Passion for Praise: 'The Joy of the Lord!'

Sunday, October 6, 2019

And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!"
— Nehemiah 8:10 NLT

More Passion for Praise

"Remember me, LORD, when you show favor to your people; come near and rescue me. Let me share in the prosperity of your chosen ones. Let me rejoice in...."
'When You Show Favor' (Ps. 106:4-5)
"GOD has rolled up his sleeves. All the nations can see his holy, muscled arm. Everyone, from one end of the earth to the other, sees him at work,..."
'Rolled Up His Sleeves' (Is. 52:10)
"The Spirit is God's guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we..."
'God's Guarantee Bring Us to Praise Him!' (Ep. 1:14)
"The mountains take one look at GOD And melt, melt like wax before earth's Lord. The heavens announce that he'll set everything right, And everyone..."
'Glorious!' (Ps. 97:5-6)

Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, October 6, 2019

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Mercy!' (Lk. 17:11-13)
"As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood....."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Romans 5:1-2
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Excess Drinking Can Lead to Abusive Actions'
"On the seventh day of the party, King Xerxes was in high spirits from drinking wine. He gave a command to the seven eunuchs who served him. The..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Christ Working in Me' (He. 13:10-21)
"Dear Father, Help me to obey my leaders and submit to them, as those who keep watch for my soul. Fill my mouth and my heart with earnest prayer for....."

Illustration

Illustration of Nehemiah 8:10 NLT — And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!"

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise