Interesting Green: Reflection - Paul Van Gorder

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 31, "The Power Of Praise", Page 37.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author

PHOTO: The Lord has anointed me . . . to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning. - Isaiah 61:1, 3
Read: Isaiah 61:1-3

Praise is powerful! When Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne was troubled with a coldness of heart toward the things of the Lord, he would sing the praise of God until he felt revived in his spirit. Those in his household were often able to tell what hour he awoke because he began the day with a psalm of praise.

One day, while he was trying to prepare his heart for preaching, he wrote in his journal: "Is it the desire of my heart to be made altogether holy? . . . Lord, You know all things . . . I've felt so much deadness and grief that I cannot grieve for this deadness. Toward evening I revived. Got a calm spirit through [singing psalms] and prayer." McCheyne had been uplifted by praising God.

Perhaps you feel as if you are mired (sinked) in what English writer and preacher John Bunyan called the "slough of despond." (a state of extreme depression). Lift a song of praise to the Lord. The psalmist said, "I will sing of the Lord's great love forever" (Psalm 89:1). When we do that, the praise will flow not only from our lips but also from our heart. The Lord delights to give "the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." (Isaiah 61:3).

Yes, "how good it is to sing praises to our God" - at all times (Psalm 147:1).

If you find yourself wearing a spirit of heaviness, try on a garment of praise.
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The Lord has anointed me . . . to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning. - Isaiah 61:1, 3
Read: Isaiah 61:1-3

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Praise is powerful! When Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne was troubled with a coldness of heart toward the things of the Lord, he would sing the praise of God until he felt revived in his spirit. Those in his household were often able to tell what hour he awoke because he began the day with a psalm of praise.

Praise is powerful! When Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne was troubled with a coldness of heart toward the things of the Lord, he would sing the praise of God until he felt revived in his spirit.

PHOTO: Praise is powerful! When Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne was troubled with a coldness of heart toward the things of the Lord, he would sing the praise of God until he felt revived in his spirit. Those in his household were often able to tell what hour he awoke because he began the day with a psalm of praise.
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One day, while he was trying to prepare his heart for preaching, he wrote in his journal: "Is it the desire of my heart to be made altogether holy? . . . Lord, You know all things . . . I've felt so much deadness and grief that I cannot grieve for this deadness. Toward evening I revived. Got a calm spirit through [singing psalms] and prayer." McCheyne had been uplifted by praising God.

PHOTO: One day, while he was trying to prepare his heart for preaching, he wrote in his journal: "Is it the desire of my heart to be made altogether holy? . . . Lord, You know all things . . . I've felt so much deadness and grief that I cannot grieve for this deadness. Toward evening I revived. Got a calm spirit through [singing psalms] and prayer." McCheyne had been uplifted by praising God.
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Perhaps you feel as if you are mired (sinked) in what English writer and preacher John Bunyan called the "slough of despond." (a state of extreme depression). Lift a song of praise to the Lord. The psalmist said, "I will sing of the Lord's great love forever" (Psalm 89:1). When we do that, the praise will flow not only from our lips but also from our heart. The Lord delights to give "the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." (Isaiah 61:3).

Perhaps you feel as if you are mired (sinked) in what English writer and preacher John Bunyan called the 'slough of despond.' (a state of extreme depression).

PHOTO: Perhaps you feel as if you are mired (sinked) in what English writer and preacher John Bunyan called the "slough of despond." (a state of extreme depression). Lift a song of praise to the Lord. The psalmist said, "I will sing of the Lord's great love forever" (Psalm 89:1). When we do that, the praise will flow not only from our lips but also from our heart. The Lord delights to give "the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." (Isaiah 61:3).
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Yes, "how good it is to sing praises to our God" - at all times (Psalm 147:1).

PHOTO: Yes, "how good it is to sing praises to our God" - at all times (Psalm 147:1).
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If you find yourself wearing a spirit of heaviness, try on a garment of praise.

PHOTO: If you find yourself wearing a spirit of heaviness, try on a garment of praise.
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Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To His feet your tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praise sing. - Lyte
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Reflection - Paul Van Gorder - The Power Of Praise
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 31, "The Power Of Praise", Page 37.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author

Other Books (Links)

"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html

"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html

"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

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https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html

"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon

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"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon

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https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part.html

Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part_9.html

"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper

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"He Walks with Me - Devotions for Your Caregiving Journey with God", © 2018 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Shelly Beach

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Reference

Links

Other Books (Links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/reflection-books-links.html

Isaiah 61:1, 3 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+Isaiah+61%3A1%2C+3&version=NIV

Isaiah 61:1-3 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+Isaiah+61%3A1-3&version=NIV

Isaiah 61:3 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+Isaiah+61%3A3&version=NIV

Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV

Psalm 89:1 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+89%3A1&version=NIV

Psalm 147:1 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+147%3A1&version=NIV