Psalm 83:18
"Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord - that you alone are the Most High over all the earth."
This is the last verse of a prayerful song offered up by David. This is a man who recognized who the enemy was, how he was scheming and just how great his God was. He knew, and believed, that God alone was the Most High. That no enemy would be able to stand against him!
Many are the enemies that try to rise up against us. It's important that we know who our God really is. Not only knowing God's word, but intimately knowing who he is, gives us incredible protection. Believing and not doubting, but taking him at his word!
Knowing that he is our refuge, and our strong tower gives us a protection to run into when the enemy presses in. Knowing that he is our shelter from the storms brings much comfort when we are afraid. Knowing that we can hide beneath the shadow of his wings causes such a sense of safety and security.
Our God goes before us and fights for us. To the faithful, he shows himself faithful.
2 Samuel 22:31-33 says, "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect."
No power can stand against God! God is for you. Who can stand against you? He is mighty to save you from your enemies. No power can stand against God! God alone is the Most High over all the earth!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Strength to the Weary
God's words are so precious. They are the divine antidote to what we are in need of; strengthening every area that is weak.
We have times when we feel really strong, yet with a blink of an eye weakness sets in. God is found to be true in times of weaknesses. It is often in those times of weakness that false strength is exposed. God allows us to have the opportunity to experience weakness so that his great and powerful strength may rest upon us. Is 40:29 says, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
Weakness is the place where we cry out to him for we can't do it on our own. It is what causes us to fall on our knees and cry out to God. It causes desperation - desperation for God. For it is God alone who can carry us.
We are not hidden from the Lord. He cares greatly for us and is concerned about every area of our lives. He does not grow tired or weary, and his ways we cannot understand. But we can choose to trust.
Is 40:31...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Keep putting your hope in the Lord!
We have times when we feel really strong, yet with a blink of an eye weakness sets in. God is found to be true in times of weaknesses. It is often in those times of weakness that false strength is exposed. God allows us to have the opportunity to experience weakness so that his great and powerful strength may rest upon us. Is 40:29 says, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
Weakness is the place where we cry out to him for we can't do it on our own. It is what causes us to fall on our knees and cry out to God. It causes desperation - desperation for God. For it is God alone who can carry us.
We are not hidden from the Lord. He cares greatly for us and is concerned about every area of our lives. He does not grow tired or weary, and his ways we cannot understand. But we can choose to trust.
Is 40:31...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Keep putting your hope in the Lord!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Still Waiting
Ok. I want answers.
I want them now.
I don't like to wait.
It shakes my faith.
How many times have I had these thoughts? Oh, Lord, have you heard my cry?
The enemy pursuers and tries to crush. Darkness swirls around and tries to cause my spirit to grow faint. My heart is troubled.
David too experienced what so many of us do. Times we feel left alone, wondering where God is in our midst and where he is working on our behalf. Calling to God for help and waiting for his mighty arm to come to our rescue causes us to become parched. These are the times God uses our very weaknesses to build greater strength into our spirits. These times never feel good, but they are vital for our growth and dependancy in him.
David's life reveals an antidote for us. In Psalm 143:1, David says, "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done."
There it is. Remember the days of long ago. Think about all the things God has ever done for you and on your behalf. Make a list. Keep them ever before you. Don't loose sight of how God has been faithful and how he has been true to his word.
When we choose to focus on ALL the things God has done for us, it makes the very things we are still waiting for seem so very small.
Yes, God hears us. Yes, God will be faithful - He always has been in the past. Just wait and see how he will works things out this time.
He works all things together for good!
I want them now.
I don't like to wait.
It shakes my faith.
How many times have I had these thoughts? Oh, Lord, have you heard my cry?
The enemy pursuers and tries to crush. Darkness swirls around and tries to cause my spirit to grow faint. My heart is troubled.
David too experienced what so many of us do. Times we feel left alone, wondering where God is in our midst and where he is working on our behalf. Calling to God for help and waiting for his mighty arm to come to our rescue causes us to become parched. These are the times God uses our very weaknesses to build greater strength into our spirits. These times never feel good, but they are vital for our growth and dependancy in him.
David's life reveals an antidote for us. In Psalm 143:1, David says, "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done."
There it is. Remember the days of long ago. Think about all the things God has ever done for you and on your behalf. Make a list. Keep them ever before you. Don't loose sight of how God has been faithful and how he has been true to his word.
When we choose to focus on ALL the things God has done for us, it makes the very things we are still waiting for seem so very small.
Yes, God hears us. Yes, God will be faithful - He always has been in the past. Just wait and see how he will works things out this time.
He works all things together for good!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Walking In The Truth
In his third book, John shares in verses 3 and 4, "It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
As spiritual parents, it gives Pastor Jim and I great joy when we hear reports of those in our care staying faithful and walking in the truth. Testimonies are so important. Not only are you blessed by what God has done in your life, but we too are blessed as we watch and hear of your growth!
When someone shares how they have overcome fear and have boldly shared their faith in the work place, parental pride just wells up within us.
When the flood waters are trying to overtake you and yet you choose to stand on God's word, what joy floods our spirits.
When persecution comes your way, and praise is heard flowing from your lips, thanksgiving rises from ours.
When you're hurting and the tears are flowing, and your hope in God's word does not cease, we too fall on our faces in gratutude for God's strength and for your growth.
When the sand is visibly sinking all around you and you are seen standing proudly upon the Rock, unshaken, and stable, we rejoice in your victory as it is then that your light is so brightly shining for all to see.
We know what joy fills our hearts as we see and hear how you walk in truth, and we can only imagine what joy fills the heart of Father God. A parent has no greater joy, than to hear that their children are walking in the truth!
As spiritual parents, it gives Pastor Jim and I great joy when we hear reports of those in our care staying faithful and walking in the truth. Testimonies are so important. Not only are you blessed by what God has done in your life, but we too are blessed as we watch and hear of your growth!
When someone shares how they have overcome fear and have boldly shared their faith in the work place, parental pride just wells up within us.
When the flood waters are trying to overtake you and yet you choose to stand on God's word, what joy floods our spirits.
When persecution comes your way, and praise is heard flowing from your lips, thanksgiving rises from ours.
When you're hurting and the tears are flowing, and your hope in God's word does not cease, we too fall on our faces in gratutude for God's strength and for your growth.
When the sand is visibly sinking all around you and you are seen standing proudly upon the Rock, unshaken, and stable, we rejoice in your victory as it is then that your light is so brightly shining for all to see.
We know what joy fills our hearts as we see and hear how you walk in truth, and we can only imagine what joy fills the heart of Father God. A parent has no greater joy, than to hear that their children are walking in the truth!
Monday, August 25, 2008
An Honest Look
As I was concluding my daily reading of scripture, it finally jumped out at me. You know, the words that boldly leap from the page screaming for attention!
I recognize the importance of sceaming words. They make you stop. They make you take notice. They make you respond.
After reading much careful instruction in the book of 1 John, the very last verse says this: "Dear children, keep yourselves from idols."
Yes, he is speaking this to believers. To those who already confess Christ as their Lord.
Idols. Things that take on the image of God. Things that we may worship and may adore. They sneak in everywhere and take on many different forms. Idols take time to carve. It's not like one day they just appear.
It's time we take a closer look at our lives. God is a jealous God. Are there things that are trying to sneak into our lives that we find give us a false sense of comfort (like food, money etc.)? Are there things that have come in that keep us out of church and fellowship ( like sports, parties etc.)? Has you favorite TV show captured your committment more so than your prayer closet? Do you perfer sleep over attending church?
Taking an honest look at our lives is not always easy. Learning to recognize where idols are being built as well as hidden is imparitive for staying committed to Christ. Idols draw us away, not closer. Being drawn away is one of the greatest symptoms that reveals an idol at work in our lives.
Idols come in many forms. Food, friends, spouses, TV, laziness, sleepiness, money, shopping, jewelry, shoes etc. Idols steal our affections. Idols reveal who we truely worship.
Idols should never be laid down. They are to be smashed. Destroyed.
Are there any idols in your life. Take an honest look. God is a jealous God.
I recognize the importance of sceaming words. They make you stop. They make you take notice. They make you respond.
After reading much careful instruction in the book of 1 John, the very last verse says this: "Dear children, keep yourselves from idols."
Yes, he is speaking this to believers. To those who already confess Christ as their Lord.
Idols. Things that take on the image of God. Things that we may worship and may adore. They sneak in everywhere and take on many different forms. Idols take time to carve. It's not like one day they just appear.
It's time we take a closer look at our lives. God is a jealous God. Are there things that are trying to sneak into our lives that we find give us a false sense of comfort (like food, money etc.)? Are there things that have come in that keep us out of church and fellowship ( like sports, parties etc.)? Has you favorite TV show captured your committment more so than your prayer closet? Do you perfer sleep over attending church?
Taking an honest look at our lives is not always easy. Learning to recognize where idols are being built as well as hidden is imparitive for staying committed to Christ. Idols draw us away, not closer. Being drawn away is one of the greatest symptoms that reveals an idol at work in our lives.
Idols come in many forms. Food, friends, spouses, TV, laziness, sleepiness, money, shopping, jewelry, shoes etc. Idols steal our affections. Idols reveal who we truely worship.
Idols should never be laid down. They are to be smashed. Destroyed.
Are there any idols in your life. Take an honest look. God is a jealous God.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Making An Impact
A couple of months ago I had to come to terms with something. I have a friend that I had been witnessing to and I believed I was making an impact on her life. There were times that she was very open to listening to what God's truth was. Seeing this made me look so forward to spending more time with her. Little by little though as we got comfortable with each other, conversations we were having with others weren't as godly as I would have hoped for them to be. As much as I tried to stay out of them, there would be times I would find myself laughing along with them and even times that gossip would flow from my lips. The conviction was so great! God opened my eyes to see that they actually were having a greater impact on me than I was having on them. One on one time with this friend was productive, but when we got around others it became destructive...to me.
Trying to make an impact on wordly people can be very difficult. 1 John 4:1 ecourages us to "test the spirits" to see whether they are from God. We have to keep in mind at all times, that WE are to be making an impact on others. Our witness should be in deeds, truth and love. The truth is that the enemy sends others to try to cause us to stumble and fall. Therefore, we must be ever discerning.
One thing God opened my eyes to was the truth that when I was around this friend and a few others that I was being drawn away from walking in godly character. Out of no where I was thinking of using unclean speech. I wondered, "where in the world are these thoughts coming from"? Quickly I was reminded of the language being used by others around me. I was deceived thinking that I was making an impact when the enemy was really at work trying to lead me into sin. If our friendships are causing us to be drawn away from God, His truth, or His character, then we need to seriously reconsider them.
So I have taken action!!! Yes, I still love my friend. Yes, I still share God with my friend - one on one. Yes, I am making an impact. But when others join us, I dismiss myself and go and try to make an impact elsewhere for there are so many to reach. I want God to rub off of me onto others, I don't want others to rub off on to me and defile my witness. I want my light to shine, therefore I must do everything I can to remain clean and bright!
If you have a Message Bible (or any other version will do), I would encourage you to read 1 John 4:1-6. Ask God to show you truths about the relationships you are in, where you are making an impact and even perhaps where and how others may be making an impact on your life.
Trying to make an impact on wordly people can be very difficult. 1 John 4:1 ecourages us to "test the spirits" to see whether they are from God. We have to keep in mind at all times, that WE are to be making an impact on others. Our witness should be in deeds, truth and love. The truth is that the enemy sends others to try to cause us to stumble and fall. Therefore, we must be ever discerning.
One thing God opened my eyes to was the truth that when I was around this friend and a few others that I was being drawn away from walking in godly character. Out of no where I was thinking of using unclean speech. I wondered, "where in the world are these thoughts coming from"? Quickly I was reminded of the language being used by others around me. I was deceived thinking that I was making an impact when the enemy was really at work trying to lead me into sin. If our friendships are causing us to be drawn away from God, His truth, or His character, then we need to seriously reconsider them.
So I have taken action!!! Yes, I still love my friend. Yes, I still share God with my friend - one on one. Yes, I am making an impact. But when others join us, I dismiss myself and go and try to make an impact elsewhere for there are so many to reach. I want God to rub off of me onto others, I don't want others to rub off on to me and defile my witness. I want my light to shine, therefore I must do everything I can to remain clean and bright!
If you have a Message Bible (or any other version will do), I would encourage you to read 1 John 4:1-6. Ask God to show you truths about the relationships you are in, where you are making an impact and even perhaps where and how others may be making an impact on your life.
Friday, August 22, 2008
What Is Love?
1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. 1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words of tongue but with actions and in truth.
Love can always be equated with sacrifice. Love cannot be truely evident without sacrifice. Where there is no sacrifice, there is no love.
Jesus is such an example of flesh being crucified. We see in the garden where he wrestled his flesh as he agonized over drinking from the cup. Can you imagine what it sounded like as he cried out to his father to let this cup pass from him? The decision he made in the garden determined his steps toward the cross - the ultimate sacrifice. It was at the cross where his true love for us was revealed in its greatest capacity.
As humans we struggle with our flesh when someone asks us to give them a ride to an appointment. We struggle with our willingness to make someone a meal when they are sick. We struggle to feed the poor when we see them using cell phones. We struggle turning off the TV in order to spend time in prayer and in the word. We struggle doing anything when we don't get paid for it. Where selfishness abides, love cannot.
Choosing to wrestle our flesh away and sacrifice for others is the only way we will ever be able to show those around us what true love is. Our willingness to wrestle our flesh away is our act of love toward God by being obedient to God and his word. Our willingness to sacrifice of ourselves is our means to touch others with the love of God.
Saying we love is not enough. Showing we love through sacrifice leads others to where true love is revealed in its greatest capacity.
Sacrifice is the will of God - for Jesus and for us!
Love can always be equated with sacrifice. Love cannot be truely evident without sacrifice. Where there is no sacrifice, there is no love.
Jesus is such an example of flesh being crucified. We see in the garden where he wrestled his flesh as he agonized over drinking from the cup. Can you imagine what it sounded like as he cried out to his father to let this cup pass from him? The decision he made in the garden determined his steps toward the cross - the ultimate sacrifice. It was at the cross where his true love for us was revealed in its greatest capacity.
As humans we struggle with our flesh when someone asks us to give them a ride to an appointment. We struggle with our willingness to make someone a meal when they are sick. We struggle to feed the poor when we see them using cell phones. We struggle turning off the TV in order to spend time in prayer and in the word. We struggle doing anything when we don't get paid for it. Where selfishness abides, love cannot.
Choosing to wrestle our flesh away and sacrifice for others is the only way we will ever be able to show those around us what true love is. Our willingness to wrestle our flesh away is our act of love toward God by being obedient to God and his word. Our willingness to sacrifice of ourselves is our means to touch others with the love of God.
Saying we love is not enough. Showing we love through sacrifice leads others to where true love is revealed in its greatest capacity.
Sacrifice is the will of God - for Jesus and for us!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Remain in the Son
1 John 2:24 says, "See that what you have heard from the begining remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father."
As I did my morning reading from the book of 1 John 2, the truth jumped right out at me in regards to the antichrist. Verses 18-20 says this: Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us.
There are so many different teachings in the world today. We are not to love the world or anything in the world. We should have no part of teachings that do not line up with God's word. Different teachings can cause confusion. Let's not be confused - ONLY God's teachings are true!
As Christians, it is so important to be in the word. It enables us to distinguish between what is true and what is false. What is being taught by those around us - in the church and out of the church? People have been known to fall away from the truth. They are in our fellowship for a period of time and choose to adapt to other teachings. If they belonged to us, they would have remained. I am not talking about moving to a different church - I am talking about those who are adapting to teachings that are deceptive and filled with untruths, therefore they are not able to stay in the church.
Remain in the one true vine. Don't be deceived. Stay true to God's word. If what is being discussed as people share teachings and opinions don't line up with the truth - reject it, for it is not from God it is from the world.
See that what you heard from the begining remains in you!
As I did my morning reading from the book of 1 John 2, the truth jumped right out at me in regards to the antichrist. Verses 18-20 says this: Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us.
There are so many different teachings in the world today. We are not to love the world or anything in the world. We should have no part of teachings that do not line up with God's word. Different teachings can cause confusion. Let's not be confused - ONLY God's teachings are true!
As Christians, it is so important to be in the word. It enables us to distinguish between what is true and what is false. What is being taught by those around us - in the church and out of the church? People have been known to fall away from the truth. They are in our fellowship for a period of time and choose to adapt to other teachings. If they belonged to us, they would have remained. I am not talking about moving to a different church - I am talking about those who are adapting to teachings that are deceptive and filled with untruths, therefore they are not able to stay in the church.
Remain in the one true vine. Don't be deceived. Stay true to God's word. If what is being discussed as people share teachings and opinions don't line up with the truth - reject it, for it is not from God it is from the world.
See that what you heard from the begining remains in you!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Light of Truth
As mothers, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish if our child truely has a sore throat or simply doesn't want to go to school. The first thing we do is feel their foreheads for a sign of fever. The second thing we do is to reach for the flashlight to take a look inside. What is revealed determines their outcome for that day.
1 John 1:5-9 says, "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives".
Thinking back, as a child, I experienced a reversal of the situation I mentioned above. My mother thought I wasn't feeling well because of the way I was acting - I was not quite myself. Out came her hand. No fever. "Are you sure you feel ok?" she asked. "Yes mother!" I responded as I did not want to miss out on my soccer game that day. Before I could blink, out came the dreaded flashlight! Next came the chicken soup!
God knows what a deceiver Satan can be. He masks himself like camouflage. He slithers right and in somehow he makes us think that what we are doing is ok. It feels good. It tastes good. It smells good.
We all need people in our lives that have a gift of discernment and a heart that loves us. Those who are able to recognize when we don't, the traps of darkness that are set around us. We all need good spiritual mother's! Mothers who are not afraid to shine a flashlight of God's word on our lives in order to expose the darkness and who are not afraid to hold us to the light of his truth.
God's word is better than chicken soup. Give your mom a hug today and say thanks!
1 John 1:5-9 says, "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives".
Thinking back, as a child, I experienced a reversal of the situation I mentioned above. My mother thought I wasn't feeling well because of the way I was acting - I was not quite myself. Out came her hand. No fever. "Are you sure you feel ok?" she asked. "Yes mother!" I responded as I did not want to miss out on my soccer game that day. Before I could blink, out came the dreaded flashlight! Next came the chicken soup!
God knows what a deceiver Satan can be. He masks himself like camouflage. He slithers right and in somehow he makes us think that what we are doing is ok. It feels good. It tastes good. It smells good.
We all need people in our lives that have a gift of discernment and a heart that loves us. Those who are able to recognize when we don't, the traps of darkness that are set around us. We all need good spiritual mother's! Mothers who are not afraid to shine a flashlight of God's word on our lives in order to expose the darkness and who are not afraid to hold us to the light of his truth.
God's word is better than chicken soup. Give your mom a hug today and say thanks!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
First and Last Sums it Up
I just love the way God lays things out!
The very first scripture I read this morning was Psalm 105:1...Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
The very last scripture I read this morning was John 21:25...Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
So many times we have given him thanks and have petitioned him and we have witnessed the hand of God move mightily on our behalf as well as so many others. Each time we witness God move, gives us another opportunity to go and tell others about his goodness and faithfulness. How awesome is that?
Writting down our testimonies leaves a legacy to be spoken long after we have gone home to be with Jesus. It leaves a voice without a sound; it leaves a memory that will speak volumes to the next generation and continue to make an impact that only by faith may.
I am so thankful for the written word of God and the impact that it has had on my life. I am also thankful for witnessing the hand of God move across my life and pray that my testimony may somehow move across the nations drawing and encouraging others in their faith.
It's time to put pen to paper!
The very first scripture I read this morning was Psalm 105:1...Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
The very last scripture I read this morning was John 21:25...Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.
So many times we have given him thanks and have petitioned him and we have witnessed the hand of God move mightily on our behalf as well as so many others. Each time we witness God move, gives us another opportunity to go and tell others about his goodness and faithfulness. How awesome is that?
Writting down our testimonies leaves a legacy to be spoken long after we have gone home to be with Jesus. It leaves a voice without a sound; it leaves a memory that will speak volumes to the next generation and continue to make an impact that only by faith may.
I am so thankful for the written word of God and the impact that it has had on my life. I am also thankful for witnessing the hand of God move across my life and pray that my testimony may somehow move across the nations drawing and encouraging others in their faith.
It's time to put pen to paper!
Monday, August 18, 2008
At All Times
This morning I asked the Lord to speak to me. God speaks volumes to us. His thoughts and words can be most profound. This morning what he spoke was simple, yet made quite an impact to an area in which I need to see so much more growth in my life.
Psalm 34:1 says, I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
"At all times". Three simple little words, but what weight they carry. At all times, to be mindful of the Lord. At all times, to lift him up and give him rightful place. In all I do, every thought, every conversation.
"At all times". It keeps the Lord at the fore front of my mind. It causes my focus to be ever on him. Circumstances, trials, and worries would have no place - there would be no room, for at all times the Lord would be elevated above everything.
"Will always be". Three more simple words, but how constructive they can be. Words of praise spoken by our lips. Creating life each time.
"Will always be". Our marriages, our parenting, and our witness would be so different. If all we spoke forth from our lips were his praises then no affliction would wound those that we love. We would never steer a non-believer or a believer in a wrong direction. Seeds of hope would be planted everywhere in soil rich in faith.
Short phrases often leave the greatest impact.
Psalm 34:1 says, I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
"At all times". Three simple little words, but what weight they carry. At all times, to be mindful of the Lord. At all times, to lift him up and give him rightful place. In all I do, every thought, every conversation.
"At all times". It keeps the Lord at the fore front of my mind. It causes my focus to be ever on him. Circumstances, trials, and worries would have no place - there would be no room, for at all times the Lord would be elevated above everything.
"Will always be". Three more simple words, but how constructive they can be. Words of praise spoken by our lips. Creating life each time.
"Will always be". Our marriages, our parenting, and our witness would be so different. If all we spoke forth from our lips were his praises then no affliction would wound those that we love. We would never steer a non-believer or a believer in a wrong direction. Seeds of hope would be planted everywhere in soil rich in faith.
Short phrases often leave the greatest impact.
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