How Many Reasons Can You Give?

How Many Reasons Can You Give?

“The sun comes up; it’s a new day dawning; It’s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me; Let me be singing when the evening comes.”

Those words begin a song written by Matt Redman describing the reasons to give thanks to the Lord. We know that each day is a blessed day. (Psalm 118.24) We know, as Christians, God will take care of us throughout our lives. If He takes care of the birds of the air, He will take care of us. (Matthew 6.26)

How many reasons can you give for offering praise to God?

In an interview with Worship Leadership Magazine, Matt Redman said these words about the song, “10,000 Reasons”:

“The point behind the song is this, if you wake up one morning and you cannot think of a reason to bring God some kind of offering of thanks or praise, then you can be sure there’s something wrong at your end of the pipeline, and not His. We live beneath an unceasing flow of goodness, kindness, greatness, and holiness, and every day we’re given reason after reason why Jesus is so completely and utterly worthy of our highest and best devotion.” 

As you reflect on your life, how many reasons can you give to praise the Lord?

The song, 10,000 Reasons, is based on the words of Psalm 103. In that psalm, David says, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Psalm 103.2-5)

Are you praising the Lord today?

 Just a thought,

Here is an acapella version of 10,000 Reasons from The Acapella Company.

Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #5

Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #5

Are you maturing in your faith? The apostle Paul, in Philippians 3, desires the Philippian church, and I believe all Christians, should leave earthly things and grow in spiritual maturity.

Are you leaving the cares of the world behind on moving to Jesus?

Watch today's Bible class and see how you can grow.

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Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #5

Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #4

What are you pressing forward too? The "church answer" is heaven, but are you?

Paul is leaving his Earthly confidence behind and pressing forward to Christ. Are you leaving the cares of the world behind on moving to Jesus?

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Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #5

Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #3

This study comes from Philippians 3.12-13. The wording Paul uses is inspirational and motivational. It is something all Christians should be aware of in their pursuit of spiritual growth.

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Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #5

Bible Study Series 2023 – Philippians 3 – Day #2

This is a quick dive into the first few verses of Philippians 3. We ask, "Where is your confidence?"

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Who Do You Want to Become?

Who Do You Want to Become?

When you were growing up, you wanted to become something. It might have been a firefighter, a superhero, a princess, a nurse, a doctor, etc. Being younger, our eyes were open to a world of possibilities with no limitations. As we have grown older, those limitations become a reality. While we might reflect on our childhood dreams, we mark those up to childish thinking.

However, as adults, what do we want to become? Author James Clear, in his book “Atomic Habits”, says, “every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” What actions are we taking, as adults, to be the person we want to become?

As 2023 begins, we make resolutions, we set goals, plans are being made for a significant year. When we make those resolutions, goals, and plans, are we making our spiritual lives a priority? Living a memorable life is a great goal, but living for the next life is a better goal.

Here are some things to consider as you take actions to live a

  • Who do you want to become?
  • Who do you want to become spiritually?
  • What actions are you taking to be the person you want to become?
  • Are you taking steps to grow spiritually? (ex. Reading your Bible, attending services, reviewing your sermon/Bible class notes, etc.)
  • Are you surrounding yourself with people who want to grow?
  • How can your spiritual family help you grow?

As you seek to grow to be the person you want to become, what progress are you making today? Every day, we can take a step in the right direction. What steps are you taking today?

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