Passion for Praise: 'Protectively Caring for His Faithful Friends'

Sunday, November 12, 2023

For the very structures of earth are GOD'S; he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation. He protectively cares for his faithful friends, step by step, but leaves the wicked to stumble in the dark. No one makes it in this life by sheer muscle!
— 1 Samuel 2:8-9 MESSAGE

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"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"
'Sing it Out!' (Ps. 107:22)
"In your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!"
'In Your Great Mercy!' (Nehamiah 9:31)
"I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people."
'In the Presence of Your Faithful People' (Ps. 52:9)
"O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don't let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me..."
'For the Honor of Your Name' (Ps. 31:1-3)

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Illustration of 1 Samuel 2:8-9 MESSAGE — For the very structures of earth are GOD'S; he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation. He protectively cares for his faithful friends, step by step, but leaves the wicked to stumble in the dark. No one makes it in this life by sheer muscle!

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

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