Bless the Lord

This has been a week with a big answered prayer! We have been praying for two plus years for our grandson Isaac to get a job. When he had an interview almost three weeks ago, I asked God to go with him and give him favor and to open the door that He wanted open, the one that would be best for Isaac.

This week, Isaac got a job offer, a really good one, doing something he will enjoy and with the opportunity to continue and get a higher degree if he would like. The job starts in less than three weeks, so now is the hectic time of getting ready to move, but what a joyous time it is! I know Isaac’s self-confidence had suffered after numerous attempts at employment and I am thrilled that God opened the door to a job that fits him well.

Never, never stop praying. God is working every day on our behalf and we never know the wonderful blessings that await us in answer to our prayers.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Bless the Lord

Think about what it means to bless the Lord at ALL times. When we are on the mountaintop looking down at all of our past troubles, I think it’s easier for us to bless the Lord. What about when we are in the middle of the valley experience and the top of the mountain seems far away or even unattainable? Do we still bless the Lord then? Are we still praising Him when we walk through the dark forest of our lives, not knowing where our next step might lead but aware of danger or circumstances beyond our control all around us? Note that this verse starts with a choice…I will. We choose to bless God at all times, to never let praise be far from us. With the praise of God continually coming from our lips, the situations we face won’t seem so daunting or scary. We know He is right there with us, in that valley and those dark woods.

I wish I could say that I have arrived at the place where I always make the right choice to praise God in spite of circumstances. But, that wouldn’t be true. I am a work in progress and sometimes the Spirit has to remind me to stop whining and to praise. That’s where the joy is found…right where God is. The Bible consistently exhorts God’s people to praise. So, if you need God right where you are, choose to praise.

I Will Bless The Lord-Josue Avila

Have a blessed Sunday…go to church and worship and bless His Holy Name!