Ps 69:6 "May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the LORD Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel." NIV
What kind of life are you living! The cry of the psalmist in this passage is the cry of a noble heart. His longing is that he would live a life that never brings shame upon the name of the Lord. His passion is that he would live a life of such quality that no person would ever be embarrassed to call themselves after the name of the Lord because of his testimony. In this generation, particularly in western Christianity there have been many men and women who have gained a measure of visible prominence within the body of Christ only to live a life that has caused many to shake their head with sadness at the damage they have done to the reputation of Christ and His church.
In Col. 1:9-14 the apostle Paul prays an impassioned prayer for the sake of the church and her testimony. His prayer is that the Christians be filled “with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” He continues his prayer by expressing the burden of his heart that we “may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way.” These passages reflect the need for our lives to be shining examples of the work that grace produces in the human heart. It is time for those who love the Lord to live lives worthy of the price that was paid for us. The life that you live as a Christian either builds up the work of God or tears it down. There is no irrelevant Christian!
It is time for every action to come under the light of the Holy Spirit’s scrutiny! Jesus encouraged us to let our lights “shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven,” Mt. 5:16.Whether we believe it or not, whether we notice or not, people are watching everyone who lives under the banner of Jesus Christ. It is God’s intention to shine through us and through the quality of lives lived for Him to reach this world and the souls of men that Christ was sent to die for. We are called to be a reflection of the cross in every facet of its many faceted message to the world. Let your life speak of the love and sacrifice of Calvary to others today through every decision that you make and every action that you take. Yes, people are watching!
Monday
Psalm 68:32-35 - July 20, 2009
Ps 68:32-35 "Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, Selah 33 to him who rides the ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty voice. 34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the skies. 35 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!" NIV
This psalm is an exhortation to praise! It is a call to the nations of the earth to recognize and lift up praise to the God who rules over all nations. God has made every tribe and every tongue. He is the author of all peoples and therefore He is worthy of praise. Verse thirty-three calls us to reflect on the nature of God’s eternal presence. The boundaries of nations come and go. The power, wealth and strength of any particular people is a transient reality that fluctuates according to the times and seasons, and the rulers over each nation during those periods of time. All of this stands in contrast to the timeless creator of the universe. This passage celebrates the Lord’s timelessness by creating the image of God riding upon the skies above that know no time! The heavens are not conscious of time and their only ruler is God Himself who was and is and is to come. The language of God riding on those skies reflects the reality that it is the master who is the rider and it is God who rides upon the skies. This reality positions Him as the only being worthy of praise. The uncreated God stands eternal and unchallenged in every attribute that we could imagine as being worthy of praise.
Consider the voice that created all things. Genesis one informs us that God created all things through the power of this voice as He spoke the worlds into existence. This is the second attribute that is extolled by the writer of this psalm. The psalmist calls us to reflect on the thunderous sound of the voice of our creator God! The same thundering voice of God that commands all things to be has turned towards us, and called us to God Himself. When God speaks nations tremble. When God speaks the earth is silenced before the power
of His voice. God’s power is revealed by what He does throughout the earth and all that He does comes forth through the power of His voice. It is this mighty power that we are compelled to praise. Every act of God compels us to declare His greatness throughout the earth. The nations are waiting for a testimony of God to arise in the earth that will give Him the glory that He deserves. His power shows forth throughout the heavens and all men are held accountable
by that voice.
This vision of a God worthy of praise is enlarged by the psalmist as he turns our attention to the sanctuary. Our eyes are first lifted to the visible realms of the heavens where the Lord rides above all created things. He is not content to stop there as he considers the wonders of God however. He calls us higher still, as if to say, “Lift your eyes beyond the visible to the invisible!!! See the glorious God reigning in His heavenly sanctuary.” The most compelling motivation to praise of all is God in His holy dwelling place. The glorious king surrounded by the splendor of His throne room. We are encouraged by He. 4:16 to come into this glorious atmosphere with a bold and confident heart. Today make a decision to lift your eyes higher than ever before and behold the beauty of God.
This psalm is an exhortation to praise! It is a call to the nations of the earth to recognize and lift up praise to the God who rules over all nations. God has made every tribe and every tongue. He is the author of all peoples and therefore He is worthy of praise. Verse thirty-three calls us to reflect on the nature of God’s eternal presence. The boundaries of nations come and go. The power, wealth and strength of any particular people is a transient reality that fluctuates according to the times and seasons, and the rulers over each nation during those periods of time. All of this stands in contrast to the timeless creator of the universe. This passage celebrates the Lord’s timelessness by creating the image of God riding upon the skies above that know no time! The heavens are not conscious of time and their only ruler is God Himself who was and is and is to come. The language of God riding on those skies reflects the reality that it is the master who is the rider and it is God who rides upon the skies. This reality positions Him as the only being worthy of praise. The uncreated God stands eternal and unchallenged in every attribute that we could imagine as being worthy of praise.
Consider the voice that created all things. Genesis one informs us that God created all things through the power of this voice as He spoke the worlds into existence. This is the second attribute that is extolled by the writer of this psalm. The psalmist calls us to reflect on the thunderous sound of the voice of our creator God! The same thundering voice of God that commands all things to be has turned towards us, and called us to God Himself. When God speaks nations tremble. When God speaks the earth is silenced before the power
of His voice. God’s power is revealed by what He does throughout the earth and all that He does comes forth through the power of His voice. It is this mighty power that we are compelled to praise. Every act of God compels us to declare His greatness throughout the earth. The nations are waiting for a testimony of God to arise in the earth that will give Him the glory that He deserves. His power shows forth throughout the heavens and all men are held accountable
by that voice.
This vision of a God worthy of praise is enlarged by the psalmist as he turns our attention to the sanctuary. Our eyes are first lifted to the visible realms of the heavens where the Lord rides above all created things. He is not content to stop there as he considers the wonders of God however. He calls us higher still, as if to say, “Lift your eyes beyond the visible to the invisible!!! See the glorious God reigning in His heavenly sanctuary.” The most compelling motivation to praise of all is God in His holy dwelling place. The glorious king surrounded by the splendor of His throne room. We are encouraged by He. 4:16 to come into this glorious atmosphere with a bold and confident heart. Today make a decision to lift your eyes higher than ever before and behold the beauty of God.
Sunday
Psalm 68:24-27 - July 19, 2009
Ps 68:24-27 "Your procession has come into view, O God, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary. 25 In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the maidens playing tambourines. 26 Praise God in the great congregation; praise the LORD in the assembly of Israel. 27 There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them, there the great throng of Judah's princes, and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali." NIV
God has ordained praise! Praise is a part of God’s divine economy and it is central to the identity of God’s people. God has established a testimony in the earth through having gathered to himself a world-wide assembly of saints who have committed their lives to lifting up praise into God’s presence. From nation to nation, from tongue to tongue there is a testimony of praise for all nations to see a people that know their God and love to tell of His greatness and all of the good things that He has done for them.
These are the two foundations of praise. We praise God for who He is and we praise God for what He has done. The person of God is intrinsically worthy of praise! He is Holy! He is righteous! He is loving! He is beautiful! He is wise! And for each of these things and many more we lift up our praise. In addition to His person, God’s works demand that we praise Him. He has created the heavens and the earth with such majesty that we are compelled to worship Him. He rescues those who are bound. He heals the sick. He provides for the poor. He brings forth justice in the earth. And for each of these things He is worthy of praise!
We are called to praise God when we come together with the saints and we are called to lift up praise when we are all alone. This is a universal command. Both princes and priests, both adults and children are created to lift up a cry. Jesus quoted the psalmist and Matt 21:16"Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read," 'from the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise '?"
The act of praise releases divine activity into the spiritual realms. In II Ch. 20:22 the Lord instructed the people of Israel to send the people who were assigned to praise the Lord into battle first. As the people praised the Lord He set ambushes for the enemies of God and defeated them on behalf of His people. It brings God glory to fight for those who praise Him. Perhaps the people of God would experience more victory in their daily lives if they would be devoted to a life that spent more time praising the Lord and less time fighting in their own strength. If God rises up to fight our battles then many times we won’t have to. Consider the options; resting with a heart of praise or laboring in the strength of our own human effort. Give God room to rise up on your behalf today as you praise Him for all that He is and has done!
God has ordained praise! Praise is a part of God’s divine economy and it is central to the identity of God’s people. God has established a testimony in the earth through having gathered to himself a world-wide assembly of saints who have committed their lives to lifting up praise into God’s presence. From nation to nation, from tongue to tongue there is a testimony of praise for all nations to see a people that know their God and love to tell of His greatness and all of the good things that He has done for them.
These are the two foundations of praise. We praise God for who He is and we praise God for what He has done. The person of God is intrinsically worthy of praise! He is Holy! He is righteous! He is loving! He is beautiful! He is wise! And for each of these things and many more we lift up our praise. In addition to His person, God’s works demand that we praise Him. He has created the heavens and the earth with such majesty that we are compelled to worship Him. He rescues those who are bound. He heals the sick. He provides for the poor. He brings forth justice in the earth. And for each of these things He is worthy of praise!
We are called to praise God when we come together with the saints and we are called to lift up praise when we are all alone. This is a universal command. Both princes and priests, both adults and children are created to lift up a cry. Jesus quoted the psalmist and Matt 21:16"Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read," 'from the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise '?"
The act of praise releases divine activity into the spiritual realms. In II Ch. 20:22 the Lord instructed the people of Israel to send the people who were assigned to praise the Lord into battle first. As the people praised the Lord He set ambushes for the enemies of God and defeated them on behalf of His people. It brings God glory to fight for those who praise Him. Perhaps the people of God would experience more victory in their daily lives if they would be devoted to a life that spent more time praising the Lord and less time fighting in their own strength. If God rises up to fight our battles then many times we won’t have to. Consider the options; resting with a heart of praise or laboring in the strength of our own human effort. Give God room to rise up on your behalf today as you praise Him for all that He is and has done!
Wednesday
Tuesday
Run the Race!
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” NIV
In a sprint, the runner gives a 100% from beginning to the end, starting off with as much speed as possible and reaching the finish line with high speed as well, giving everything he has. A marathon would be approached different though. The runner develops a strategy how to reach the finish line in a certain time and keeping a certain speed over a long distance.
Often times we live our life as if we were in a sprint, while it really is a marathon. Multiple slogans and the media promote the “Live life today as if there was no tomorrow” theory. The result is a mindset of “I don’t care what’s coming up next." Many people I know don’t even want to think about what could happen next month, next year or even after they will leave this earth one day. But that’s not how God intended it to be. He doesn’t’ want us get weary along the way, we are supposed us to live with vision! Vision for tomorrow strengthens us to live today! That’s what sustains us and gives us strength to persevere! The Apostle Paul experienced terrible persecution and strong temptations throughout his life. But in the end, he had been faithful. His whole life was dedicated to God, doing good works. He was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles and suffered greatly. He gave up his life to bring the Good News to those he had persecuted before. The scripture continues in
2. Timothy 4:8 “Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness; which the Lord; the righteous judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
As Paul wrote these verses, he was certain that he had overcome the things of this world and that he would receive the crown of victory.
Let us not be overcome by the things of this world but let us live a life in the assurance that there is more than this, that we live towards a goal! In Philippians 4 Paul calls us to “press toward the goal to win the prize.” We have a goal! As Christians we do have a vision! We don’t live just for the NOW, we life for the promises of God! He is preparing a place for us and we will have eternal live and enjoy all the good things he has in store for us if we look heavenwards!
How easy it is to quit, if things don’t work out or we are stuck in situations, when we don’t see the way out. But God has promised us his protection in every situation. In this world, we will face trials no less than the people that don’t live their life’s with God. But we have the assurance, that he helps us to bear those situations, he gives us strength, and he sustains us! We don’t need to rely on our own wisdom and our own strength; he will lead us as we trust in him.
I don’t want to finish the marathon of life crawling over the finish line; I want to run - heads up, knowing that I will receive the crown of victory. I want to be found faithful until the end! Lord, give me strength to face the trials of today, knowing that you hold an amazing future for me. Give me strength to fight the good fight today.
In a sprint, the runner gives a 100% from beginning to the end, starting off with as much speed as possible and reaching the finish line with high speed as well, giving everything he has. A marathon would be approached different though. The runner develops a strategy how to reach the finish line in a certain time and keeping a certain speed over a long distance.
Often times we live our life as if we were in a sprint, while it really is a marathon. Multiple slogans and the media promote the “Live life today as if there was no tomorrow” theory. The result is a mindset of “I don’t care what’s coming up next." Many people I know don’t even want to think about what could happen next month, next year or even after they will leave this earth one day. But that’s not how God intended it to be. He doesn’t’ want us get weary along the way, we are supposed us to live with vision! Vision for tomorrow strengthens us to live today! That’s what sustains us and gives us strength to persevere! The Apostle Paul experienced terrible persecution and strong temptations throughout his life. But in the end, he had been faithful. His whole life was dedicated to God, doing good works. He was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles and suffered greatly. He gave up his life to bring the Good News to those he had persecuted before. The scripture continues in
2. Timothy 4:8 “Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness; which the Lord; the righteous judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
As Paul wrote these verses, he was certain that he had overcome the things of this world and that he would receive the crown of victory.
Let us not be overcome by the things of this world but let us live a life in the assurance that there is more than this, that we live towards a goal! In Philippians 4 Paul calls us to “press toward the goal to win the prize.” We have a goal! As Christians we do have a vision! We don’t live just for the NOW, we life for the promises of God! He is preparing a place for us and we will have eternal live and enjoy all the good things he has in store for us if we look heavenwards!
How easy it is to quit, if things don’t work out or we are stuck in situations, when we don’t see the way out. But God has promised us his protection in every situation. In this world, we will face trials no less than the people that don’t live their life’s with God. But we have the assurance, that he helps us to bear those situations, he gives us strength, and he sustains us! We don’t need to rely on our own wisdom and our own strength; he will lead us as we trust in him.
I don’t want to finish the marathon of life crawling over the finish line; I want to run - heads up, knowing that I will receive the crown of victory. I want to be found faithful until the end! Lord, give me strength to face the trials of today, knowing that you hold an amazing future for me. Give me strength to fight the good fight today.
Monday
God's Marvelous Provision
Matthew 6:25-27 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat and drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” NIV
How easy it is to read these verses and believe, when we have enough provision for our daily life. But as we look at the scripture in today’s economy, it really takes faith to believe that God really is providing for ALL of our needs. Matthew 6:25-34 is describing the basic needs for our daily life. Jesus is stating here that the God, who created all creatures and men and gave them life, will also provide us with the means to sustain it! By taking the “birds of the air”, the lower creation, as an example, God is strengthening the argument that he would provide for us in the very same way! How could God ever watch out for the sparrows and neglect his very own children?
Joseph wasn’t worried about not having enough to eat during the years of famine; he had enough grain to feed the entire land of Egypt and even beyond! Was he worried before that time, which made him gather all the grain in advance? I don’t think so. I believe that this was part of God’s marvelous plan to provide enough food for an entire nation by giving supernatural wisdom to one man. In Genesis 41 we can read how God gave Pharaoh Dreams that he could not interprete. Because of those dreams, the chief cupbearer got reminded of Joseph, who was still sitting in the dungeon. From there, things went their way. By giving Pharaoh Dreams, God even provided for Joseph. He brought him out of prison and set him as ruler above the land of Egypt to then save the entire nation from starvation.
Joseph had enough grain in store to give away. In Genesis 41:49 it says that the quantities of grain were so huge that “he stopped keeping records because it was beyond measure.” God provides enough for us so that we can give away. In times like these, let’s give out of the abundance that we enjoy. It doesn’t always need to cost us a lot and it is often times not even about money. In Proverbs 11:24 it says: “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” Even in times when we can't be a financial blessing, we can give our love, time or an encouraging word to one another, simply offering help in times of need.
In difficult seasons we tend to withdraw and not let other people know about how we feel. It is easy to just look at our own circumstances instead of looking around, seeking for opportunities to bless others even in the midst of our circumstances. But in the early church which is explained in the book of Acts, the believers shared everything!
God knows the things that we need for our daily life. We don’t need to be worried about our provision if we are spending our resources wisely. What a mystery, how God cares for his entire creation, from the smallest insect to us human beings! Lord, I trust that you are my provider. I decide not to worry about my provision, instead, help me to be a blessing to others. Thank you for knowing my very need!
How easy it is to read these verses and believe, when we have enough provision for our daily life. But as we look at the scripture in today’s economy, it really takes faith to believe that God really is providing for ALL of our needs. Matthew 6:25-34 is describing the basic needs for our daily life. Jesus is stating here that the God, who created all creatures and men and gave them life, will also provide us with the means to sustain it! By taking the “birds of the air”, the lower creation, as an example, God is strengthening the argument that he would provide for us in the very same way! How could God ever watch out for the sparrows and neglect his very own children?
Joseph wasn’t worried about not having enough to eat during the years of famine; he had enough grain to feed the entire land of Egypt and even beyond! Was he worried before that time, which made him gather all the grain in advance? I don’t think so. I believe that this was part of God’s marvelous plan to provide enough food for an entire nation by giving supernatural wisdom to one man. In Genesis 41 we can read how God gave Pharaoh Dreams that he could not interprete. Because of those dreams, the chief cupbearer got reminded of Joseph, who was still sitting in the dungeon. From there, things went their way. By giving Pharaoh Dreams, God even provided for Joseph. He brought him out of prison and set him as ruler above the land of Egypt to then save the entire nation from starvation.
Joseph had enough grain in store to give away. In Genesis 41:49 it says that the quantities of grain were so huge that “he stopped keeping records because it was beyond measure.” God provides enough for us so that we can give away. In times like these, let’s give out of the abundance that we enjoy. It doesn’t always need to cost us a lot and it is often times not even about money. In Proverbs 11:24 it says: “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” Even in times when we can't be a financial blessing, we can give our love, time or an encouraging word to one another, simply offering help in times of need.
In difficult seasons we tend to withdraw and not let other people know about how we feel. It is easy to just look at our own circumstances instead of looking around, seeking for opportunities to bless others even in the midst of our circumstances. But in the early church which is explained in the book of Acts, the believers shared everything!
God knows the things that we need for our daily life. We don’t need to be worried about our provision if we are spending our resources wisely. What a mystery, how God cares for his entire creation, from the smallest insect to us human beings! Lord, I trust that you are my provider. I decide not to worry about my provision, instead, help me to be a blessing to others. Thank you for knowing my very need!
Sunday
A Life of Prayer
Luke 11:1 “ One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of the disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples.'” NIV
In the scripture the following verses continue with the Lord's prayer. Throughout the entire bible we find instructions about how to pray and what to pray for. Unfortunately, we sometimes make it too difficult. Prayer can seem to be so spiritual, so structured. We don't always need to come before God with folded hands, head bowed down and eyes closed. There are times for that and I am not saying at all, that this is something we shouldn't do. But what prayer really is, is an expression of our relationship to God, talking to him, having conversation with the one who created us.We can and should speak to him all throughout the day, when we are working, driving, shopping as well as when we lock ourselves in our room, set ourselves apart and take time just for him, seeking his face
without distraction. “Lord, teach us how to pray... .”
Martin Luther said “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” What a true statement! We can involve God in everything we do. A relationship is based on communication, without it there can't be growth, there won't be any intimacy and eventually that relationship will break up. It is like channels on the radio. If we are close to a receiver and choose the right channel, we will have the clearest reception. But as we drive further away, the connection will get fuzzy and we'll eventually loose the signal completely.
Prayer is vital for our daily life as Christians. We can't just pray to God when we are in a tight spot, when we are in need and distress. We should involve him in simply everything that is going on in our lifes. Praising him in joy and abundance as well as thanking him as we overcome is what grows the relationship. I once heard someone say: “Prayer should be short, without giving God reasons why he should grant us this or that – he knows best what is good for us and what we need.” It is not about how long we pray but about the quality of our prayers. That doesn't mean we can't pray long prayers, but it is vital that we focus more on the relationship with God and on getting to know him better.
“Lord, teach us how to pray... .”
Prayer is like medicine for our soul! Have you ever tried to stop worrying about something? It doesn't really work very well, does it? The best way to not worry is by indirection; do something else, preferably something that is the opposite of worry. Thanksgiving is the best solution in such times. Instead of praying about our situation over and over again, praying thankful prayers. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Phillipians 4:6-7
God has promised us his provision, he knows exactly what we need and he will give it to us in his perfect timing. When Paul was in prison, he didn't focus on the current circumstances. Instead, he praised God and started thanking him that everything would turn out for his deliverance. He had such a close relationship to God, which gave him the ability to praise and thank him. He focused on the relationship with the Lord and didn't look at the circumstances.
Lord, teach us how to pray! Teach us in every situation, in joy and abuhndance as well as in need and distress. Draw me closer to you in communication. Develop in me a lifestyle of prayer.
In the scripture the following verses continue with the Lord's prayer. Throughout the entire bible we find instructions about how to pray and what to pray for. Unfortunately, we sometimes make it too difficult. Prayer can seem to be so spiritual, so structured. We don't always need to come before God with folded hands, head bowed down and eyes closed. There are times for that and I am not saying at all, that this is something we shouldn't do. But what prayer really is, is an expression of our relationship to God, talking to him, having conversation with the one who created us.We can and should speak to him all throughout the day, when we are working, driving, shopping as well as when we lock ourselves in our room, set ourselves apart and take time just for him, seeking his face
without distraction. “Lord, teach us how to pray... .”
Martin Luther said “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” What a true statement! We can involve God in everything we do. A relationship is based on communication, without it there can't be growth, there won't be any intimacy and eventually that relationship will break up. It is like channels on the radio. If we are close to a receiver and choose the right channel, we will have the clearest reception. But as we drive further away, the connection will get fuzzy and we'll eventually loose the signal completely.
Prayer is vital for our daily life as Christians. We can't just pray to God when we are in a tight spot, when we are in need and distress. We should involve him in simply everything that is going on in our lifes. Praising him in joy and abundance as well as thanking him as we overcome is what grows the relationship. I once heard someone say: “Prayer should be short, without giving God reasons why he should grant us this or that – he knows best what is good for us and what we need.” It is not about how long we pray but about the quality of our prayers. That doesn't mean we can't pray long prayers, but it is vital that we focus more on the relationship with God and on getting to know him better.
“Lord, teach us how to pray... .”
Prayer is like medicine for our soul! Have you ever tried to stop worrying about something? It doesn't really work very well, does it? The best way to not worry is by indirection; do something else, preferably something that is the opposite of worry. Thanksgiving is the best solution in such times. Instead of praying about our situation over and over again, praying thankful prayers. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Phillipians 4:6-7
God has promised us his provision, he knows exactly what we need and he will give it to us in his perfect timing. When Paul was in prison, he didn't focus on the current circumstances. Instead, he praised God and started thanking him that everything would turn out for his deliverance. He had such a close relationship to God, which gave him the ability to praise and thank him. He focused on the relationship with the Lord and didn't look at the circumstances.
Lord, teach us how to pray! Teach us in every situation, in joy and abuhndance as well as in need and distress. Draw me closer to you in communication. Develop in me a lifestyle of prayer.
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