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)

 

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

⁸ When 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)

 

¹⁸   The 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).

 

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BE BLESSED!

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 words in 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)

¹³ For 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)

 

¹³ For 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)

 

¹³ I 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.)

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BE BLESSED!

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)

 

¹¹   I instruct you in the way of wisdom

    and lead you along straight paths.
¹² When 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).

 

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BE BLESSED!

 

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)

¹⁴ Praise 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).

 

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BE BLESSED!

Amen – Gen. 50:20 – God Over Everything

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred eighty-third inspirational message dated Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. The title of this message is, “Amen – Gen. 50:20 – God Over Everything”.  “Amen (with lyrics)” by “for KING & COUNTRY” (as provided below in the accompanied video) is a song that I first heard on my favorite Christian radio station STAR 99.1FM. 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 20^th verse of the fiftieth chapter of Genesis. This verse is the response of what Joseph said to his brothers – when they “mistakenly thought” that Joseph would take vengeance for the wrong that they did to him so many years ago. (When you can – please read the interesting story of Joseph’s life as found in Genesis chapters 37-50).

Joseph “literally” – went from being put in a pit (by his jealous brothers), then wrongly charged and put in prison and then – ultimately, being “promoted” to be - “second in command to Pharaoh”!

Joseph “did not” take vengeance on his brothers – but he forgave them and he told them – that it was NOT “them” - his brothers who put him in this position (second in command to Pharaoh) – but GOD – in His Sovereignty!

 

Genesis 50:20

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁰ But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “God Over Everything” – which is similar to the title of the Charles Stanley Daily Devotional for (4/16/21) – which I have included below:

 

Is God in Every Circumstance?

Genesis 50:15-21

By Charles Stanley

 

       AS WE GROW IN OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH, we move from the milk of elementary truths to the meatier issues of Scripture that challenge our heart and our thinking. One of those deeper concepts is the question of whether God is involved in every circumstance. Spiritually, it gives us a lot to “chew on” because the answer goes against our natural reasoning.

       For example, Joseph was treated cruelly by his brothers, suffering enslavement and imprisonment in Egypt because of their hatred. We tend to wonder, “How could a good God have been involved in that painful circumstance?”  Yet He worked it all for good, eventually moving Joseph to a position of power as Pharaoh’s right-hand man. (see Genesis 37-39).

       When we ponder Scripture’s deeper teachings, it’s important to start with the truths about the Lord’s character, power, and promises. These form a foundation that can help us understand His role in both the triumphs and tragedies of life.

Although we can’t always grasp what God is doing in our circumstances, we can rely on His promise to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him (Romans 8:28). It’s important to remember that nothing touches us without passing through His loving, Sovereign hands.

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 IN TOTAL CONTROL!

God’s ways (and thoughts) are not our ways (and thoughts) – see the below verses from Isaiah 55:8-9:

 

Isaiah 55:8-9

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

 ⁸   “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
⁹   “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.

 

 Always remember that we can rely on God to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him – see the below verse:

 

Romans 8:28

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

 

Please enjoy the below song, “Amen (with lyrics)” by “for KING & COUNTRY” - performed with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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BE BLESSED!

 

Battle Belongs – Psalm 27:1-3 – Conquering Fears

 

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred eighty-second inspirational message dated Saturday, March 27th, 2021. The title of this message is, “Battle Belongs – Psalm 27:1-3 – Conquering Fears”.  “Battle Belongs” (as provided below in the accompanied video – with lyrics) is a song that I first heard on my favorite Christian radio station STAR 99.1FM. 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 King David wrote “in acknowledging the Lord’s power over his fears (and over his enemies) in the 1^st through the 3^rd verses of the twenty-seventh chapter of Psalms.

(These verses also happen to be “favorite verses” of my late grandmother and were “much quoted” by her):

 

Psalm 27:1-3

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

27 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
² When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.
³ Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “Conquering Fears” – which is similar to the title of the Charles Stanley Daily Devotional for (3/19/21) – which I have included below:

 

How to Conquer Your Fears

Psalm 27:1-3

By Charles Stanley

 

       I’ve walked with the Lord for more than seven decades now. I have read the Bible from cover to cover, preached thousands of sermons, and written pages and pages of study material. But let me tell you: In spite of all that, sometimes I still get scared.

       When fear begins to sink in, I pray harder, study longer, and read my Bible more closely. I decided long ago that I would not let apprehension stop me from doing what God calls me to do. However, before I can take a stand against fear, I have to admit it is there. That’s the key to conquering feelings of anxiety.

       I imagine you, on occasion, may feel frightened too – whether of failure, ridicule, loneliness, or something else entirely. There is no shame in admitting you’re afraid. In the Psalms, in fact, King David makes this confession several times! (See Psalm 34:4 & Psalm 55:4-5). His confessions are often wrapped in prayer, acknowledging the Lord’s power over his fears and his enemies. And these are examples we can follow.

       That same power is available to you today. God wants to cast out the fear and doubt in your life.

Are you willing to go before Him today and say, “Lord, I’m afraid of…”?

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’s awesome LOVE for us – His children. God loved us so much that He sent His Son Jesus Christ to this earth for us – to redeem us of our sins so that we may have eternal life. See John 3:16 below -

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Always remember that you can cast ALL your cares on the Lord for He cares for us – see the below verse:

1^st Peter 5:7

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁷casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

 

In the accompanied song (see below) – Phil Wickham’s lyrics repeat:

 

“And every fear I lay at Your feet,

I’ll sing through the night -

Oh God, the battle belongs to You…”

 

Lastly, always remember - “Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you” – see the below verse:

 

Hebrews 13:5b

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

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

 

Please enjoy the below song, “Battle Belongs (with lyrics)” by Phil Wickham - 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!

Reflection – 2nd Corin. 3:17-18 – Serve God

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred eighty-first inspirational message dated Wednesday, March 17th, 2021.  The title of this message is, “Reflection – 2^nd Corin. 3:17-18 – Serve God”.

The scripture for this message comes from the New Testament book of 2^nd Corinthians - the 17^th and 18^th verses of the third chapter. 

2nd Corinthians 3:17-18

New Living Translation (NLT)

 

¹⁷ For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. ¹⁸ So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image.

 

The title of this message is also the title of the below inspirational song/video entitled “Reflection” as sung by Christina Aguilera for the soundtrack for the Disney Plus 2020 movie, “Mulan”.  “Mulan” is a movie (released in September 2020) about a fearless young woman who disguises herself as a man to battle northern invaders in China - “to save her ailing father” from serving in the Imperial Army. Although this is a movie – the “lessons” drawn from this movie – can help us apply “similar” lessons in our “own” life stories:

 

For example:

A “leader and a warrior” – does not “only” have to be a “man”

We can “all” be more than what others “see” on the outside

We can each “represent our Heavenly Father” – and be who “He” created us to be

And lastly…

We can “reflect” the gifts and talents that God gave us – for HIS GLORY, our blessing and “to bless others”!

See the below verses:

 

1^st Corinthians 6:19-20

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁹ Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? ²⁰ For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

 

“Reflection” is defined as:

noun

1.     the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.

2.     an image; representation; counterpart.

3.     a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.

The “first word” of the title of this message also is used as the “second word” for the below definition – “self-reflection”:

Self-reflection is defined as “meditation or serious thought about one’s character, actions, and motives.” It’s about taking a step back and reflecting on your life, behavior and beliefs.

 

As I watched the Disney Plus movie, “Mulan” -  I was impressed with the “live action movie version” of the 1998 animated version of “Mulan”.

The main character of this movie – “Mulan” – allowed “herself” to be fully used – in all her gifts and talents for the benefit of: her father, her family, her people and “herself”!

Spiritually speaking - I truly believe in Philippians 4:13 –

Philippians 4:13

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

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

This verse is a verse of - FAITH, PRAISE and CONFIDENCE in the LORD for what HE CAN DO THROUGH HIS HOLY SPIRIT IN US! It also states how we are to view ourselves – in the most positive way for being created by the Hand of God. We are to TRUST in His strengthening us through Jesus Christ who lives inside us – through the Holy Spirit!

The title and lyrics of the below song/video (with lyrics), “Reflection” IS a song of INTROSPECTION and SELF-ACCEPTANCE!  The below BIBLE VERSES all relate to how we should view ourselves and our gifts (according to scripture):

Ephesians 2:10

English Standard Version (ESV)

 

¹⁰ For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Colossians 3:23-24

English Standard Version (ESV)

 

²³ Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, ²⁴ knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

 

Romans 12:6-7

English Standard Version (ESV)

 

⁶ Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; ⁷ if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;

 

1^st John 4:4

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁴ You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics) entitled “Reflection” as sung by Christina Aguilera for the soundtrack for the Disney Plus 2020 movie, “Mulan”.

 

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

 

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BE BLESSED!