Glorifying God and HIs Grace with Insights and Scripture
“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.” (Psalm37.4, NLT)
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” (Ephesians 4:22-23, NLT)
“With God’s help, we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes.” (Psalm 60:12, NLT)
“He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” (Isaiah 40:29, NLT)
The Lord gave me this hymn for this Thanksgiving. Is is public domain and written by Johnson Oatman , Jr in 1897. I have posted the four stanzas first and the chorus at the end. I leave this as an encouragement for you when you are going through a season of uncertainty.
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Are you overburdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy, your load to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you a wealth untold.
Count your many blessings money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord on high.
So amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged; God is over all.
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort with you till your journey’s end.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
[Jesus said] “‘And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'” (John 8:32, NLT)
“Jesus told them, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me ‘” (John 14:6, NLT)
“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.” (Proverbs 17:17, NLT)
“Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.” (Hebrews 13:4, NLT)
“Jesus told her,’I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die.'” (John 11:25-26, NLT)
“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, no we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised as He was.” (Romans 6:4-5, NLT)
“He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.” (Psalm 23:2, NLT)
“Then Jesus said,’Come to me, all of you are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.'” (Matthew 11:28-29, NLT)
“A little sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest – then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarily will attack you like an armed robber.” (Proverbs 6:10-11, NLT)
“For God says, ‘At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.’ Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2 ,NLT)
“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” (Ephesians 5:15-17, NLT)
“How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” (Psalm 31:19, NLT)
“They will declare, ‘ The Lord is just! There is no evil in Him!'” (Psalm 92:15, NLT)