From today`s title you might think that I was scurrying off to relieve myself, but not the case. On the contrary `I`m purposefully filling myself with some vital "P" words. Pray, proclaim, peace, praise, purpose, priority, perseverance and patience; what do you think, a pretty impressive list.
For several days I`ve been scratching and scribbling notes and scriptures references everywhere in preparation for this post, leading me to believe that this message is of signicants for yours truly! Perhaps, God has lots for me to ponder and procure.
For weeks "prayer" has occupied my focus, have I finally preceded the urgency and value of prayer; oh yeah! James 1:5-6 If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Thank you Father, as for me, I prefer to stand on your promises, I will pray without ceasing! Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the LORD always, I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I will "proclaim" the good news; Luke 2: 9-11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the LORD. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rest."
The "peace" of the earth will rest upon Jesus! John 10:27-30 "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they fellow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father`s hand. I and the Father are one."
I will " praise" the The LORD, Nehemiah 9:5..........."Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting." "Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.
Our "purpose" is to love and praise the LORD; as God inhales our praise His exhales his presence! Think of that next time your singing a praise song, your thoughts will erupt into a full blown smile of delight and joy! Keep a song of praise in your heart and smile in your soul, perhaps someone will inquire, opening the door to witness for the LORD! Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied; "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it; "Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandment."
Our "priority" is to focus first on God then all things in our life will fall into alignment! Luke 11:27-28 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you." He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." Luke 16:14-15 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God`s sight." Father God, thank you for so many years, I focused on things of the flesh, rejecting your grace and mercy!
Father,thank you for your "perseverance," knowing that someday the scales would be removed from my eyes! Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our LORD Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into his grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our suffering, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
As needs and struggles arise I will "patiently" wait upon the LORD. Philippians 4:10-13 I rejoice greatly in the LORD that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Lots to ponder! Psalms 86:11-13 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O LORD my God, with all of my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. AMEN.....thanks Father, for all the extra "P" word that you added to your message!
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