Words of Encouragement February - 23 - 2003
Joy knows no better explanation than laughter and song. We sing to the Lord because we are joyful! Our music is not inhibited or held back, but exuberant and as full of sound as it is of heart. Thanksgiving brings us into the Father's presence and it is our joy at being saved that leads us to sing.
The Bible reading is found in Psalm 95:1-2.
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Let us go to our Father in prayer.
O most wonderful and glorious God, thank you so much for saving us from sin, death, law, and futility. Thank you for saving us and giving us the assurance, through your Holy Spirit, that we can come before you with exuberant and overflowing joy. Your love and grace have not only given us hope but have made us your children. Hear our hearts and be blessed by our songs of praise.
In the name of Jesus we pray.
Amen.