Day of Praise

We, Oct 10 "Day of Praise"

"So my God put it into my heart" - Nehemiah 7:5

A credit card company asks, "What's in your wallet?"

God asks, "What's in your heart?"

I've been listening to a Joyce Meyer book. She aptly illustrates what Jesus Christ sees when he takes up residence in our hearts. Bitterness, anger, despair, rage, malice, greed, gossip, and coveting often leave little room in our hearts for the King of kings to find a throne on which to be seated in our hearts.

But make no mistake. God is faithful and works diligently to cast out the above-listed ills and replace them with the following: Concern for others, Wisdom, Honor, Action, Eagerness to Gather with Other Believers, and the Promise of God to be Faithful!

Bitterness, anger, despair, rage, malice, greed, gossip, and coveting are poured into our hearts by the evil one, our sinful flesh, and the world.

Concern for others, Wisdom, Honor, Action, Eagerness to Gather with Other Believers, and the Promise of God to be Faithful are poured into our hearts by the Author and Giver of Life through His Son and by His Spirit.

Dear God, you know what chokes our hearts and leads to a weary existence. And you know what strengthens our hearts and leads to abundant life even now. Pour into our hearts the treasures that you alone can give so that we may praise your name together, now and forever. Amen.

"So my God put it into my heart" - Nehemiah 7:5

Praise God!





Pastor Chris
"The gospel is the story of Jesus [what God's only Son has done for us that we can't do for ourselves], spoken as a promise." - Robert Jenson