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Notebook Praises 4 What is Truth?

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Today definitions are changed. But God?

The God of the Bible is . . . who He says He is.

There’s no shadow of turning with Him, (James 1:17). Not ever.

God is patient. Kind. Most people think this about God, but are we hungry to know Him?

Familiar words often become blurred, but to chew on the Bible’s account of God’s nature brings a prick to every heart:

God’s love doesn’t envy.

God’s love doesn’t boast. He’s not proud. 

God doesn’t dishonor others.

God’s not selfish. He’s not easily angered.

God does not keep a record of wrongs.

God takes delight in truth, not evil.

God always protects. God always trusts. God always hopes.

God perseveres through everything.

God’s love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13.)

“God is love” 1 John 4:8.

Do we (really) want love?

We must seek the true and living God!

“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth” John 17:17.

We’ve got a choice to make. To believe or not to believe the Holy Bible proclaimed to be the truth of God.

And who’s Jesus?

From Genesis to Revelation, God speaks a Scarlet thread to tie and hold each Book together.

To open the Bible is to hear God’s heart. His story. His plan. His promises. Everything about life for humankind is written.

What happens when the Book is closed? We can see this, today the truth is what you make it. But is this true?

We believe many things. The human mind, heart, emotion is expressed in words—communication. Words have power.

We follow words . . .

how can we hear the true voice of God?

Faith. ” . . . faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” Romans 10:17.

The testimony of every believer in God is summed up in the first four verses of the Bible. I’ll share an example with my testimony:

God created me. Then my life was dark and empty, (because of sin). “And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters,” (Genesis 1:3). (My body consists of 73% water. My interpretation.)

The Spirit of God was patient to wait as His presence remained and . . .

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light” Genesis 1:4.

Many testimonies speak of chaotic beginnings, brokenness, darkness, emptiness, pain, and hurt. Then, . . . the Rescuer came.

Chaos turned to light. Old became new.

Do believers have perfect lives after Christ? No way, but directed by the Spirit of God, the Word of God, the Father of Light who delights in His children—yes! Perfectly covered by His blood. Renewed in His love.

Jesus:

“He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God” Revelation 19:13.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men” John 1:1-4.

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” John 14:6.

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” Revelation 1:1,3.

Truth? Jesus said, “I Am.”

Let the little children sing about “All Things New:”

P.S. Please spend some time talking with the Lord today. This day, may you ask Him in your life and say, “I’ve made Him mine!”

Let's be gloriously changed – Let's choose to Praise

Let’s make the choice now, no matter the story. No matter the pains, the loss, the new worries.  To start the day with God and giving thanks is fine, but to end it in praise is victory, power, and brings a sound mind.
We be changed through the praise. God draws ever near, as we draw near to Him. Let our voices (aloud) ring clear.
“You are the LORD God Almighty. You are worthy. You are worthy. You are worthy to be praised.
You are Elohim, strong Creator of all the natural beauty we see.
We worship You God. Jehovah, I AM, (YHWH) self-existent, un-change-ing.
The Most High God, El-Elyon is worthy of our praise. There is none like You. Too much, too high, to great for our minds to comprehend and know.
But the Bible tells us, You loves us so.
We worship You Lord, for You alone are worthy. “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”(1) Worthy and  powerful – O so wonderful is Your Name.
We choose to think on things that are noble, right, and true, and altogether lovely. Yes, I choose to worship You:
Father, Son, You are Savior. We worship You Lord, You are Beginning and the End, the Lamb of God, and Friend.
We worship You Lord, for You alone are worthy. You are Eternal and Guide, You are King of all kings. You are Shelter. You are Judge. You are for us,  Cleansing.
You are Powerful, Faithful, Sustainer and Prince.
Majestic and Tower and Everlasting.
There is none like You God. You alone are worthy. I worship Your name, may nothing else take Your place.
You are Wisdom, Faithful, Merciful, Glorious.
You are Peace, Counselor, Healer, and Guard.
You are my Shepherd.
My Deliverer.
My Comforter.
Lord, You are my Hope.
You are my Joy. 
F-o-r-e-v-e-r, You are my Love.
You, God are gloriously magnificent.
You, “so loved the world,” (2) that Your Son You have sent.
I lift up Your name and proclaim with my voice  – “You, Lord God Almighty, are my Lord. You are my heart.”
I love You Lord Jesus, that You first loved me. Forgive me when I forget all that You are, all You did, and do:
Jehovah-Roi, the God who sees me. Jehovah-Shamma, Who promises to be there. Jehovah-Jirah, the LORD will provide.
O God, be my Adonai. My Lord, and Master, that I serve You -always.
I worship You Jesus. You have given me life. Today, this moment … for the rest of my life.
Amen. Amen. Let all the children say again,  “Amen.”
Praise goes before the battle and fight. Victory is won when I see God in all His might. Lead me Good Shepherd, as a sheep I often forget, to speak these words aloud and be transformed again, and … again.
(1) Proverbs 18:10, NIV.
(2) John 3:16.