CBN.com – George Abbott woke up one morning with severe stomach pain.

“I thought maybe it would go away, but it didn’t go away,” George said.

“I asked him, you know, ‘well, what’s wrong?’ his wife, Cheryl remembered. “And he said he was in such pain that he couldn’t stand it. And for him to say that I know that it’s very bad”

Cheryl rushed her husband to a nearby hospital.

“Well, they found gallbladder cancer,” George said. “This is a very rare form of cancer.”

Doctors performed emergency surgery to remove the cancerous gall bladder; but there was more bad news.

“When they did the surgery, the cancer had gone down into the liver bed,” George said. “And that, as you well know, basically the prognosis is that you’re not going to live very long.”

Their family doctor, Dr. McQueen, who is also their friend, feared the worst.

“His prognosis was poor,” Dr. McQueen said. “With the stage of the cancer being advanced, once it had metastasized to another organ, he is classified as advanced stage carcinoma. For George, his treatment options were limited. Not only were those options limited, the ones that were available to him, in many cases, will take your life.”

Facing almost certain death, George got a second opinion.

“Same diagnosis, same prognosis,” George said. “The only difference was that this doctor was a little more positive and he said to me, ‘we’re going to operate.’”

“He also said, ‘okay, this is in the upper part of the liver; but if I open him up and I find any cancer anywhere else in the liver, I’m just going to close him back up because then there’ll be nothing we can do,’” Cheryl said. “I just thought, ‘I cannot lose my husband.’”

At the surgeon’s recommendation, George did not undergo chemotherapy or take any medication before surgery. Ultimately, he knew his fate was in God’s hands.

“I know that God heals,” George said. “But I’m also a realist and I know that the Bible says, ‘it’s appointed once to die, and then the judgment.’ So, I was ready to accept this – that if this is the time that God wanted to take me home, I was ready for that.”

As the surgery date approached, Cheryl prayed for God’s help.

“Our church got together and had a prayer meeting and one of the ladies in the church or maybe more than one, called The 700 Club and asked for prayer for George,” Cheryl said.

As surgeons performed the procedure, Cheryl got a phone call.

“I got off the phone and I just started crying. ‘The doctor said that his liver is perfectly normal; that there was no sign of cancer whatsoever.’ So we were just hugging each other and crying,” she said.

“The doctor said it looked like a normal, healthy liver. God had taken [the cancer], and I don’t know how He did it. I don’t know whether He just made the cancer go away. I don’t know if He gave me a new liver. It doesn’t matter to me. All I know is God is a God of miracles and he healed me,” George said.

“They believe in prayer and they trust in the sovereignty of God,” Dr. McQueen said. “There is no medical treatment or explanation for that type of result – absolutely miraculous!”

For the past two years, routine tests have shown the same result – no cancer!

“God really did heal,” Cheryl said. “I mean, when God does something, He does it right.”

“Some people today say, ‘well, miracles went out with the apostles.’ Well, I’m here to tell you that miracles did not go out with the apostles, that God is a God of miracles and He is a healer today,” George said. “He gave me a miracle – the miracle of life.”

The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven

Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” (John 14:6)

Good works cannot save you.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Trust Jesus Christ today! Here’s what you must do:

1. Admit you are a sinner.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” (Romans 3:23)

“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)

“If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (1 John 1:10)
2. Be willing to turn from sin (repent).

Jesus said: “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5)

“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:” (Acts 17:30)
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you, was buried, and rose from the dead.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners. Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
4. Through prayer, invite Jesus into your life to become your personal Saviour.

“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:10)

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)

What to pray:

Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour.

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” (John 1:12)

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

If you have received Jesus Christ as your Saviour, as a Christian you should:

1. Read your Bible every day to get to know Christ better.

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalms 119:105)
2. Talk to God in prayer every day.

“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” (Matthew 21:22)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6)
3. Be baptized, worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached and the Bible is the final authority.

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” (Matthew 28:19)

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25)

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” (2 Timothy 3:16)
4. Tell others about Christ.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15)

“For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16)

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16)

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The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 5:2, “Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.”

Think about the importance of that verse for just a moment…

Now, how does that passage apply in your marriage? Do you and your spouse just say anything whenever you want, or do you give careful, considerate thought and love to your statements?

The reason why people have so many problems in marriage today is because they often don’t tear down the walls that are built up early on in the relationship. They fool themselves into thinking that everything will shake out. But what they don’t know is that they’re facing a losing battle. Research is clear that marriages are damaged and destroyed in their beginning years because of a lack of intimacy and communication.

In other words, what you often think of as communication in a marriage is really just “talking,” isn’t it? And what you consider to be talking is not really talking at all…it is actually quick and hasty speech – the kind the Lord says should be “few.”

But how do you get past a lack of communication? How do you get to real communication?

Follow these three tips to get started:

1. Understand that your spouse thinks differently than you do.

Not only that, they enjoy the way they think as opposed to how you think. You must come to grips with this reality and deal with it in a loving way. Realize they enjoy seeing things differently and use that insight to your benefit when you communicate with them.

2. Use the same language that your spouse enjoys and feels most comfortable using.

By thinking about your spouse’s comfort level and employing the communication style they’re most comfortable using, you tell them that you care about them and want them to feel good when talking to you. You clearly indicate that you’re putting them first.

3. Listen to what your spouse is saying.

Don’t jump to conclusions. What is it that usually drives you crazy when you talk to people? Isn’t it being cut off when you’re trying to get your point across? In the same way that you don’t enjoy being interrupted, your spouse won’t appreciate not being listened to. Even more, learn to respond to what your husband or wife actually said – not with what you think your point should be. Nothing says, “I care” more than replying to your spouse’s words with careful consideration.

These are just a few tips that’ll help your “talking” become communication. You’ll make things a little easier in your marriage by getting behind the eyes of your spouse and understand how they like to be heard. You will develop better communication skills as a result and your marriage will benefit.

A Series from: Focus on the Family

From the moment we are born, we quickly develop attachments . . . to food and drink, parents, siblings, our natural environment, etc. As we mature, those attachments rapidly grow into a Byzantine web of roles, constraints, preferences and responsibilities. That web quickly networks across the landscape of our familial, financial, moral, legal, societal and spiritual realms.

Keeping all those orbits of our identity in balance create a happy and purposeful life. The Bible says that Jesus – our pattern for life – “kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52). In other words, the various realms of His life kept expanding in perfect balance.

However, as you may have noticed, we’re not Jesus. We’re all flawed creatures. Our life seems to continually get out of balance. The various attachments of our life – food, drink, housing, marriage, sex, family, religion, citizenship, career, rest and relaxation, etc. – continually call out to us. They keep pulling us into larger and longer commitments, making greater demands, and becoming less respectful of the other realms of our lives.

Keeping them in balance is a lifelong challenge.

The contrast between the ideal of balance and the reality of our own lives is the stuff of novels, movies, music and sermons. The search for balance can produce very funny literature and can also be the territory of great pathos. At its worst, the inability to find balance can lead to addictions, disease, homelessness, crime, prison, and suicide. Not pretty.

But, at its best, balanced living represents the life of Christ downloaded into human vessels. It is purposeful, transcendent, generous, even sacrificial, and yet is marked by the “easy yoke” and “light burden” so characteristic of following Him.

The Springs of Life

As a pastor, consultant, and writer, I have been observing this process for many years. In fact, I’ve had a ringside seat at the great human drama of how people fill, balance and sometimes abuse or abort their various roles in life.

I agree with author Alan Jones, who once wrote, “A human being is by definition a longing for God.”

Alan Jones, Passion for Pilgrimage: Notes for the Journey Home (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1989). p 43.

We are all born with a capacity and a yearning for God. When we try to exist without the living Word of God, we’re like a computer without software: worthless.

Maybe that’s why the Bible says this about our relationship with God:

“My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil” (Proverbs 4:20-27 NIV).

If we are to live a balanced life (not “swerving to the right or the left”), then we must be filled up with God. Because He is our Creator, His Word will literally be “life and health” to us.

But, regardless of which “software” we buy for our life, it is all installed through the same “D drive.” Everything enters through our “heart” (not the physical organ in our chest, but the spiritual core of our life). That is the key to, both, transformation and corruption. The Word of God, or the Word of corruption, enters through the heart and begins to take over our life. Then our life changes—for good or for bad.

So the secret to a balanced life is to “guard your heart.” We should post sentries at the gates of our heart so as to only permit entrance to words, or “programs,” which will lead to life and health. All of life will flow from what enters those portals.

Now, you may be wondering, what does all this have to do with anger?

Simply this: anger is one of the main “dashboard” lights in life. When we become angry (or encounter it in others), it tells us that someone’s life is out of balance. When that light starts flashing, wise people know to pull off the road and give attention to what is going on “under the hood.”

In the series of articles to follow, we are going to consider a phenomenon which has turned into a cultural crisis of anger. As you read, you just might pick up some clues on how to be a positive and redemptive influence in the midst of it.

To read more in this series, go to:  http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/changing_an_angry_spirit/when_your_anger_gets_the_best_of_you.aspx

Maybe that’ll work if you need to shed a few pounds or tile the bathroom floor. But when it comes to something as important as fixing your marriage, you can’t afford to rely on your own genius or somebody else’s well-meaning advice. To do so takes the focus completely away from the only One who has the ability to make your relationship as husband and wife all you’ve ever wanted it to be – a dream marriage come true!

That special someone is the Lord God Almighty, your loving Creator. As a Christian, you have access to all His incomparable knowledge. How? Through prayer and from the Bible, His holy Word.

Perhaps you’re thinking, “Okay, Randy…I understand that. God has the answers. But we’ve been struggling in our marriage with this issue for a long time. What’s wrong with getting some good counsel?”

Nothing…necessarily. Christian counselors have a lot to offer. But I simply want to encourage you today to not sell God short. I’m convinced that His Word contains the principles and, in many cases, the specific direction to address your specific marital problem. You just have to dig for it! When you combine that with heartfelt conversation with God in prayer, and an ear attuned to the Holy Spirit’s direction (your Heavenly “counselor,” John 14:26) – no man’s knowledge, no matter how extensive, can compare.

Psalm 119:99-100 says, “I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.”

The prophet Jeremiah wrote these piercing words: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depend on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord. He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him” (Jeremiah 7:5-7).

“For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom,” Paul states in 1 Corinthians 1:25. He goes on to make an incredible statement in the close of the next chapter: “But we have the mind of Christ.”

Do me a favor. This week, set aside time together with your spouse to search God’s Word. Read and discuss the Bible’s familiar passages on marriage (Ephesians 5:22-6:9 and Colossians 3:18-4:1 are great starting points). Then look up verses pertaining to the difficulty in your marriage. For example, if it’s anger, do a word search on “anger,” and see what you find. Then pray together and intercede separately for your need.

Today you’ve learned that the only dependable source of help and hope for your marriage is God. Our self-help culture and man’s wisdom can only go so far. It has some major limitations. And your marriage to too precious to fool around with anything else!

From: theintentionallife.com

God wants you to be sure. The Bible says, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13).

Another question to consider is: Suppose you were standing before God right now and He asked you, “Why should I let you into My heaven?” What do you think you would say?

You may not know what you would say, But…

You can know, because God loves you and has a purpose for your life.

The Bible states it this way, “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16)

GOD’S PURPOSE IS THAT WE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.
We receive eternal life as a free gift. “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23)

We can live a full and meaningful life right now. “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

We will spend eternity with Jesus in heaven. “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (John 14:3)

Eternal life gives meaning to life.
Yet….
Our sinful nature keeps us from fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. Thus…

OUR NEED IS TO UNDERSTAND OUR PROBLEM.
We are all sinners by nature and by choice. “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).

We cannot save ourselves. “not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:9).

We deserve death and hell. “The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

It is true that:
God is holy and just and must punish sin, yet He loves us and has provided forgiveness for our sin. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).

The good news is that God has provided for the forgiveness of our sins.

GOD’S PROVISION IS JESUS CHRIST
Jesus is God and became man. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:1,14).

Jesus died for us on the cross. “Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18).

Jesus was resurrected from the dead. “(Jesus) was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification” (Romans 4:25).

That is good news… but the only way Jesus can affect our lives is for us to receive Him. The Bible says,” as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name” (John 1:12)

The choice is ours, Thus…

OUR RESPONSE IS TO RECEIVE JESUS
We must repent of our sin. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out” (Acts 3:19). Repentance is not just feeling sorry for our sin.
“Repent and turn to God, and do works [which give evidence of] repentance” (Acts 26:20).

Repentance is turning to god through Jesus and away from our sin. It’s like making a U-turn.

As we turn…

We must place our faith in Jesus. “By grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8).

Faith is trusting in Jesus.

It’s like taking a trip on an airplane. You will never make the trip until you trust the plane enough to board it.

To trust in Jesus means…

We must surrender to Jesus as Lord. “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For…with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:9-10).

Surrendering to Jesus as Lord is not just saying we give our lives to Jesus. “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father, which is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21).

Surrendering to Jesus as Lord means giving Jesus control of our lives. That is, we must give all we know of ourselves to all we know of God.

To give Jesus control of our lives is like driving down the highway with another person. As long as you are driving, you are in control. If you realize you don’t know the way, but the other person does, you might say, “You take the wheel and drive.” Then the other person is in control and the two of you take the route he or she chooses.

As evidence of giving Jesus control, you will want to identify with Him. The New Testament way of identification is to confess Jesus publicly (Matthew 10:32-33> and to follow Him in baptism and church membership (Acts 2:41).

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
1. Does what you have been reading make sense to you?
2. Is there any reason you would not be willing to receive God’s gift of eternal life?
3. Are you willing to turn from your sin and place your faith in Jesus right now?

The Bible says, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13).

You need to ask the Lord Jesus to save you.

Read this prayer and see if it says what you want to say to God:

Dear God, I know that Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on the cross and was raised from the dead. I know I have sinned and need forgiveness. I am willing to turn from my sins and receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Call on the Lord in repentance, faith, and surrender, using these or similar words of your own; and Jesus will become your Savior and Lord.

Welcome to the family of God. If you sincerely prayed this prayer, you have just made the most important decision of your life. You can be sure you are saved and have eternal life.

YOUR ASSURANCE…
You know you have eternal life because:

God keeps His promises.
You repented of your sin (Acts 3:19).
You placed your faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:8-9).
You surrendered to Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9-10)

God heard your prayer. “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13).

God recorded your commitment. “rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:20).

YOU NEED TO GROW AS A CHRISTIAN
The Bible calls new Christians “babes in Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:1). Without certain essentials, babies will not develop normally.

The church is to a new Christian what the home and family are to a baby. You identify with your new family by confessing Jesus publicly and by experiencing believer’s baptism. “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added about three thousand souls” (Acts 2:41).

Attend church Sunday and share with the pastor that you want to be baptized and become a member of the church.

Praying is to spiritual life what breathing is to physical life.

Breathing must be regular and continuous. The Bible says, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Learn to be specific in your praying. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

God’s Word is to a new Christian what good food is to a baby.

Good food is a daily requirement for proper growth. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow” (1 Peter 2:2).

My best time for daily prayer and Bible reading is __________________

Learning to witness is to a Christian what learning to talk is to a baby. Christ commands us to share the good news with others “Ye shall be witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

God’s Word says, “My grace is sufficient for you.” That means He will never lead you anyplace where His grace will not sustain you. He’ll never place more on you than He’ll give you grace to bear.

When the path in front of you seems endless, remember, the day is coming when all suffering will be over. When you stand before Him, the tears and sorrows of a lifetime will seem as nothing compared with His glory. That’s when you’ll say, “His amazing grace has brought me safely home.”

Jesus loves you so much, and when you fully realize all the love that He has extended to you.when you know that no matter what you do or what you go through, that He is there with you, then you will have the courage, strength, and love to do everything He speaks to your heart.  His love makes all the difference for you know you are accepted in all things, in all ways.  He will never forsake you. You are never alone.

Love is an excellent thing and a very great blessing, indeed.  It makes every difficulty easy.  It bears a burden without being weighed, and renders sweet all that is bitter.  Love knows no limits, feels no burden, thinks nothing of troubles, attempts more than it is able, because it believes that it may and can do all things; for this reason it is able to do all, performing much where he who does not love fails and falls.  Love is watchful.  Sleeping, it does not slumber.  Like a living flame, a burning torch, it tends upward and passes unharmed through every obstacle. 

Whatever faults may be committed, big or small, whatever clouds may pile up on the horizon, dark and threatening, love will overcome all (I Corinthians 13:4-8).  With His love holding you, you can overcome everything that comes against you, your loved ones and God’s Kingdom.  His love will guide you and show you all that needs to be done and it will give you the strength to do it.

Motivated by faith Moses left Egypt behind him, being unawed and undismayed by the wrath of the king; for he never flinched but held staunchly to his purpose and endured steadfastly as one who gazed on Him Who is invisible (Hebrews 11:27).  You must do the same.  Look to the Lord.your Savior, your best Friend, your Lover, and your God.  He has plans that He has made especially for you.  Listen and He will show you.

And, just like Moses, you must strip off and throw aside every unnecessary weight, and that sin which so readily clings to and entangles you, and run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before you (Hebrews 12:1).  Stay steadfast looking away from all that will distract to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of your faith and is also its Finisher.  He, for the joy of obtaining the prize that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.  Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary, lose heart and faint in your mind (Hebrews 12:1-3).  The Holy Spirit Who is in Him lives in you.  And this same Spirit will help you make it through everything that comes your way.  You are an overcomer!

Not in your own strength, for it is God Who is effectively at work in you energizing and creating in you the power and desires, both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight (Philippians 2:13).  The Lord is even now creating in you a new heart that follows after Him (Psalm 63:8).

Follow hard after Him, do not look to the right or the left, but keep your eyes looking straight toward Him Who loves you with a mighty love.  He will show you the path of life; in His Presence is fullness of joy, at His right hand there are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11). 

He desires to give you an ornament of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a heavy, burdened and failing spirit – that you may be called an oak of righteousness (Isaiah 61:3).  The Lord desires you to show His beauty to the world.  He wants you to be full of joy.  And, He longs for your praises.  Just as you like to hear others speak good about you; so does the Lord.  And, He will come when you talk about Him.  When you praise Him, He will even do more for you.  For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him (II Chronicles 16:9).

         When you declare His glory and His wonders, when you tell others about His goodness, love, and sacrifice, He will come in the midst of you and will show His glory.  So, enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with Praise (Psalm 100:4)!  For God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).

Whoever is blameless and wholehearted in their ways is the Lord’s delight (Proverbs 11:20).  And, when the Lord delights in you, He will bring you into the land and give it to you, a land flowing with milk and honey (Numbers 14:8).  He is bringing you into a large place.  He has delivered you because He delighted in you (II Samuel 22:20).  How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news and peace and salvation (Isaiah 52:7). Declare His praises, and be beautiful in His sight!