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Monday, February 09, 2009

Love the LORD (Psalm 31 - Part 3 of 3)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Exodus 29:1-30:10 ~ Matthew 26:14-46 ~ Psalm 31:19-24 ~ Proverbs 8:14-26

Psalm 31:19-24 portrays the climactic ending we all hope for when we are suffering - that God hears us, rescues us, and brings justice to our cause. Be encouraged by these words...
23 Love the LORD, all his saints!
The LORD preserves the faithful,
but the proud he pays back in full.

24 Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.

Psalm 31:23-24 (NIV)

The final words of instruction from this psalm cannot be overstated, "Love the LORD...Be strong and take heart!"

Today, as an act of worship, put this words in practice by giving yourself a love litmus test. Ask yourself, "Do I really love God? Do I REALLY love God? Do I really LOVE God? Do I really love GOD?" Emphasis each word individually and then ask yourself this follow up question, "If I REALLY loved God the way I think I do, what needs to change in my life?

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