September 18, 2025

No one should have to coax you into praising the Lord; it should be automatic because of your faith in Him. However, in case you get caught up in everyday life and need some encouragement, I’m here to remind you that giving honor to God by praising Him will make your days brighter and will help you make your way through this world better because you will have given God credit for everything. When you bless God with your words and your heart, He will give you increase. If you are struggling financially, bless God with your praises. If you feel hopeless and alone, dedicate your praises to God. In whatever situation you find yourself in, lift your voice to God and give him glory, because no matter what our problem is, He is worthy of all our praise. Don’t lose yourself in the madness of earthly turmoil; praise God in the valley and on the mountain top. He deserves all of your attention. Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah!  

He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. Psalms 115:13-15

September 17, 2025

Walking out of the grocery store with a bill under $100 is nearly impossible unless you’re only purchasing one item. I may be exaggerating a little, but you get the picture, you’re living it too. Why must we work so hard to eat? Why must we work so hard to live? Do you feel the pressure? Are you stressed about your situation? When you look at the Statue of Liberty, with his broken chain around his feet, does that symbolize freedom to you? I know what you’re thinking: ‘But the Statue of Liberty is a woman!’ Look again. Who is that? Who puts a heavy burden upon its people with taxes and hardships and calls it freedom? It’s the deceiver who is a slave master! When you look at our government, do you think they are actually representing us? No, they are not! If not us, then who? They are looking after their own interests and never give the people a second thought. You will break free when you stop believing everything you hear and look to God for the answers and for His help in your times of need. He is the only One who can stop this madness. The sooner you realize that our help comes from the Lord, the more freedom you will experience. In the midst of a tyrannical government, Jesus is the light. He is the commander of angel armies, sitting ready to rescue his people. Even though it may seem that we are living under the rule of Satan, and that he has us surrounded on every side, he is just a pawn in the game, sent to separate those who are loyal to him and break free those who are loyal to God. Choose this day whom you will serve, as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 

Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; Psalms 114:7

September 16, 2025

God always has a good word at the right time! If you need encouragement, take a minute to read Psalms 112; it’s a short ten verses, but filled with a delightful message from God. Of all the hope in these verses, the most heartening words are that God tells us we have no reason to fear evil. In this day and age, we could use all the encouragement we could get when it comes to the sinister acts of those bent on spreading wickedness. 

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. Psalms 112:7-8

But wait, there’s more! If you spend your time ministering to others and doing what God has called you to do, there is an added blessing: his house will be full of riches, and his righteousness will last forever. Knowing this, stand firm, mighty warriors of God. Shore up your armor. Though we may live in a season of deception where evil is allowed to run amok, we are set apart from it and thrive fruitfully by the grace of God in the kingdom of Jesus. 

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Psalms 112:2-3

September 15, 2025

We know Jesus is not a created being; he has always been here. With the Pharisees gathered around him, he asked them why King David called the LORD his Lord? They wouldn’t say anything, but they knew the answer. They also knew that Psalms 110 pointed to Jesus, but they didn’t want to admit it. How would we react if we suspected that it was the Messiah that we were talking to? Would we have believed, or would we have tried to kill him like they did? I think I would recognize him, given all the miracles he performed, but how can we be certain, considering the deception is so thick that the enemy could blind us to the truth? That is why Jesus sent us his placeholder, the Holy Spirit, to give us insights into who he is and reveal the truth that we might be missing. If they knew the truth, why didn’t they respect him? They were afraid he would take away their authority. That is why it is so important that we forget everything we think is essential and put Jesus first. We never want to be so haughty that we forget the deity of our Savior. 

A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Psalms 110:1

He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? Matthew 22:43-45

September 14, 2025

We have an enemy much like David had in Saul and Absalom. However, our enemy is cloaked in light, hidden amongst those who pretend to be right in the eyes of the Lord. I feel it is much worse than David’s situation, as you do not know exactly who you can trust. The deception is real, and the illusion keeps us covered in darkness, forcing us to navigate as if we were blind in a completely unfamiliar environment. When God gives you eyes to pierce the darkness, and you see a portion of the truth, it only gives you more reason to pray a prayer like David prayed over his enemies. Our timeline and history have been erased and replaced with something the enemy can use to his advantage. The trickery and false narrative keep us under his oppressive hand, and he only wants to continue the deception. We must wake up from our stupor and expose the lies. However, much like Israel when they wanted to turn back to Egypt because they liked the food better there, we are in the same situation. The more truth you see, the more you wish the lies were true so you could continue the illusion. However, once you see through the lies, there is no going back, and the urge to uncover more of the deception becomes your daily endeavor. 

There is a caveat to all of this: speaking the truth comes with the possibility of chastisement and hatred, as no one wants to confront the truth. Those of us who know stay quiet and pray for you to wake up. We give you tiny doses of truth to get you to start asking questions. Fast and pray. Fasting clears your mind, and prayer opens your heart to hear God’s voice. The delusion is real, but Jesus is the truth that will set you free. Pray like David did in Psalms 109 and ask God to open your heart to hear the truth. 

Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice. Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle. Psalms 109:28-29

September 13, 2025

Though we may be sad to see disturbing events, God can and will use tragedies to grow His kingdom. We may be traumatized and mourn over the deaths of good people, but others rejoice, making a distinction between the goats and the sheep, and the wheat and the tares.  Are we seeing with our own eyes God separating good from evil? People who disagreed with conservative values are suddenly turning their hearts towards God, rejecting the mindset of the oppressiveness of the far-left ideals. These are the people we knew had good in their hearts, but were overtaken by the lies. It’s exciting to see their change of direction. We must give God the glory for turning a horrible situation into something to rejoice over. God’s plan never fails! Remember, He already knew what was coming and allowed it to happen. Believe me, the enemy is even more angered than before, because of the people turning to Jesus due to his miscalculation. Today, as every day, lift your voices and glorify God and His magnificent plan. One may have been martyred but is now in the presence of God, but many are now given eternal life because that one seed fell on fertile ground. God is so good, and we are His beneficiaries. 

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me. Psalms 108:5-6

September 12, 2025

It is our job to praise the Lord and reach out to Him in prayer. We are placed in a myriad of situations that demand that we acknowledge God and ask for His help. Whether we are wandering in the desert without a place to sleep, or being tossed at sea when a storm rages, we are to stay in close contact with the Father. He is our help in times of trouble. We are in such a dire situation now, not only in the United States, but around the world, where it seems the screws are tightening on the economy, and most people are barely making ends meet. If you haven’t reached out to God collectively with those of us who are praying for relief, it is high time that you begin praying today. People are struggling because their pay is staying the same while their grocery prices are going up. We are either being tossed at sea, or our mouths are parched in the desert as we wander in the heat. Speak up and let your request be known. Those who’ve been praying need your help so that God hears our cries and reacts with His help. 

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Psalms 107:29

He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. Psalms 107:35

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. Psalms 107:31-32

September 11, 2025

In a continuation of the praises to God, David confesses Israel's mishandling of His favor. This psalm is an admission of Israel's sins as a nation and of all they did to provoke God to discipline them. David goes through an extensive list of God's mercy, in delivering them out of Egypt and them not learning how powerful God was by the miracles they saw, to Him ushering them into the promised land. Even though they were afflicted for their defiance of Him, He heard their cries and remembered His covenant with them. The list in this psalm is long and shows that, like Israel, we provoke God to anger and yet, because He loves us, He forgives. We may face the repercussions of His discipline, but like any decent parent, He is not angry forever. God gives us parameters for our own good; if we stay within those parameters, it will go much better for us. Confess, repent, and praise! God's mercy endures forever! Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!

Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. Psalms 106:44-45

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Psalms 106:48

September 10, 2025

How will others know that you are a part of God’s house? We who are His let it be known through our testimony all He has done for us. In Psalms 105, David offers praise and worship to God when they brought the Ark of the Covenant to Mount Zion to a tent he had made to house it. The people there offered sacrifices to God and then were fed. In his worship, David recounted the history of the people and what led to this time of worshipping the Lord. God had carefully led them through troubled times, delivering them as a people, so it was upon them to honor God for the blessing he had placed upon them. We can never give back to God or worship Him enough to cover all He has done for us, but we can certainly try, just as David did. That is why, even in our minor gatherings, we offer thankfulness and praise to God through our prayers at the beginning of those events, usually right before we eat. Some of our festivals are in honor of God and others for pleasurable camaraderie, but in all occasions, we give thanks to the Lord for His work in our lives. 

O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Psalms 105:1-3

September 9, 2025

Those of us who know our place in this world, those who follow Jesus and honor God, are the beneficiaries of His goodness. If you are not waking up to praise God, spending your day reaching out to Him, and closing your day by lifting your praise to Him, are you doing yourself a good service? Forget not His benefits! The words of Psalms 103, a psalm of David, get right to the point and offer an uplifting message that is beautiful, and cuts right to the core of your heart by showing you how amazing the God of our worship is. He renews the strength of our youth by feeding us good things, executes righteousness, is merciful and gracious, and doesn’t chide us for our sins and forgives them. What more could you want in a deity that you give yourself to? Our Creator of all things should be honored with all that is within us. Don’t forget that he remembers our frame and knows we are dust. It would be beneficial for you to dedicate as much time as possible throughout your day to honoring the One who loves you the most. If you need a reminder of the goodness of God, read through Psalms 103. David spells it out and gives us a nice list of His benefits. 

A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalms 103:1-2

September 8, 2025

There is a psalm written for those who are depressed, and it reaches to the depths of our sorrow and the weakness of our bodies. Though you may feel alone or even want to be alone, remember, others are also facing unimaginable challenges, even those from the past. The writer of Psalms 102 is one of those people who felt it necessary to write a word of encouragement to those who are broken. Although the saying “misery loves company” may be true for some people, I feel that most individuals struggling with unhappiness or afflictions often prefer solitude. We may indeed want to be away from people; however, when we are alone, it is then that we remember our loving God and reach out to Him with our most sincere prayers, lifting holy hands and expecting Him to pick us up and console us in His loving arms. This psalm covers several problems we may face during our time, so if you are having trouble finding the words to pray, open your Bible to this psalm. Remember, God has the answer for anything we may face, so go to Him to unload your troubles; He will help release you from the weight of your burdens. 

Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. Psalms 102:1-4

September 7, 2025

Who do you surround yourself with? It makes a difference in your well-being. David chose to put in place in his house those who were of like-mindedness. Years ago, a person close to me got in trouble with the law because their friend, whom they were with, decided that they wanted a store item without paying, which caused them both to be arrested for shoplifting, even though the person close to me hadn’t touched the item that was stolen. I’m not saying the person close to me was completely innocent; had they been, they wouldn’t have been arrested. They were both young and foolish, but both have since been redeemed. At the time, however, it seemed their lives were falling apart due to the incident. The point is to be wise about your choice of friends and the acquaintances you do business with; their character matters. We would all do well to surround ourselves with people who match our faith in Jesus, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Some people are put in our paths to reach with the gospel or show them the love of Jesus so that one day they may conclude that Jesus is King and accept his free gift of salvation. That gift cannot be stolen and can only be received.

I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. Psalms 101:2

September 6, 2025

Though we are not Moses, Aaron, or Samuel, we can still have as close a relationship with God as they did and be commended for our worship of Him. They revered God, prayed to Him, and had their prayers answered. We should learn our lessons from these greats and look to God for the answers. We have barely scratched the surface of our knowledge of the Holy, so when you think you have learned everything possible, wait for it!! God will drop a bomb in your lap to clue you in on great and glorious things that you did not know. Believe me, when He finally trusts you enough to open your eyes to historical things, you will be flabbergasted. As I sort through the scriptures with eyes as wide open as God will allow, I’m beginning to see truths that are making it all make sense. If you are deeply confused by the Word of God, it’s because your time is not yet. When you begin to trust Him with everything you have and make Him the center of your life, He will start to reveal great and wonderful things to you that you didn’t know. 

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3

Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. Psalms 99:5

September 5, 2025

The more I dig into history, the more I realize all is not as it seems. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about the lies perpetrated upon us as a civilization. As daunting as it may seem, we still have hope in Jesus, and what more do we need? We exist for him and to offer praise and worship to God. Let’s not consider worship menial, but find joy in existence, even if that means our life’s work only revolves around our great God and King. What more is there? As you start your day, sing to Him, sing about Him, and watch as a melancholy heart turns to happiness; all because you chose to worship our God and Father. Everything seems a little brighter as we open our hearts to God. 

A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. Psalms 98:1-2

September 4, 2025

When Jesus took the throne in his kingdom, the righteous rejoiced! Remember, he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. However, those subjected to his judgment were overwhelmed by the lightning, and the hills melted like wax! I believe Psalms 97 was a prophecy pointing to the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem around 70 AD. In the writings of Josephus, a Jewish historian, in his book The War of the Jews, book 6, chapter 5, he described the fires destroying the people and the cries of those who were nearly dead from famine after being seized and tortured by the Romans, like the hills were melting or did the hills actually melt? Although he was not a Christian, he describes much of what Jesus warned his followers about. The tribulation during that time was unfathomable and nothing like that had ever happened before. One thing to note: before all of this happened, the Christians saw the signs given to them, and they fled Jerusalem to Pella, Perea. There was no time to waste; they had to leave quickly. God had preserved those who loved Jesus, and I expect that He will do that again. Rejoice in the Lord and give thanks for his holiness.

His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. Psalms 97:4-6

September 3, 2025

Living in this world feels a little different when you have hope for the future. We should spend every day praising God for His goodness and mercy. When judgment comes, we will stand before a righteous God who has compassion on the people of His kingdom. We are not the same as those people who live their days fumbling about with no rhyme or reason; we have Jesus to live for, and what better reason to live than for him? Though we live in a world full of delusion, we will not be caught off guard by the enemy because our expectation of salvation keeps us from losing hope for the future. Don’t waste your time on nonsense; use your time wisely, giving all you have to Jesus, our Redeemer and King. When we are surrounded on every side, take heart, Jesus is the commander of angel armies, and I pray your eyes are opened to see them. While we wait on that blessed hope, keep praising and glorifying God with every ounce of your being. Not only will it prick the heart of God, but it will also raise your countenance, making you feel happy.

Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. Psalms 96:12-13

September 2, 2025

We all have things that entice us. For example, my fixation is the aesthetics of my home, property, and my appearance. I don’t like anything out of place, though I get tired sometimes and leave a mess for the next day. These things only become a problem if I choose to obsess over them without giving God the credit for providing the environment I desire. Everything you have is because God gave you the fortitude and the personality to pursue it. Not only that, He is the One who gave you the desires of your heart if they are based on godly values. The point is, you wouldn’t want what you want unless God gave you that desire, so make sure you obsess over God as much as you do your fixations. Hear God’s voice and obey Him. Worship Him with all your heart. Give God the praise He deserves and desires. You’ve made requests of Him and have expectations of Him, but sometimes we put our asks before Him without giving Him what He desires most from us, and that is our worship of Him. Worship Him not only because he will fulfill your prayers, but worship Him because He is God. 

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness: Psalms 95:6-8

September 1, 2025

Even though it may seem that the wicked are prospering while God's children are floundering and bending in adversity, it is only for a short time. God will bring those who are the cause of their tribulation to justice; we can count on it! For this reason, we mustn't seek vengeance of our own; no one can inflict vengeance upon our oppressors like our Father in heaven; they will quickly realize their mistake, but at that point, it will be too late for them. However, do not be too quick to place blame on others, because God is our Father, we will also be subjected to chastisement when we are out of line, but we can expect that it is for our good; the correction will lead us in the right direction, and one day we will thank Him for it. For us, God's correction is to life, but His vengeance on the wicked leads them to eternal damnation. Take heart, if you are feeling stressed by evil, give it time, because God will only allow His children to undergo trouble for so long before He gives them relief.

That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked. For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. Psalms 94:13-15

August 31, 2025

To live in such a deceptive world and to still believe in the Lord Jesus Christ is a blessing within itself. The enemy throws everything at us, trying to turn our hearts away from him, and yet, here we are, still loving Jesus and worshipping him for the amazing Savior that he is. The distractions are real, and the time wasted on those diversions is a tragedy and a part of the deception. Looking for the truth and sorting through all the lies to find it is a daunting task, but not impossible. We must remember that everyone has been lied to; there are no exceptions. The most talented, gifted, well-educated people are not immune to the deceivers' cunningness. The hardest thing to do is read your Bible without having the teaching of the past color your beliefs, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome that darkness and see the glimmer of light shining through. However, even if you never uncover the truth, but you keep your eyes set on Jesus, you have already defeated the enemy! Worship God with all your heart, and the soothing balm of fresh oil will comfort you, and the workers of iniquity will be scattered.

But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered. But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Psalms 92:8-10

August 30, 2025

There are times when we become overcome with depression and feel like our lives are over, especially when darkness overtakes us. Psalms 88 goes a long way back, to the time when the Israelites were under oppression and slaves of the Egyptians. This psalm was thought to have been written by Heman, the grandson of Judah. Unlike most of the psalms, this one doesn’t point to any light or worship God by giving Him credit for taking away the darkness. However, what we can learn from this song is that no matter how dismal our situation seems, or when there is no one to turn to for comfort, we can always reach out to God and ask for His intervention and consolation. Even though this psalm doesn’t contain the outcome of the prayer, we know from experience that simply being able to reach out to God and unload our troubles to Him can uplift our souls and give us peace knowing that He hears us and will soon give us an answer. If you are having a bad day and hope seems lost, lift your voice to God; He hears you and will comfort you as the words spill from your mouth. Don’t suffer alone; give your cares to God. 

O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry; Psalms 88:1-2