Protect Your Praise. Part [9] 05/08/2025 (Morning thought)

Psalms 78:2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

[LTMS 16 par 4] Let your mind dwell upon the goodness of God, upon the great love wherewith He has loved us, as evidenced in the work of redemption. If He did not love us, and consider us of value, then this great sacrifice would not have been made. He is beneficent in mercy and in grace. Let your heart and mind be at rest, like a tired child in the arms of its mother. His everlasting arms are beneath you. In all your afflictions Jesus is afflicted. What a privilege for you, now afflicted, to find a refuge in Jesus.

In closing it is important for all of us to look beyond that which is seen, to that which is eternal, for it is the blessed hope which puts all the troubles of life in their proper context and perspective. The just shall live by faith, and we will find it more and more necessary to trust in God for everything that pertains to life and salvation. In harmony with this, we will end with a gentle reminder that God always has the backs of those who believe and trust in Him.

Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Protect Your Praise. Part [8] 05/08/2025 (Evening thought)

Psalms 121:5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Instruction [3] Wherever possible, sing and play the songs of Zion that will lift your spirit heavenward. It is especially important for musicians and singers to pay attention to this particular instruction. The right type of music would deeply affect for the better, the one who is musically inclined, even if the songs of Zion are played to his / her unconscious mind. The voicings and melodies that soothe will help the mind in thinking along positive lines, and this often paves the way for desired outcomes.

Psalms 149: 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand. Psalms 150: Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.  6 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

Instruction [4] Live in harmony with whatsoever you know to be right. A clear conscience before God and man is critically important to dealing with adversity, for wherever this is the case, the one who is facing trial will have the confidence and assurance to plead with God. This particular instruction proved very valuable to Job, as he battled the forces of darkness during his time of testing.

Job 23: 10 But he knows the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!