Archive for September, 2009

12 Rising to Maturity

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

“Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.”  Ps 131:2
Ascending in worship includes finding our place at the feet of the Savior. We will not achieve what we should in worship until we humble ourselves in the presence of [...]

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11 Out of the Depths

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

“Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.” Ps 130:1-2
Our God is a God of hope, mercy, forgiveness, and redemption. Our hope is not in what is flippantly referred to as “the almighty dollar.” Our hope is [...]

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10 Afflicted But Not Defeated

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

“Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.” Ps 129:1-2
Preparing your heart for worship and to enter the presence of God requires reflection as well as anticipation. We reflect upon the hardships [...]

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