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Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today we’ll highlight a clear, but seldom discussed, requirement for approaching God. Let’s call it the ‘first things first’ requirement. In today’s scripture, Mark 11:24‭-‬25 (NLT), Jesus said…I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s identify some shortcomings of firsts. Today’s scripture, 1 Corinthians 15:45‭-‬51 (NLT) explains…The Scriptures tell us, “The first man, Adam, became a living person.” But the last Adam—that is, Christ—is a life-giving Spirit. What comes first…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) The Olympics are over and the US team was the overall winner in medals, with 126. They also tied with China for the most Gold medals, which was 40. Based on this world competition, the United States…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”Psalms 122:1 (NLT) Today’s song is…I Shall Wear A Crown Blessings 4HG (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Our sixth and final Olympics parallel is that we should finish knowing we gave our all. Today’s scripture, 2 Timothy 4:6‭-‬8 (NLT) shares the Apostle Paul’s victory speech…As for me, my life has already been poured out…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Our fifth Olympics parallel is that there are keys to winning. Today’s scripture, 1 Corinthians 9:24‭-‬27 (NLT) says…Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Our fourth Olympics parallel is celebrating wins and winners. Today’s scripture, Luke 19:37‭-‬40 (KJV) shares Jesus’ triumphant entry on Palm Sunday…And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Our third Olympics parallel is that behind each Olympic Hopeful is a contingent of Olympic Helpfuls. Today’s scripture, 1 Corinthians 12:22‭-‬24 (NLT) says…In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Our second Olympics parallel is that each athlete focuses on competing in the event for which they were chosen. Today’s scripture, Hebrews 12:1 (NLT) exhorts us…Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) This week’s posts are inspired by the Olympics. As I have watched them, I have thought of some spiritual parallels we can explore. Our first parallel is that it’s a rare privilege to be chosen to represent…