February 2022 - GraceAndWorks

Prayer is an all important part of the Christian life.

PRAYER

1) Praying together:

Matthew 18:19
2 Praying together

Luke 1:10
The whole multitude Praying

Acts 1:14
All continued together in one accord

2) Why should I pray?

Develop relationship with God
Communication with God

Matthew 26:41
Watch and Pray, lest you enter into temptation

John 15:7
Ask what you desire and it shall be done for you

Luke 18:1
Pray and not lose heart

Ephesians 6:18
Praying always

3) Attributes for a successful Prayer:

2nd Chronicles 7:14
Humble Heart

Jeremiah 29:13
Whole Heartedness

Mark 11:24
Faith

James 5:16
Righteousness

1st John 3:22
Obedience

Singing is one part of Worship Service and it is important to get it right. The following are scriptures to show how God wants it done.

Sing: To produce musical tones by means of the voice. (Webster Dictionary)

Psalm: A sacred song or poem used in the praise or Worship of the Deity. (Webster Dictionary)

Hebrews 2:12
Congregation singing

1st Corinthians 14:15
Sing with spirit–Sing with the mind

Colossians 3:16
Teach–Admonish one another

Ephesians 5:18-20
Address one another–Make melody in the heart

Romans 15:9
Sing to God’s name

Acts 16:25
Singing hymns to God

Matthew 26:30
Sang a hymn

James 5:13
Suffering-Pray—-Cheerful-Sing

Singing plays a very significant role in Worship Service as we admonish one another and also use it as a teaching tool. We sing praises to the Lord, and we are told to sing with Spirit and understanding. In Ephesians we see that we are to address on another and sing with the heart.
If you take the definition of the word Psalm, add that to the definition of Sing, then couple that to the fact there is no example of instruments used in Worship Services in the New Testament Church, that leaves no doubt about the usage of instruments in Worship Services.

HAVE an AWESOME day all!! SMILE, God loves you.

The Bible is full of instruction about how to live after Baptism. Here are a few of the scriptures I wanted to share.

RIGHTEOUS LIVING

Romans 12:12
Patient in tribulation–Steadfast in prayer

James 1:19-27
Swift to hear–slow to speak–slow to wrath–lay aside all filthiness–doers of the Word

Colossians 3:5-10
Put to death: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desires, and covetousness.
Put off: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language
Put on: tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, forgive one another-above all put on love.

Galatians 5:16-26
Walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh.
Walking in the flesh: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions,heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the such.

Galatians 6:7-8
You reap what you sow

Revelation 22:11-12
Don’t be unjust or filthy. Be righteous, and holy.

2nd Peter 1:5-8
Faith + virtue +knowledge +self-control + perseverance + Godliness + brotherly kindness + love

Philippians 4:8-9
Do whatever things: are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, good report. Meditate on these things.

SMILE God loves YOU!! Have a GREAT day.

How Not To Be Sad.

Sing and be Happy. (Read the words to the song)

Covid issues
Political unrest
Loved one lost
Job loss
Money issues

Worry over things we have no control over makes us sad and can lead to depression. If our joy depends on circumstances, we are in trouble, because circumstances are

always changing. There are too many variables for them to remain the same.

Romans 8:31-39
No matter how bad things seem, nothing separates us from God’s love.

2nd Corinthians 1:3-4
God will comfort us in our afflictions.

Hebrews 13:5-6
God will not forsake you.

Philippians 4:4-7
Have no anxiety about anything. PRAY!!

Philippians 4:11-13
Be content with what we have.

1st Timothy 6:6-12
Reread 10,11, and 12

James 5:10-11
Endure!!

Count Your Many Blessings. (Read the words to the song)

2 main ways to not be sad–1) BE CONTENT and 2) Quit worrying about things you can’t control.

Have a GREAT day all!
SMILE God loves YOU!!