"Praise the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song,
His praise in the assembly of the saints."
Psalm 149:1
Please join us in praying for Trey today (and everyday!) :)
- for continued strength and joy abounding in Trey!
- for a swift and uneventful week of chemo for Trey!
- for miraculous healing for Trey evident in his upcoming scans!
- for strength and wisdom for Jay and Rachel!
- for peace and comfort for Joe and Bella!
- for a song in YOUR heart!
Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: "Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever." As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.
--II Chronicles 20:21-23
From Joni and Friends...
People
facing fear have often resorted to song. But for God's people, it's not
any old song. When King Jehoshaphat was confronted by a great force of
allied armies, he had his people fast, pray, and then he assembled the
troops... placing the choir out in front of the army! As they
marched, the singers lifted up praise to the beauty of God's holiness.
And as they sang and praised the Lord, the opposition was thrown into
confusion.
Songs and hymns of praise clear the air like nothing else.
- If you're in any kind of spiritual conflict, the best defense is to sing. It's a way of resisting the devil.
- Singing is also the best offense. Songs of praise will confuse the enemy and send the devil's hoards hightailing.
- If you're in any kind of spiritual conflict, the best defense is to sing. It's a way of resisting the devil.
- Singing is also the best offense. Songs of praise will confuse the enemy and send the devil's hoards hightailing.
Victory
over the enemy can be yours for a song! Sing a hymn or a worship chorus
as you march into your day or wrap up your evening. And if you can't
sing, read one of David's praise psalms out loud. To begin and end the
day with God's praise will do much to chase away dark thoughts, and open
the door to peace.
Lord,
you are worthy of endless praise. Help me to make room in my thoughts
for the songs that declare your greatness and love before both men and
angels.
And so, on behalf of Trey:
"Praise the Lord.
And so, on behalf of Trey:
"Praise the Lord.
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise Him!"
Psalm 147:1
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