Blessings of Prayer and Praises

Talking with and hearing from God – what a wonderful gift! The Psalmist enjoyed calling upon the Lord, lifting his hands to the Lord. He prayed to the Lord in the morning.

“Lord, I have called daily upon You; I have stretched out my hands to You.” “But to You I have cried out, O Lord, and in the morning my prayer comes before You.” [1]

Singing of the Lord’s mercies – making known to others His faithfulness – what a joy!

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.” [2]

Joining with others who are experiencing the blessing of the joyful sounds the Lord gives to those who rejoice in and serve His Name – what a great place to be!

“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance. In Your Name they rejoice all day long, and in Your righteousness, they are exalted.” [3]

To know Christ and make Him known – He is the Holy One, the Mighty One, the exalted Chosen One, the Anointed One! God is His Father. He is the King of kings. His seed, that is, those who have been born anew in Him, endure forever

“Then You spoke in a vision to Your Holy One and said: ‘I have given help to One who is mighty; I have exalted One chosen from the people. I have found My Servant David; with My holy oil I have anointed Him. He shall cry to Me, You are My Father, My God, and the rock of My salvation. Also I will make Him My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. My mercy I will keep for Him forever, and My covenant shall stand firm with Him. His seed also I will make to endure forever, and His throne as the days of heaven.” [4]

He gives us heavenly manna that is better than earthly cuisine.

“The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.” [5]

“Thank You Lord for giving us Your Holy Spirit to place within us Your very righteousness, peace and joy so that we serve God acceptably. Thank You for guiding us in the ways that make for peace and mutual edification of one another’s eternal souls. Thank You for filling our mouths with prayers and with songs of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit!”

[1] Psalm 88:9, 13
[2] Psalm 89:1
[3] Psalm 89:13-14
[4] Psalm 89:19-20, 26-29
[5] Romans 14:17-19