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Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Yesterday in church I had a thought that inspired this pre-Thanksgiving week theme. Gratitude is a response to what we recognize or realize is good. Accordingly, let’s seek God’s wisdom on recognition and/or realization. Today’s scripture, Genesis…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s go to the LORD in prayer to find relief. Today’s scripture, Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT[22] The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. [23] Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s go to the LORD in prayer to find relief. Today’s scripture, Psalms 55:1-5, 16-17 (NLT) says…[1] Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help! [2] Please listen and answer me,…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s find relief in the LORD’s Shepherd relationship with us. Today’s scripture, Psalms 23:1-6 (NLT) says…[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. [2] He lets me rest in green meadows; he…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) The Holy Spirit woke me up this morning with today’s song, that declares the name we can call on for relief. Today’s scripture, Acts of the Apostles 3:5-6 (NLT) shares…[5] The lame man looked at them eagerly,…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today we’ll pause to find another secret to getting relief, which is waiting on God. Today’s scripture, Isaiah 40:29-31 (NLT) says…[29] He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. [30] Even youths will become…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Sometimes I find myself torn between what I think the Lord is saying versus what I am feeling. The Holy Spirit has dropped both God’s Grace and Word into my mind recently. Yet, I felt saddened with…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) The last re-centering wisdom nugget is about focusing on joy to endure. Today’s scripture, John 15:9-11 NLT[9] “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. [10] When you obey my…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today’s re-centering wisdom nuggets were inspired by my wife. Today’s scripture, Joel 2:12-13 NLT[12] That is why the LORD says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and…

Welcome to another day the Lord has made that we should rejoice and be glad in. (Psalms 118:24) Today let’s mine for re-centering wisdom nuggets from a familiar passage of scripture. Today’s scripture, Lamentations 3:18-24 (NLT), testifies…[18] I cry out, “My splendor is gone! Everything I had hoped for from the LORD is lost!” [19]…