Really, isn't that what I usually do when I pray? 'Lord,I need you to take care of this or that; I need........; I need........; Lord will you do..............?' How about stopping all the whining and praising Him? What about telling Him how wonderful He is instead rehearsing all the needs I have?
I had two teeth removed on Tuesday by an oral surgeon and I've been whining to God ever since. Yes I hurt, but there's more things going on in the world worse than the silly pain in my mouth. ( 'Pity party for one, please.') I'm thinking those in Galveston, Houston and the surrounding areas wish they had such a problem as TEETH!!!!! (honestly, Judy!)
How refreshing when finishing my Bible study, today, to be thinking of Him instead of ME! So, I closed my book and decided to sit at the piano (something I've not done all week because.....well you know, I had my"pity party" to attend). So, I'm playing away, praising God with song when I look at the picture above my piano and see these words:
Whewwwwwwwwwwww.......that picture has been hanging in the exact same place for almost a year. Today, however, I believe God wanted to speak to me through those words. PRAISE HIM!!!! His name is to be praised!
After reading those words I decided to go around the house and see all the words of praise I had placed in each room. His promises are right there for me to see every day but have I overlooked them? Have I taken His words for granted? Have I forgotten to stop and PRAISE Him? Have I decided to sit and practice whining, instead?
Here are a few examples of His promises around my house.
A favorite picture from the '50 with a verse from a daily praise.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
In my daughter's "old room"
I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me. Phil. 4:13
I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. 11John 1:4
I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me. Phil. 4:13
Another one in my son's "old room" Ps. 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord! He shall give you the desires of your heart
One of my favorite verses
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
His promises are true! Wait on them. Acts 1:4
How wonderful He is! How marvelous is His name! How beautiful in all the earth is He!
I will praise Him!
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Judy
3 comments:
I think we are all guilty of too much whining and not enough praising. Too much looking at ourselves and not enough focusing on Him!
Thank you for this beautiful reminder that the Lord's Name is to be praised!
LOVE Hebrews 4:16!
First of all, I had no idea you played the piano!!! How awesome to have a talent (I'm still in search of mine) :)
Secondly, I loved this post. It's amazing what God can show us when we just shut up and let him! I learn that lesson all the time.
Glad you're feeling better and that you're enjoying the Bible study. I'm doing it at home and love it so far.
Well, you had a reason to be havin' a pity party after having teeth pulled!
I love your house and love all the Scriptures you have in each room.
I'm enjoying our study. The lessons are so much shorter than what we're used to, but very good.
See you Mon. night!
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