April 3, 2017
Opening Hymns:
The Old Rugged Cross: http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh504.sht
The Old Rugged Cross: http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh504.sht
Scripture
Reading:
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
118:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!
118:2 Let Israel say, "His steadfast love endures forever."
118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
118:20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
118:21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
118:22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
118:23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
118:25 Save us, we beseech you, O LORD! O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!
118:26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD.
118:27 The LORD is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.
118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you.
118:29 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Message:
Today’s scripture is one of praise. They are joyfully praising the Lord! As a read this Psalm, I can’t help but wonder who was shouting these praises. Was it a person with few troubles, or one who’s challenges were overcome? What has inspired them to shout these praises?
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
118:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!
118:2 Let Israel say, "His steadfast love endures forever."
118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
118:20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
118:21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
118:22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
118:23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
118:25 Save us, we beseech you, O LORD! O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!
118:26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD.
118:27 The LORD is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.
118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you.
118:29 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Message:
Today’s scripture is one of praise. They are joyfully praising the Lord! As a read this Psalm, I can’t help but wonder who was shouting these praises. Was it a person with few troubles, or one who’s challenges were overcome? What has inspired them to shout these praises?
We each have our own struggles.
I can’t imagine any one person living in this world who doesn’t have to face
any hardships. We as humans don’t usually enjoy challenges or troubles that we
go through. However, when I imagine moments when I would want to shout praise
to the Lord they are moments that are not without their challenges. Instead
they are moments when challenges are overcome. It’s funny to think about it, I
would never admit to wanting to face challenges, obstacles, or hardships, but
the most joyous times in my life are when these challenges are overcome. The
times when I most want to praise the Lord are when I feel Him helping me
through all the struggles that I face.
Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for guiding us through each of our challenges. Help us remember that you are ever present in every moment of our lives. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
Now Thank We All Our God: http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh102.sht
Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for guiding us through each of our challenges. Help us remember that you are ever present in every moment of our lives. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
Now Thank We All Our God: http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh102.sht
May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.
Go in peace, serve the Lord
Thanks be to God
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