Psalms of Discipleship (Worship) Principle #7 February 25, 2012

Hello my dear friends! Warm greetings to each one of you. Today's Psalms of Discipleship will be an encouragement to you if you are struggling with fear. As believers, we know all of the right answers and know what to do and yet, it can be rather challenging to rise above our fears and rest in the Lord's gracious care of our lives. When you are afraid, what will you do? The Psalmist showed us what he did: he made a choice to trust in the Lord and worship Him. May we all have the grace to do the same.

Trusting with you,

Denny


Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #7

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: 3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? Psalm 56:3-4

Core Value: Worship

There is a lot in the world to be afraid of these days. Fears of wars and rumors of war pound like a drum in the headlines. The world economy is in a free fall where “civilized” countries are at the brink of financial ruin. Morality is no longer the glue that holds communities together. It was replaced years ago by a “whatever goes” attitude where wrong has become right and right has become wrong. There is a lot to be afraid of these days. Fear can be a subtle form of idolatry. Why? Because fear, unchecked, will become the focus of our attention, not Jesus Christ. Is there a way to rise above the fear that paralyzes and instead embrace the kind of life where fear has to bend its knee to a higher, greater power? Yes, for the disciple of Jesus, there is a way to overcome fear: it is the way of worship of Jesus, the only antidote to fear.

Principle #7 & Personal Application: Quality disciples turn great fear into greater faith by choosing to praise and worship the Lord.

We must . . .

• Turn fear into trust

• Turn fear into praise and worship

• Fear God more than man

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

What kinds of things cause me to be afraid? How quick am I to turn my fear into faith (trust in the Lord)?

How can my decision to worship God in the midst of adversity help me trust Him more?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, when I am afraid, may I put my trust in You. God, in Your word do I praise and worship You. God, in You I have put my trust. By faith, I shall not fear man but fear and honor and respect only You.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2012 All rights reserved.

What others are saying about A One Year Journey With The Shepherd:

“Denny hit a home run in Psalms of Discipleship, his sincerity in writing brings you into an atmosphere of worship and learning.” Jeff Hoffart. Upper Level Manager, Business Consultant

“I am consumed with excitement and a fresh love for the Lord after reading A One Year Journey With The Shepherd!!! . . . The personal application sections are thought provoking, and attainable. I believe they are challenging in a way that creates a desire, instead of being out of reach for the growing believer.” Ericka Miller, MA Clinical Counseling

Now available in print and eBook formats. See http://www.dennybates.com/Home/OneYearJourney.html for how you can purchase your copy today!

Why A One Year Journey With The Shepherd May Be A Great Resource For You!

You are invited to spend some time reading and reflecting upon “Psalms of Discipleship: A One Year Journey With The Shepherd,” a simple, easy to use, devotional experience. By spending five minutes or fifty-five minutes on the weekly devotion and Bible study, you will be afforded the opportunity to enhance your spiritual growth. This unique devotional consists of fifty-two practical lessons designed for small group or individual study.

What Is Psalms of Discipleship?

Psalms of Discipleship is:

•Word-Centered
•Explained Simply
•Practical for Life Situations
•Reflective and Thought-Provoking
•Devotional in Format

This unique devotional consists of not only fifty two lessons designed for small group or individual study, but also includes a topical index for a deeper study as well as a topical bibliography for the quality disciple’s reading list.

It is our hope that Psalms of Discipleship will become a useful tool for you, the reader, to learn how to better live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. The format is simple, by design. The commitment to apply the Psalms to your life is up to you. May we all begin to experience a fresh approach to spiritual growth by living the discipled life with the help of grace, worship, Bible study, prayer, community, service, and evangelism.

www.dennybates.com
http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com/