In Colossians 3:16-17 Paul saysLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly [..] And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. DWELLING IN THE WORD The first thing that Paul emphasizes is for us to “let the word of Christ dwell“ in us. The word “dwell” means to ‘live in’, or to ‘feel at home’.  Paul urges us to have such a relationship with God and be completely saturated by His word, that His word feels like home ...

In Psalm 34:1 David strongly reminds us the importance of living a life of continued praise to God. He starts the chapter by sayingI will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips If you looked at the hardships David went through, or even knew the context of this chapter alone, you would realize the importance behind why our praise to God should never be circumstantial or interrupted. Continuous praise is not only our source of deliverance and strength, but it’s also the very act that enables us to see the greatness, presence ...

And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. – 1 Samuel 2:1 At some point we have all been pushed, tried, and tested by individuals around us that have made it their mission to cause misery and pain in one way, or many. It’s no secret. The enemy will continue to work against you through anyone, and anything he can find available to use. But often times we place so much weight on what has happened ...

Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15:22 When we talk about the importance of developing this discipline of saying ‘Yes’ to God, we often associate it with God being demanding of us — as if He is some heartless being, calling all the shots, and leaving us with no choice.  Although He does have the power to call all the shots– the truth is, He is the furthest thing away from being forceful.While He is all ...