Thursday, May 27, 2021

It’s Always Been You – Psalm 27:7-8 – When I’m Lonely

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred eighty-seventh inspirational message dated Thursday, May 27th, 2021. The title of this message is, “It’s Always Been You – Psalm 27:7-8 – When I’m Lonely”. “It’s Always Been You (with lyrics)” by Phil Wickham (as provided below in the accompanied video) is a song that I first heard while scrolling on my phone searching on You Tube. I knew that after I heard this song – I knew that I would want to share “this song” in my next message.

The below scripture is what is found in the 7^th through 8^th verses of the twenty-seventh chapter of Psalms. These verses reveal how the psalmist David dealt with his sense of loneliness and how he cried out to the Lord. If David, “a man after God’s own heart” could “cry out” to the Lord – during a moment of loneliness…certainly, we – “as believers in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” can, “cry out to Him”, too!

Psalm 27:7-8

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁷Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

⁸When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

The title of this message also includes the words – “When I’m Lonely” – which is similar to the “subject matter” of “loneliness” that’s referred to in the Charles Stanley Daily Devotional for (5/19/21) – which I have included below:

The Right Response to Loneliness

Psalm 27:7-14

By Charles Stanley

I’ve known the pain of loneliness and emotional isolation during my lifetime, but God has never abandoned me to these feelings. Over the years, He’s taught me to draw near to Him rather than give in to self-pity and despair.

We can’t deny feelings of loneliness, nor can we allow ourselves to wallow in them. Today’s psalm reveals how David dealt with his sense of isolation.

HE CRIED OUT TO THE LORD (v. 7). God is near to the brokenhearted and hears our prayers.

DAVID REMEMBERED THE LORD’S HELP (v. 9). Even in despair, we should make an effort to recount God’s past faithfulness to us.

HE ASKED GOD TO GUIDE AND TEACH HIM (v. 11). Instead of withdrawing into self-pity, we must go to God’s Word to learn His ways.

DAVID BELIEVED HE WOULD SEE GOD’S GOODNESS (v. 13). Confidence in God’s goodness helps us look beyond our current emotions.

HE WAITED FOR THE LORD (v. 14). In His time, God will bring us out of the shadow of seclusion.

Although loneliness is painful, it is also an opportunity to draw near to the Lord. Instead of turning inward, let it help you grow upward.

By Charles Stanley

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Always remember - GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US!

GOD LOVES AND CARES ABOUT HIS CHILDREN! The below verse reminds us of how He cares -

Psalm 34:18

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁸The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.

Always remember - that we can rely on God to “never leave us nor forsake us” – see the below verse:

Hebrews 13:5b

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁵…For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Please enjoy the below song, “It’s Always Been You (with lyrics)” by Phil Wickham (as provided below in the accompanied video) - performed with power and anointing.

(I do not own the rights to this song).

(If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

BE BLESSED!

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Hold On To Me – Isaiah 41:13

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred eighty-sixth inspirational message dated Thursday, May 13th, 2021. The title of this message is, “Hold On To Me – Isaiah 41:13”. The first four words of the title, "Hold On To Me" are also the title of the below anointed song/video by Lauren Daigle – featuring Gospel artist “AHI”. The message’s scripture is below as found in the book of Isaiah - as written by the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah:

Isaiah 41:13
New King James Version (NKJV)

¹³For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

As to share with future readers and to provide a brief quotation for critical review - I have included an excerpt of the (May 8^th) message from an inspirational book - (of which I'd like to recommend). The below message was taken from "Jesus Calling - Enjoying Peace In His Presence" as written by Sarah Young. This book has inspirational, scripture-based daily devotionals for each day of the year! This book was written from the perspective as if JESUS - was saying "these words" (in the daily devotionals) directly to "you"! (Please read the below inspirational message:)

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Do not long for the absence of problems in your life. That is an unrealistic goal, since in this world you will have trouble. You have an eternity of problem-free living reserved for you in heaven. Rejoice in that inheritance, which no one can take away from you, but do not seek your heaven on earth.

Begin each day anticipating problems, asking Me to equip you for whatever difficulties you will encounter. The best equipping is My living Presence, My hand that never lets go of yours. Discuss everything with Me. Take a lighthearted view of trouble, seeing it as a challenge that you and I together can handle. Remember that I am on your side, and I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

New International Version (NIV)

³³“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Isaiah 41:13
New International Version (NIV)

¹³For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.

Philippians 4:13
New King James Version (NKJV)

¹³I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Please enjoy the below anointed song/video entitled "Hold On To Me" by Lauren Daigle – featuring Gospel artist “AHI”.

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Run to the Father – Prov. 4:11-12

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred eighty-fifth inspirational message dated Wednesday, May 12th, 2021. The title of this message is “Run to the Father – Prov. 4:11-12”.

The first four words of the title are also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Run to the Father” (with lyrics) as performed by Cody Carnes. The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Proverbs - the eleventh and twelfth verses of the fourth chapter:

Proverbs 4:11-12

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹I instruct you in the way of wisdom

and lead you along straight paths.
¹²When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
when you run, you will not stumble.

I recently was listening to my favorite Christian radio station – STAR 99.1FM, and I heard the song, “Run to the Father” by Cody Carnes.

I listened carefully and thoughtfully to the lyrics and they “touched me” so much…I knew that I would have to share “this” song in my next message.

I went on the internet and researched the writer and singer of this song - “Cody Carnes”. I found his “inspiration” for writing this song to be so honest and “so humble”. He (Cody Carnes) wrote:

"There is always an open door into the welcome invitation of the Father’s love," Carnes explained of his new song.

"It’s available to every person. We accept that invitation when we say, 'I need you.' This is an 'I need you' song. It celebrates the grace that never runs out and recognizes the freedom and security that’s found in the arms of the Father. I pray this song reveals the love of God for you in a deeper way today”.

Personally speaking, this song caused me to reflect on how (throughout my life) - God has demonstrated His love to me and “how much” God has forgiven me – AGAIN AND AGAIN!

Especially – during the times in my life that I felt at my lowest, the saddest…or during the “seasons” in my life when I felt that I “failed miserably” at something…God was ALWAYS THERE!

In my lowest moments - God showered me with His unconditional love and made me feel loved, secure and safe – in Him! I knew that I could ALWAYS RUN & RETURN BACK – TO MY FATHER GOD!

The Word of God continuously reminds us of God’s unfailing love and that “He will NEVER leave us nor forsake us” – See the below verse in - Hebrews 13:5b –

Hebrews 13:5b

New King James Version (NKJV)

For He Himself has said,

"I will never leave you nor forsake you."

No matter what we may go through - we, as His children - CAN ALWAYS RETURN & RUN TO OUR FATHER GOD!

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Run to the Father” (with lyrics) as sung by Cody Carnes - sung with power and anointing.

(I do not own the rights to this song).

BE BLESSED!

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Incredible God – Ruth 4:14 – Hard Ground & Tender Mercy

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred eighty-fourth inspirational message dated Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. The title of this message is “Incredible God – Ruth 4:14 – Hard Ground & Tender Mercy”.

The first two words of the title are also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Incredible God” (with lyrics) as sung by James “JJ” Hairston & his Youthful Praise Choir. The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Ruth - the fourteenth verse of the fourth chapter:

Ruth 4:14

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁴Praise be to the Lord.

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".

I recently read the message for the day (for April 18th, 2021) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”.

I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the website of: www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

Hard Ground and Tender Mercy

¹⁴The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! Ruth 4:14

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Ruth 4:13-22

When James was just six years old, his older brother David died tragically in an ice-skating accident. It was the day before David’s fourteenth birthday. In the years that followed, James tried his best to console his mother, Margaret, who in her deep grief sometimes reminded herself that her elder son would never have to face the challenges of growing up. In James Barrie’s fertile imagination, decades later that same idea would burgeon into inspiration for a much-loved children’s story character who never aged: Peter Pan. Like a flower pushing its way through pavement, good emerged even from the hard ground of unthinkable heartache.

How comforting is the thought that God, in an infinitely more creative way, is able to bring good out of our most difficult circumstances. A beautiful illustration of this occurs in the Old Testament story of Ruth. Naomi lost her two sons, leaving her without means or support. Her widowed daughter-in-law Ruth chose to remain with Naomi to help provide for her and to serve her God (Ruth 1:16). In the end, God’s provision brought them unexpected joy. Ruth remarried and had a child, “and they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David” (4:17). He would also be listed among the ancestors of Jesus (Matthew 1:5).

God’s tender mercy reaches beyond our ability to fathom and meets us in surprising places. Keep looking! Perhaps you’ll see it today.

By: James Banks

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Incredible God” (with lyrics) as sung by James “JJ” Hairston & his Youthful Praise Choir - sung with power and anointing.

(I do not own the rights to this song).

BE BLESSED!