Faith Assembly of Lacey has annual themes. Last year their theme was:
2009: YEAR OF imPOSSIBILITIES:
God intervening to make the impossible possible by HIS power!
The im was crossed out – by a cross – symbolic of the reality that it is only through the sacrifice represented by the cross of Christ that the impossible can become possible.
This theme for this year is:
2010: YEAR OF COMMITMENT:
It comes with a reminder that who we are is the sum-total of our commitments, and that first and foremost we need to have a full and complete commitment to serve and honor God.
I’ve never attended a church that had themes – or a motto – but they are good. They provide focus. There is no wandering blindly wondering. It is faithfulness with intention and direction. And, God is honored in the process. That’s the key.
Yesterday I was sitting in a medical facility waiting room, waiting for someone who was having a procedure done, and I had the joy of talking with a pretty amazing lady who was seated a few chairs away from me. Our conversation covered a lot of territory, but it reminded me that God is the God of fortuitous circumstances. Sometimes we also refer to those as Divine encounters – but generally in retrospect if we see something good that came from the conversation.
I already know there was something good. I met an amazing woman who has very good intentions toward her employees, and does something about it - even to the point of paying them while they do their homework if needed so they can succeed in school. Her work ethic puts people first. Her stated goals for her employees includes what is good for them - even over what might be good for her - and in the process, what is good for them turns out to be good for her, too.... I hope it is not our last encounter.
When we walk intentionally in our relationship with the Lord, good is His goal.
Today I have a lot of housework to do – so can’t sit in my office and write – though I’d prefer doing that. So – I am going to share my Prayer List Praise – a list I started in February 2008. Just pure simple praise of the Lord. Every time I pray through this list, He is elevated, lifted up. It is absolutely true that He inhabits the praises of His people.
*You instruct me to COME…into your courts with PRAISE! Psalm 100:4
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
PRAYERS OF ADORATION: (affirmations growing since Feb 1, 2008)
LORD, Praise your Holy name!
You are beautiful!
You are brilliant!
You are LIGHT!
You are pure!
You alone are perfect!
You are magnificent. And your creation is magnificent. The works of your hands are absolutely amazing, from the tiniest perfect little blossom, to the grandest, most expansive panoramic landscape.
You are sovereign. You are above all, before all, beyond all.
You are TRUTH. Absolute Truth.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!
You are holy. Holy by your standard, holy beyond my grasp to comprehend.
You are wonderful. Your wonder is displayed all around me.
You are all-powerful. Omnipotent. You can do anything.
You are all-knowing. Omniscient. Nothing escapes you.
You are all-seeing. Nothing is hidden from you.
You are El Roi, the ‘God-who-sees-me.’
You are everywhere. You are Omnipresent.
You are loving. Even your judgment is loving and comes from a heart of love. It is love-by-your-standard.
You are just. Your love extends to incorporate and include justice.
You are merciful. Your Amazing Love includes justice and incorporates mercy.
You are compassionate. You extend mercy far beyond my comprehension.
You are good. By definition there is no one good but you. You are the litmus test.
You are kind. LORD, you reveal your kindness in your Son – in your incarnation
You are awesome. There is none like you.
You are wise. So far beyond any wisdom man can attain – incomprehensible
You are strong. You alone are my strength.
You are The Almighty – Creator and Sustainer of life and all that supports life.
You are patient and longsuffering (but your spirit will not always strive with men.)
You are faithful.
You keep your word. Yet on many occasions you have mercifully swerved from meting out the destruction that you have forewarned.
You are near. You stand at the door and knock desiring for believers to open the door to embrace a consistent, intimate relationship with you. Rev 3:20
You are the Creator of the universe and all natural wonders in it. Gen 1:1; John 1:1
You are relational. You yearn for intimate relationships with people – with me.
You are the one and only Savior. You, as God incarnate, came to redeem.
You, through the Holy Spirit, are Nurturer, Comforter, Consoler, Counselor.
You are the source of all the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience (long-suffering), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
You give good gifts to your people – gifts that allow them to share in you by reflecting your love to others.
You are near.
You care! You are amazing, GOD – and because of who you are, it is amazing that you are mindful of man!
You are Jehovah Jireh, my provider. Your grace is sufficient.
You are sufficient.
You are my greatest treasure: in you I live and move and have my being
YOU ARE MY HIDING PLACE!
Songs of praise leap to mind - - I'll sing them while I clean!
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