Morning Psalm and Prayer

Earthly Kings rise to fame but eventually their mortality its toll. But the King of Heaven, the King of King, endures forever. He reigns and someday will reign on His throne in Zion. Praise His name - the one who is the same yesterday, today and forever!

Who you choose as friends matters. What you associate with matters. What we listen to shapes you. Do an inventory of your friendship circle from time to time. Maybe it's time to move on from some and add some others. God has given us a congregation of fellow believers. Find your people there.

Psalm 100 -- a famous and often quoted psalm. We are blessed by these inspired words. We are God's people. We come before Him with joyful song. We use the two keys to open the doors to His presence - the key of thanksgiving gets us through the gates and then the key of praise takes us into His enter courts.

The Lord your God Reigns over the entire earth. He is mighty. And He is Holy! Lord today we submit the exalted King of Kings. He rules over nations and also in the hearts of His followers.

Song has always been part of the Christian faith. Many of the Psalms are indicated as songs. Throughout the Bible there are the lyrics of songs prompted by your Holy Spirit. When we come into saving faith, we too want to sing for joy to the loving God of our Salvation - the one True God - the God of the Holy Bible.

Righteousness and Justice are the foundation of God's throne. There is none like Him. He has no rival. All adversaries in the heavens and on earth melt before your presence. Yet He loves and shelters His people. Be glad! Rejoice! Love God and Hate Evil!

The Lord loves you and fills you with joy. He puts a new song in your heart. The Lord our God is great and greatly to be praised! Boast in the Lord today and declare His name!

The Lord is our God ... the Great King and Shepherd! This Psalm reminds us to sing, to shout, to rejoice in the victory that Jesus won for us. Here the Psalmist reveals a key to God's presence. Listen closely for it. And help us listen closely for the voice of God because He is still speaking today!

The Lord is ever present. He sees. He hears. He is the rock of protection for His people. Fear not because of evil doers. The Lord notices and keeps a record. God will not abandon you. He is your refuge and hope!

The Lord our God reigns in majesty! He reigns from His eternal throne in heaven. He has established the earth, given us His testimonies and placed His people on solid ground. Bless the Lord today! Rejoice in your God!

The righteous will flourish like the palm tree! When you plant your life in the court of God, you will flourish! God's works will make you glad and put a song of joy in your heart!

You beloved of God live in the shelter of the Most High God! Ponder that! Be encouraged and assured. Psalm 91 is an important psalm for all followers of Jesus. It is an assurance of God's providential protection. Read it to make your spirit bold as you face spiritual or physical threats. Use it to minister to others who are stressed and anxious.

Life passes by quickly. The longer you live the faster it seems to pass. As followers of Jesus, we want to see your work in our generation -- as a testimony to the next generation. Grant us favor from on high. Establish every work that glorifies you and benefits others.

Our Lord is strong and mighty ... and He is also good! Justice and Righteousness are the foundation of God's throne. Be full of joy today as you walk in the love of God. His favor surrounds you. Walk in the light of His face!

Psalm 88 is unique among the psalms. This psalm is so unique that I say a word about this psalm before I pray. This psalm is dark and unresolved. What does that mean? Honestly, we tend to read our three or four favorite psalms and don't even know that a psalm like 88 exists. But God put it here for us to consider. Listen the psalm and my comment ... and the hopeful prayer!

God has one Holy City -- it goes by the names Zion and Jerusalem. It's located on God's Holy Mountain. But more important than names and geography is the fact that the Lord knows who belongs to that eternal city. There are those who trace their physical birth to Zion but believers in Jesus are spiritual residents of Zion! Citizens of Heaven and eventually residents of God's Holy City!

Our God is so magnificent that there are no works like Him... faithful, good and loving. Because He is so marvelous, how could we want to do anything to be singularly devoted to Him? Be blessed by this psalm - a prayer - for an undivided mind.

The Lord of your Salvation has forgiven you and now showers you with favor from on high - providing what is good. As you live out your faith in joy and freedom, God is glorified in the land. Walk in truth today and be blessed.

Nothing compares to the wonderful presence of God. Better a day in His presence than a thousand elsewhere. Make it an intention of your heart to spend time with God. He will take you from strength to strength!

For thousands of years the enemies of God have conspired to destroy Israel. But despite their clever schemes, God's hand of protection has preserved Isreal from destruction. Your hedge of protection now extends to your church. Thank you Lord that you are the Most High God over the whole earth!

This insightful psalm pulls back the curtain on the unseen world and God's organizational structure. Shockingly we read that those appointed to uphold justice, fairness and God's agenda have not done so. God pronounces judgment on them for their rebellion. What does it mean for you? It means that there are rebellious forces in the unseen realm -- but God remains all powerful and all good!

God has spoken -- in HIs Word and by His Spirit. The Bible tells the stories of those who chose to listen to you -- and those who did not. One experienced your presence and reward - others went their own way and fell away from God. God from Heaven says, "If you would only listen!"

Have you ever bargained with God? Have you ever been in a jam and told God that if He would answer that you would serve Him faithfully? There are times when it seems that God is dull of hearing and slow to act. But God is Sovereign and Faithful. Choose to serve God faithfully today and let Him decide when and how to respond to your prayer.

Consider the infinite love of God that He chose to rescue us and atone for our sins! Live today to make His name great! Keep the faith and share the faith!

Parents have such an awesome privilege and responsibility to pass along the faith to their children -- so that the next generation might have confidence in God!