Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Step up to the Throne

I imagine stepping up to Gods’ throne:         Praise. Repentance. Submission.     In humble submission, I kneel before the Lord, my Maker.   Good morning, Lord. I come to You with praise on my lips, repentance … Continue reading

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Lord God Almighty

In my imagination, I approach the throne of grace, starting with praise, followed by repentance. As I get closer to God’s throne, I’m totally in awe of His power. The only response I can imagine is to fall to my … Continue reading

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Holy … and Merciful

The second of my three imaginary steps to the throne of grace: repentance. Luke 18:13 (ESV) God, be merciful to me, a sinner! We recognize our sin and look to Holy God for salvation and forgiveness. As the old hymn … Continue reading

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Praise Thy Name

Continuing to focus on God’s holiness as described in Reginald Heber’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy: “All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.” In my imagination, there are three steps to the throne of God. … Continue reading

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God Sees Me

  Lent is a good time for private, secret prayer. Fear not, God sees and hears.   Matthew 6:6 (AMP) But when you pray, go into your most private room, close the door and pray to your Father who is … Continue reading

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God Who Sees

Genesis 16:13 (NLT) Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” Hagar thought … Continue reading

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Does God Not See?

Isaiah 29:15-16 (NLT) What sorrow awaits those who try to hide their plans from the Lord, who do their evil deeds in the dark! “The Lord can’t see us,” they say. “He doesn’t know what’s going on!” How foolish can you be? God … Continue reading

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God Sees

God sees all. God sees me. Psalm 139:3 (NLT) You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. I’m always amused when someone criticizes politicians for their faith in God. Considering all … Continue reading

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Seeing God during Lent

  Lent is the perfect time to put in the extra effort — look for God with all your heart.   Jeremiah 29:13 (MSG) “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding … Continue reading

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What Are You Losing for Lent?

  Lots of folks (including me) give up some kind of food during Lent. You could call it a weight-loss program — you lose the weight of your bad habits and sins. Joel 2:12 (AMP) “Even now,” says the Lord, “Turn and come … Continue reading

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