Psalm 118

” Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever.

Let Israel say:

‘His love endures forever.’

Let the house of Aaron say:

‘His love endures forever,’

When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place.

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

The LORD is with me; he is my helper.

I look in triumph on my enemies.

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down.

They swarmed around me like bees, but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them down.

I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.

Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous;

‘The LORD’s right hand has done mighty things! The LORD’s right hand is lifted high;  the LORD’s right hand has done mighty things!’

I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.

This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

LORD, save us!

LORD, grant us success!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine on us.

You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

Psalm 118: 1-21, 25-29

 

 

Chick & Co.

Living the Sweet Life

The Wave

Sitting on my bed

with pillows to surround

I hear a voice in my head,

a voice that resounds.

It says “Do not worry”

it says “Do not fear”

it says “I am with you,

whether far or near.”

And a wave washes over me

that closes my eyes.

I am not alone, and His love makes me free!

A comfort so near

I can feel His hand

holding mine so dear.

My God is great

greater than all

His Majesty is wonderful and changes my fate.

Amen.

 

Moon (3)

 

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Living the Sweet Life

Beautiful Nature

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When we went camping, the trees were so beautiful! I could really relax and feel God’s presence in the woods. I know God is always there, but when I am in His nature, I can feel Him so much more. I thank the LORD for giving me the chance to live in His wonderful creation! ❤

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You Are Wanted

“God you don’t need me, but somehow you want me! Oh how you love me — somehow that frees me to take my hands off of my life and the way it should go. God you don’t need me, but somehow you want me! Oh how you love me — somehow that frees me to open my hands up and give you control — I give you control! You want me! Somehow you want me! The King of Heaven wants me! So this world has lost its grip on me!”

-Control, by Tenth Avenue North

I love the lyrics to this song because it reminds me that no matter what happens, God will always love me. It shows how God’s love frees you to not worry about the future and what will happen in it — because He will protect you and has already made the best choices for you and forgives you if only you believe in Him. He wants you! God wants to be with you and loves you, you only have to accept Him and what He did for you: He died and rose from the dead for you to show His forgiveness and love! If that doesn’t show how much He loves you, I don’t know what does. ❤

Please, if you haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, I urge you to pray this prayer:

Dear Jesus,

I believe that you died and rose from the dead for me, and love and forgive me. I want to love you back, and accept you. Thank you for providing and blessing me with all that I have! I love you and praise you, and thank you for my life.

In Jesus’ Holy Name I pray,

Amen.

 

I hope you have made the decision to trust God with your life — because He has a better plan than you could imagine! Even though you make the decision to follow him, it effects the whole rest of your life! ❤

 

Chick & Co.

Living the Sweet Life