to sacrifice for each other today. It will make this world a much friendlier place. It will definitely bring a smile to God’s face.

Lord, help me share a smile today. ~amen

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Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”

There must be more than this
O breath of God, come breathe within
There must be more than this
Spirit of God, we wait for you
Fill us a new, we pray
Fill us a new, we pray
Consuming fire
Fan into flame
A passion for your name
Spirit of God
Would You fall in this place
Lord have your way
Lord have your way with us
~Hillsong United “Consuming Fire”

Our churches could use a dose of that consuming fire today. To fill those churches with the fire it starts with you and me. The slightest spark can ignite an inferno, just ask California. So, my prayer is simple for each of us today. Please Lord, rain down with your fire and fill us to overflowing.

Lord, Your church needs Your fire. Start by stoking me. ~amen

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1 Timothy 4:4-5
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

Everything that has been created by God has to be good because God is good. It is what we do with these things that taints them and makes them evil or wrong. We brought sin into this world, not God.

You are not a reject. You are not stupid, fat, ugly, not enough, or any other label someone has thrust upon you. God made you. You are good. You have sinned, you have been a sinner, and yes, you will make more mistakes. However please remember God has not rejected you.

Yes, people in your life have rejected you. There will be more yet to come. But do not think for one minute that you are rejected by God. It is also very important you do not reject yourself.

Be thankful for every single breath you take. God has given you that breath because He loves you and is not finished with you yet. You have not finished your journey here on Earth. None of our lives are perfect, but they are blessed. I was made by God. I am good and He will not reject me. He is thankful for me and I am very thankful for Him!

I am not a reject and Lord, for that, I am truly thankful. ~amen

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