I think that I have often been told to distinguish between a 'need' and a 'want' when asking for things from God. I have come to the conclusion that there is no difference between being in 'need' and being in 'want'. We are not called to sort our prayer requests into 'acceptable' and 'unacceptable' before placing them. You are acceptable to God and He wants to provide for you. That is enough.

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:...
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Obedience means doing what you're told. That doesn't sound very fun, or exciting, or original. But obedience has its place. Being obedient means you don't get into trouble. It gives you a measure of protection. That's why we obey right? To avoid punishment.

Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice." Luke 11:28.

God blesses those who obey Him. They don't just avoid trouble, God actively blesses them. Why? Because God loves obedience; true he...
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Exposure. What does that word make you think of? Does it make you feel fearful or relieved? Is exposure always a good thing?

Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Matthew 10:26.

Our God is the God of exposure. Because of who He is, it is impossible for anything to be hidden from Him. He created everything so everything is know by Him. This is a good thing because God is perfectly good.

Do not fear exposure before Go...
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There is something about singing that frees the soul. Singing encourages and strengthens the body. People in oppression sing. It creates community, it communicates. It expresses emotions as well as words. Through a song we can express our whole self. Music is from God.

The last song in the book of Psalms - Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6.

Don't forget to praise Him. He is always worthy. His eyes are upon you and He sees your pain and your fears, your...

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