365 Days of Praise

MAN OF SORROWS
08/22/2013

 “He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief…”
Isaiah 53:3 

 

Somehow in our society, we’ve decided that we’re not supposed to feel sorrow. As a matter of fact, some pharmaceutical companies play on the fact that if we do, then something must be wrong and the solution is a pill. However, God has given us a wide range of emotions, including sorrow. Sorrow is not necessarily bad. As a matter of fact, you may find yourself in Christ’s company if you feel sorrow over those who reject Him; or sorrow because of sin; or sorrow over the death of a loved one. If you’re experiencing sorrow, Jesus understands. Look to Him. He will walk with you through your sorrow and to the other side – His joy.  

 

Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus, MAN OF SORROWS, who walks with me through my grief and leads me to His joy. I love and praise You!

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

 

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MAJESTIC GLORY
08/21/2013

 “For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, ‘This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased’—”

2 Peter 1:17

I can’t imagine being Peter, Christ’s disciple. The burly fisherman originally thought Jesus was just another man. Then, Peter witnessed Jesus perform miracles and was moved to understand that Jesus was God’s Son, the Messiah. What a crowning moment it must have been when Peter witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration and heard God the Father, the MAJESTIC GLORY, speak.

Heavenly Father, MAJESTIC GLORY, what a day it will be to one day hear Your voice and worship You in Your kingdom.

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

 

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MAGNIFICENT
08/20/2013
“For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” 

2 Peter 1:4

Are you tired of life as it is? God understands. He never intended us to do “life” apart from Him. He created us to share life in Him and with Him; to live by His divine nature and experience His magnificence. We can get back on track. We can experience Christ in His fullness. How? First, receive Jesus as Savior. Second, take hold of His divine nature through His Spirit and Word. Read the Bible. Saturate your heart with promises. Discover and live by God’s magnificent divine nature, the Holy Spirit. 

LORD, You are MAGNIFICENT and Your promises are magnificent. Thank You for salvation, by which I become a partaker of the divine nature. Thank You for the Bible and Your Spirit by which I live out Your magnificent, divine nature.

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

 

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LORD, GOD of the SPIRITS of ALL FLESH
08/19/2013
“”May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation,”

Numbers 27:16

 

I find it interesting the way in which Moses addressed God: “Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh.” Moses understood that God was more than the God of the Jews. He is the God of the spirits of all. We do well to recognize the Lord in that way, also.   

LORD, GOD OF THE SPIRITS OF ALL FLESH, I praise You and worship You. 

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

 

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LORD OF SABAOTH
08/18/2013
“Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.”

James 5:4 

 

When I first read “Lord of Sabaoth” in James 5:4, I thought this name was a reference to the Sabbath. The context is God’s judgment of rich people who don’t pay their laborers their due and the workers’ cries reaching the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. However, this context has nothing to do with Sabbath rest. Rather, “Sabaoth” means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. Study this name in depth and you will find it is a reference to Jehovah Sabaoth’s reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. And to think, the Lord of Sabaoth heard the cries of workers who were treated unfairly by their bosses. Keep praying. He hears and will act justly.  

Jehovah Sabaoth, I praise You! You are Lord of hosts. I worship You. 

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

 

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LORD OF ALL THE EARTH
08/17/2013
“It shall come about when the soles of the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the earth…” 

Joshua 3:13


I often hear a person say that it doesn’t matter who you worship, as long as you worship someone or something. I think it matters to Him – the Lord of all the earth.  

Heavenly Father, You are LORD OF ALL THE EARTH. May we recognize You as such!

*Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

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LIVING ONE
08/16/2013
“When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, ‘Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.’” 

Revelation 1:18


Someone with whom you’ve been extremely close has died. You’ve grieved. You’ve “lost” them from being with you on a daily basis. Then, you see them!  But, they’re glowing! Their eyes are brilliant. It’s absolutely overwhelming and gloriously terrifying at the same time. You collapse in shock.  That’s a minuscule version of what happened to John when He saw Jesus in His gloriously brilliant kingdom of heaven. Read the whole account in Revelation 1. Bottom line. Jesus had a message: “I’m not dead.” 

LIVING ONE, I can’t wait to see You! What a glorious day that will be! 

*Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

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LISTENS
08/15/2013
“Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.’”

Jeremiah 29:12


Do you ever wish that someone would listen to you? You may ask them, “Did you hear me?” They may answer, “Yes.” But the question, “Are they paying attention?” can linger. We don’t have to worry about that with God. He clearly affirms, “You pray. I’ll listen.” 

Lord, thank You for LISTENING when I come to You and pray. 

*Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD
08/14/2013
“Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.’” 

John 8:12


Are you in a dark spot? It happens. We can go through life and see our way clearly. Then, something happens. We can’t see our way forward. Our eyes are blurred. It’s like we have cataracts. We can kind of see, but not as we know we should. Jesus brings light. Bring Him into your situation through prayer. Tell others about Him. He’s not just our light, but the light of the world. 

Lord, You are the LIGHT OF THE WORLD and my LIGHT. I praise of You.

*Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

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LIFE
08/13/2013
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.’” 

John 14:6


Have you ever looked for “life” in someone or something apart from Jesus? Perhaps in your younger years you were called “the life of the party.” Maybe you bought into the idea that the right job, house, car, or person would bring you all in life you wanted. But, they were either illusive, disappointing, or simply fell short of the life for which you longed. Our hearts will never be happy until they are at home with the Lord. He is our life – the life for which we yearn.

Lord, You are the way, the truth, and the LIFE! In praise of you, I bow and worship You.

 *Debbie Taylor Williams.                                                                                                                        Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to forward or share this material provided that you do not alter the wording in any way and do not charge a fee for it. Any exception to the above must be approved by Debbie Taylor Williams.  Please include on any web posting or printed distribution: © Debbie Taylor Williams, www.debbietaylorwilliams.com. Thank you.

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