December 28: “What God Enjoys”
Psalm 147:10-11 (NLT): “He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the LORD’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
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December 17: “The Scent of Your Prayers”
Revelation 8:3-4 (NLT): “Then another angel with a gold incense burner came and stood at the altar. And a great amount of incense was given to him to mix with the prayers of God’s people as an offering on the gold altar before the throne. The smoke of the incense, mixed with the prayers of God’s holy people, ascended up to God from the altar where the angel had poured them out.”
Read MoreDecember 15: “Bless and Be Blessed”
Psalm 134:1-3 (NLT): “Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve at night in the house of the LORD. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary, and praise the LORD. May the LORD, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Jerusalem.”
Read MoreNovember 2: “We Serve a Happy God”
Psalm 104:31 (NLT): “May the glory of the LORD continue forever! The LORD takes pleasure in all he has made!”
Read MoreOctober 15: “A Desire For Revival”
Psalm 85:6 (NLT): “Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?”
Read MoreSeptember 7: “Getting Our Joy Back”
Psalm 51:12 (NLT): “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.”
Read MoreAugust 13: “Praising God Is Natural for Those Who Know Him”
Psalm 33:1 (NLT): “Let the godly sing for joy to the LORD; it is fitting for the pure to praise him.”
Read MoreAugust 12: “The Happiness of a Clean Heart”
Psalm 32:11 (NLT): “So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!”
Read MoreAugust 9: “Getting My Joy Back”
Proverbs 21:2 (NLT): “People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.”
Read MoreJuly 12: “Increasing Our Happiness in the Lord”
1 Chronicles 13:8 (NLT): “David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments—lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.”
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