1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Thoughts:
I have always wanted to find delight in God's presence since the start of the Sabbath season, but haven't been completely successful. Perhaps I have been doing it by my own effort and failed as there is still struggle with my old self. Yesterday, at the prayer meeting, Pastor Khong shared that it is not by human resolution, but by God's love and mercy that we are able to find the joy in our hearts for him. This really caught my heart.
Application:
As I spent devotion time with God this morning, I could feel what Pastor Khong meant. Before I started, i felt really "sian" and restless, but as i worshipped him with songs, God supernaturally provided the joy in my heart.. Realizing that worship is so important, I'm going to start worshipping God till I catch the joy then proceed to prayer during quiet time in future. This is also where verses 1-3 stand true. As I sing songs of praise and joy, I'll recognize that he is my God and my shepherd.
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