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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Psalms of Discipleship--Principle #29--Worship--July 29, 2011
Hello dear friends,
I am writing you a day early, but I believe you will appreciate not only the "early delivery" but will find today's devotion an encouragement that will carry you through the weekend and into next week.
Have you ever tried to count the stars of the sky? Or the granules of sand at the beach? Or the blessings of God upon your life? Impossible, I know.
I'm glad that I can't keep count,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship (Worship), July 29, 2011—Principle #29
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. Psalm 40:5
Core Value: Worship
Some people have it good . . . disciples of Jesus have it REAL good. It is no mystery to us that the goodness of the Lord toward us can have no monetary or material price placed upon it. His goodness is priceless. Even though this is true, often, we spend more time focusing upon what we do not have and fail to appreciate all that we do possess in Christ. And if we can find a way to escape what is known as “the rat race” and come to the quiet place in our daily walk with the Lord, we will be quick to see how great, how glorious, how wonderful is our God. For it is when we begin to believe what God has said about Himself and to believe that His passionate desire is to pursue His children with a radical and sacrificial love, we will begin to think, with an imagined calculator in hand, and try to count His mighty works and His tender thoughts directed to us. We try. We fail. We worship.
Principle #29 & Personal Application: The quality disciple experiences a worship that is so overwhelming that it becomes impossible to fully count the blessings of God.
• Biblical worship is always focused upon the Lord and His marvelous works: “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done.”
• Biblical worship is a personal acknowledgment of how much God means to us: “And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You.”
• Biblical worship taps into the eternal, infinite character and works of God: “If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
Can I list at least ten things that have have experienced this week that have been from the hand of God?
How would my life perspective be different if I made the consistent choice to worship the Lord and thank Him for all that He has done for me?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You have done so much for me. Forgive me for the times I forget to thank You. Lord Jesus, Your thoughts toward me, there is none to compare with You. It humbles me that the God of the universe would think about me, in a positive way. Lord Jesus, when I think about all that You have done for me I am overwhelmed with worship for You and I will praise You for as long as I have breath.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service —Evangelism
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2011 All rights reserved.
www.dennybates.com
http://thequalitydisciple.blog spot.com/
Looking for a Bible study this summer for you and your small group? Check out this link on how you can download Psalms of Discipleship: Growing in Grace and make it available to your small group for FREE!
http://bit.ly/lwpzNU
http://www.dennybates.com/
www.dennybates.com
I am writing you a day early, but I believe you will appreciate not only the "early delivery" but will find today's devotion an encouragement that will carry you through the weekend and into next week.
Have you ever tried to count the stars of the sky? Or the granules of sand at the beach? Or the blessings of God upon your life? Impossible, I know.
I'm glad that I can't keep count,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship (Worship), July 29, 2011—Principle #29
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. Psalm 40:5
Core Value: Worship
Some people have it good . . . disciples of Jesus have it REAL good. It is no mystery to us that the goodness of the Lord toward us can have no monetary or material price placed upon it. His goodness is priceless. Even though this is true, often, we spend more time focusing upon what we do not have and fail to appreciate all that we do possess in Christ. And if we can find a way to escape what is known as “the rat race” and come to the quiet place in our daily walk with the Lord, we will be quick to see how great, how glorious, how wonderful is our God. For it is when we begin to believe what God has said about Himself and to believe that His passionate desire is to pursue His children with a radical and sacrificial love, we will begin to think, with an imagined calculator in hand, and try to count His mighty works and His tender thoughts directed to us. We try. We fail. We worship.
Principle #29 & Personal Application: The quality disciple experiences a worship that is so overwhelming that it becomes impossible to fully count the blessings of God.
• Biblical worship is always focused upon the Lord and His marvelous works: “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done.”
• Biblical worship is a personal acknowledgment of how much God means to us: “And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You.”
• Biblical worship taps into the eternal, infinite character and works of God: “If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
Can I list at least ten things that have have experienced this week that have been from the hand of God?
How would my life perspective be different if I made the consistent choice to worship the Lord and thank Him for all that He has done for me?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You have done so much for me. Forgive me for the times I forget to thank You. Lord Jesus, Your thoughts toward me, there is none to compare with You. It humbles me that the God of the universe would think about me, in a positive way. Lord Jesus, when I think about all that You have done for me I am overwhelmed with worship for You and I will praise You for as long as I have breath.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service —Evangelism
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2011 All rights reserved.
www.dennybates.com
http://thequalitydisciple.blog spot.com/
Looking for a Bible study this summer for you and your small group? Check out this link on how you can download Psalms of Discipleship: Growing in Grace and make it available to your small group for FREE!
http://bit.ly/lwpzNU
http://www.dennybates.com/
www.dennybates.com
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Psalms of Discipleship--Principle #24--Grace--June 25, 2011
Hello dear friends! I trust that today you are experiencing a life that is driven by the grace of God. We all know what it's like to be driven by perfectionism and legalism and works. It kills us an inch of life at a time. However, when we tap into the sweet spot of grace, we ...come alive. Today's Psalms of Discipleship presents the case for grace in a refreshing way. If I could give it a title, it would be "The Problem With Grace." Its a problem we can appreciate and enjoy!
Grace to you,
Denny
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 37 Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright; For the man of peace will have a posterity. 38 But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off. 39 But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble. 40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him. Psalm 37:37-40
Core Value: Grace
What is grace? It is getting something good that we do not deserve. And when we do receive grace, by faith, our hearts become full of gratitude. Why? Because we know we are so undeserving, yet, as disciples of Jesus, we also know that we are valued greatly by our Lord. Experiencing a Grace-Driven life causes us to live with . . .
• More PURPOSE: our life is focused on doing the things that really matter
• More HUMILITY: our life is willing to learn more about living in the Kingdom of God
• More APPRECIATION: our life is impacted in ways where we can never thank God enough
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. Psalm 40:5
And that is the problem with grace . . . you just can’t keep up with it’s blessings!
Principle #24 & Personal Application: The quality disciple takes refuge in the God of grace and enjoys salvation, strength, and deliverance.
• In the God of grace we find salvation from the Lord.
• In the God of grace we find strength in time of trouble.
• In the God of grace we find deliverance from the wicked.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
What has the Lord saved me from? Where would I be without His grace?
Do I know how not to trust in my own strength and trust in His?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, where would I be without Your saving grace? Thank You that my salvation is from You. I am grateful that You are my strength in time of trouble. I am forever thankful that You help me and deliver me from the wicked and save me. May I always take refuge in You.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2011 All rights reserved.
www.dennybates.com
http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com/
Looking for a Bible study this summer for you and your small group? Check out this link on how you can download Psalms of Discipleship: Growing in Grace and make it available to your small group for FREE!
http://bit.ly/lwpzNU
Grace to you,
Denny
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 37 Mark the blameless man, and behold the upright; For the man of peace will have a posterity. 38 But transgressors will be altogether destroyed; The posterity of the wicked will be cut off. 39 But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in time of trouble. 40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, Because they take refuge in Him. Psalm 37:37-40
Core Value: Grace
What is grace? It is getting something good that we do not deserve. And when we do receive grace, by faith, our hearts become full of gratitude. Why? Because we know we are so undeserving, yet, as disciples of Jesus, we also know that we are valued greatly by our Lord. Experiencing a Grace-Driven life causes us to live with . . .
• More PURPOSE: our life is focused on doing the things that really matter
• More HUMILITY: our life is willing to learn more about living in the Kingdom of God
• More APPRECIATION: our life is impacted in ways where we can never thank God enough
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. Psalm 40:5
And that is the problem with grace . . . you just can’t keep up with it’s blessings!
Principle #24 & Personal Application: The quality disciple takes refuge in the God of grace and enjoys salvation, strength, and deliverance.
• In the God of grace we find salvation from the Lord.
• In the God of grace we find strength in time of trouble.
• In the God of grace we find deliverance from the wicked.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
What has the Lord saved me from? Where would I be without His grace?
Do I know how not to trust in my own strength and trust in His?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, where would I be without Your saving grace? Thank You that my salvation is from You. I am grateful that You are my strength in time of trouble. I am forever thankful that You help me and deliver me from the wicked and save me. May I always take refuge in You.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2011 All rights reserved.
www.dennybates.com
http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com/
Looking for a Bible study this summer for you and your small group? Check out this link on how you can download Psalms of Discipleship: Growing in Grace and make it available to your small group for FREE!
http://bit.ly/lwpzNU
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