Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #24 (Worship) July 7, 2013

Hello my dear friends, today's Psalms of Discipleship is a Psalm of Worship. I have learned (well, it is more accurate to say, I am learning) how to make the connection of my great needs to my view of a much greater God.

Learning, still learning, to worship Him,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #24

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

Key Scripture: 1 The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The LORD has clothed and girded Himself with strength; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. 3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, The floods have lifted up their voice, The floods lift up their pounding waves. 4 More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The LORD on high is mighty. 5 Your testimonies are fully confirmed; Holiness befits Your house, O LORD, forevermore. Psalm 93:1-5

Core Value: Worship

“Is God bigger than my dreams?” “Will I ever figure out my place in this world?”

These are the kinds of questions I often default to when life is not going the way I have intended. My plans have gone from Plan A to Plan B to a downward spiral of Plan Z and beyond. It is when nothing is going my way that I need to step back and then lean forward and embrace the character of God. He is in control. He reigns. He is Lord . . . and I am not.

Feeling stuck in your career? Feeling out of control in your personal life? Become paralyzed in your spiritual life? Like the Psalmist, take a closer look to the Lord who reigns. Gaze into His Word and worship Him now. A focused worship of God will produce a clearer path to walk, a path where His Spirit leads us to go.

Principle #24 & Personal Application: Quality disciples lift up the name of the Lord and praise Him for His great and awesome power.

• When we worship God we acknowledge that the Lord reigns and is clothed with majesty

• When we worship God we acknowledge that the Lord has clothed Himself with strength

• When we worship God we acknowledge that the Lord’s throne of rule is firmly established

• When we worship God we acknowledge that even the waters of the sea testify of His majesty

• When we worship God we acknowledge that the Lord is a holy and awesome God

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

Is there anything “trite” in my approach to God when I typically pray? In other words, do I treat Him like some cosmic bellhop whose sole purpose is to run and fetch for me when I pray OR do I approach His throne with a reverent fear and respect?

What benefit is there to me when I begin to pray God’s Word back to Him? (Using this psalm as an example)

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, there is no one like You. You reign and are clothed in majesty. You had no beginning and You have no end. You are from everlasting. I join in with Your creation and worship Your holy and great name.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…

Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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