The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob. Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty— he is the King of glory. Psalm 24 NIVDay Fourteen
Lord, Our Lord,
Thank You for allowing us to see another day, to have another opportunity to celebrate Your arrival in the earth, clothed in flesh like man, but always God.
Thank You for looking upon this land and all of Your people--those who call upon You in times of need and praise You no matter what.
Thank You for loving us enough to be willing to join our fate in the earth, being tempted by sin on every side and yet, not caving; being ridiculed and persecuted and yet, not hating; being scorned, beaten and crucified, and yet--ever forgiving those in their ignorance who sullied Your reputation and good works.
God of heaven and earth, our heavenly Father, we praise You for the mercy and grace You keep showering upon us. We praise You for loving us enough to see beyond our faults and taking care of our needs, and keeping us focused upon You.
Help us this day, O God, to become more like You--seeing beyond the surface of skin color and differences in religious affiliation--to just seeing You and conducting ourselves as You do--without constraints--loving one another.
Who is the King of Glory? The Lord--mighty in battle, gentle in spirit, compassionate and loving, merciful in all His ways, and forgiving--of all who repent when they understand wrongdoing and wrong living, according to His Word.
Who is the King of Glory? The Lord--who chose to come into this world as a baby--experiencing life as all humans do, navigating childhood into adulthood, understanding all we must experience and yet not once failing to observe all His Father in Heaven commanded Him to do.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your love and willingness to sacrifice self for all who willingly come to You, receive Your love and accept You as Lord and Savior of their lives.
We give You praise, glory and honor for there is none like You; no one who deserves our unconditional love other than You for You first loved us and then loved us enough to die for us! Hallelujah to the King of Glory! Ride on King Jesus!
For all You have done, are doing and will do in our lives--we thank You and praise You. In Jesus' name, Amen!
ENJOY THIS DAY CELEBRATING WITH LOVED ONES AND REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE ALONE--CARE ENOUGH TO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!
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