“Tried and Proven.”
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. (Psalm 37:23)
His presence in my life will never diminish
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5 KJV)
We are unable to fully understand the greatness of God
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. (Psalm 145:3 ESV)
True thanksgiving, however, is…
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am in, therewith to be content. (Philippians 4:11 KJV)
You have to quote the terms of the contract
Judge not, that you be not judged. (Matthew 7:1ESV)
There are many “destinations”
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 ESV)
Think about all your blessings
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. (Psalm 62:5 ESV)
Even if you feel like…
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:1, 4 ESV)
Let’s eagerly embrace
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. (Psalm 139:14, ESV)
A sense of inspiration
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.. (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV)
Take a few…
The heavens declare the glory of God,” the psalmist wrote. “The skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. (Psalm 19:1–2 NIV)
I’ve been watching you
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42:5NIV)
Thank you for…
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. (Psalm 116:17 ESV)
Seek the Lord
Ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)
In Spirit and Truth
The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. (John 4:23)
Praising Him
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV)
Trust God
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8–9)
Spiritual discipline
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. (Psalm 86:12 NIV)