May 26, 2023
We are not joyful and full of thanksgiving because of our misdirected vision. We spend our days only looking at ourselves, or our tragically fallen world, or at others (constantly concerned about what they think of us.)
We must lift our eyes. The secret to joy is a continual gaze upon the Father, Son, and Spirit. We are to “set our mind,” Paul said, “on the things above, NOT on the things that are on the earth” (Colossians 3:1-3).
This was the secret to David’s joy. This is why David said in Psalm 145, “Every day I will bless you.” And notice, in this glorious Psalm, why David’s heart was so full of praise. As he focused his eyes above, he was overwhelmed that God was …
Read this litany of the Lord’s greatness over and over again if you desire your soul to be in its proper place. David recites just 25 of the glorious things He sees as he looks at God, but there are 10,000 more.
Now think carefully: How would you feel if this vision filled your mind each day? What would it do to your soul if a vision of God was your constant diet, not the trivia of human entertainment or the screens of social media?
Our lack of joy is not God’s problem; it is our misguided sight. Pause right now and look at Him! Pray Psalm 145 back to the Father, worshiping in wonder at the variegated nature of the One-who-loves-us-and-gave-His-Son-for-us.
How could you not bless the Lord every day and praise Him forever and ever?
May 14, 2025
How important is this "word of reconciliation" that has been entrusted to us? There simply is no greater, more important word. Every person around you and their eternal destiny depend upon receiving this word
May 08, 2025
All of us are dramatically shaped by how we view ourselves. Some have too low a perspective; some too high. To be imbalanced here is harmful in either direction.
May 06, 2025
We spend our lives trying to gain certain things and are full of joy when we get them. Our first car, our first job, our first home. Reputation, and prestige, and influence. The list is long. But is it possible to have all those things and not have the most important thing?
