Drawing near to Jesus

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of Your works. Psalm 73:28

Being close to the Lord is good. When you purpose in your heart to draw near to Jesus, that is a place you can proclaim His greatness with authenticity. In God, you are his beloved, precious child and friend. What is something you could do today to bless your relationship with Jesus?

Praise you Jesus for the blessing of knowing you.

Bless the Lord

Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits Psalm 103:2

It’s easy to forget all the blessings that happen day to day. Praise can help us remember all the blessings in Christ Jesus. Praise Jesus! When you give thanks, you become filled with gratitude for everything Jesus has done and expectant of everything possible in Christ.

Bless you Lord. Thanks for all the blessings in you Jesus.

Worshipping Jesus

God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24

Wholehearted praise and worship reaches the heart of God. There’s something fresh about singing spontaneously to the Lord. We can’t hear the angels singing in heaven, yet if we could, we would never cease to join in worship with heaven.

Praise Jesus! Thanks Lord for who you are.

Lovingkindness

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. John 13:34

Jesus was the greatest example of love. In the same way, it is our privilege to love one another. The same Jesus who spoke to the disciples, helps us today, in loving one another.

Thanks Jesus for the blessing of lovingkindness.

Love of God

I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38,39.

Praise God for Jesus’ love. There is something very good about knowing you are the beloved of God. When you read the Word and spend time with Jesus, can you hear the whisper of the love of God. He communicates his love in the Word, like lettered love to us.

Thanks Lord Jesus, very grateful for your love and fellowship.

Help of the Holy Spirit

Enlarge the place of your tent; Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, spare not, Lengthen your cords and strengthen your pegs. Isaiah 54:2

Because of the Holy Spirit in your life, you have the capacity for more. What you do today can make a real difference. The Lord is with you. We have the help of the Holy Spirit. How can you build your capacity in the Lord today?

Thanks Jesus for every day, that you are closer than I know.

Hearing the Word

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

Praise God for the word of God. When you hear the Word, that’s life changing. Even sharper than a sword, the Bible helps us grow and encourages us in our faith. It’s almost like the Bible reads you. What a blessing to be able to read the word.

Thanks Jesus for the Word of God.

Genuine faith

They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42

Having a mindset to grow is one of the most exciting things about being a believer. When you have a passion for God, that changes everything. Fellowship is very healthy and sparks revival. God can tell you have genuine faith in Him. Being a part of community, learning from our leaders, breaking bread and prayer are keys to renewal.

Thanks Jesus, help grow my passion for you today, amen.

Jesus’ grace

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1

Ever grateful for the grace that is in Christ Jesus. If we lived under the law we could never attain to the standard God sets. God loves us where we are at, and grows in us the fruit of repentance. Thank God for His grace.

Thankyou Jesus, I can live well in your grace.

Precious to God

I sought the Lord, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4

The Lord rescues, delivers and saves. God is able to take what you bring him in prayer and answer you. Those moments you spend in prayer as never wasted. Precious to God, every time you step up in Him to pray, Jesus delights in you.

Praise you Lord, you are my deliverer.

New strength

The strength of those who wait with hope in the LORD will be renewed. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won't become weary. They will walk and won't grow tired. Isaiah 40:31

Waiting on the Lord causes your strength to be renewed. You can have new energy in Christ. Have you seen the way eagles soar effortlessly? Have hope as you wait apon Jesus. The Holy Spirit gives us new strength.

Thanks Jesus for your impartation of strength as I wait apon you.

Respect of the Lord

In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge. Proverbs 14:26

Respect of the Lord gives you confidence. We can spend our lives living in awe and wonder of God. Keeping close to Jesus is the place of strong confidence. Your children will have security also.

Thanks Jesus that I can live in awe of you.

Jesus’ praise

Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of the godly ones. Psalm 149:1

Lifting up praise to Jesus is something that can be a constant in our lives. When you sing a new song to the Lord, what a blessing to His heart. Altogether singing praise in a congregation, there’s a corporate anointing that encourages.

Praise you Jesus. Thanks for who you are.

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who lives from everlasting to everlasting! And all the people shouted “Amen!” and praised the Lord. 1 Chronicles 16:36

We can edify each other in praising the Lord. Praise Jesus who is forever. How can you praise the Lord today? Praise him for who he is. Praise Jesus as creator. Praise God for being Lord! God is alive from everlasting to everlasting. That is beyond comprehension.

Praise you Jesus. You are the God of Israel. The Lord who lives forever.

The Lord keeps you

A bruised reed shall he not break, and a smoking flax shall he not quench. Isaiah 42:3

When you feel at your weakest, the Lord keeps you. Putting your hope in God is real comfort. He is our healer and deliverer. God is the keeper of lives and is compassionate. What better than align one’s life to Jesus.

Jesus, thanks for your love and comfort.

Expectation

I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. Psalm 130:5

What is your expectation in the Lord today? You can hope in His word. Waiting in the Lord’s presence is the place of miracles. Finding hope in the Word can lift your day.

Thanks Jesus, I wait apon you. In you, I hope.

Give thanks

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Psalm 118:1

There are many reasons to give thanks to Jesus, uncountable reasons! The Lord is good, with lovingkindness that is forever. Praise Jesus for His goodness! As you go about your day, know that God loves you, He has great purpose for you, in praising His name.

Thanks Jesus for your goodness and lovingkindness.

Preaching the gospel

Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15

The gospel preached brings opportunities for people to meet Jesus. We can always be ready to share the good news. We go through different times in life. Sometimes, even in the valley, there you can share with people that God is with you even there.

Thank you Lord for the opportunity to share the gospel with people.

Jesus cares

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

Anytime you need, God will be there. Jesus cares for every one of us. Instead of bearing the burdens yourself, giving your cares to God, lightens the load we are carrying. Is there something you could give to God today? Praise Jesus for his lovingkindness.

Thanks Jesus for being there and caring.

Praise God

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1

Remembering Jesus is what praise does. As we bless the Lord, God is magnified. Is there a praise song that has been an encouragement to you? Praising the Lord is a believer’s joyful privilege.

Thanks Jesus, every day I want to praise you.