Mighty to Save (French)

Good morning,

Today we continue our Praise in Every Language week. This week we are showcasing worship songs in every language.

Today’s worship song is in French. It is a popular song by Hillsong entitled, “Mighty to Save.” The English translation is below.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Mighty to Save

LYRICS
Well, everyone needs compassion
A love that’s never failing
But let mercy fall on me
Well everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations
My Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
And fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
And now I surrender
(I surrender)
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is Mighty to save
He is Mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing for the glory of the risen King
Jesus

Your Presence is Heaven for Me…

This week we will be honoring every language and every culture around the world.

Today is for my Spanish speaking brothers and sisters all around the world. God’s love does not discriminate or separate and neither do we. I believe heaven is going to be a colorful beautiful place.

Father,

As we worship you daily, help us to know that your love is everlasting. Your word tells us to love others the way we want to be loved. Remind us the we are Your love servants, here to spread your word and your love.

In Jesus name, Amen.

Please enjoy the words to this beautiful song. I have included the English translation.

Your presence is heaven for me

Who in the world is like you, O Lord?
Your value is noble and matchless
and nothing in this world will satisfy,
Jesus, your cup will never run dry.
Your presence is heaven for me.
Your presence is heaven for me.
Treasure of my soul and heart
you give me your grace although I am weak,
of my errors you are my Redeemer
of my future you are the Protector.
Your presence is heaven for me.
Your presence is heaven for me.
And we sing: O Christ, O Christ
Your presence is heaven for me.
O Christ, O Christ
Your presence is heaven for me.
And as long as I live I will wait for
for when I see you face to face
and nothing in this world will satisfy,
Jesus, your cup will never run dry.
Jesus, your cup will never run dry,
it will never end.
Your presence is heaven for me.
Your presence is heaven for me.
And we sing: O Christ, O Christ
Your presence is heaven for me.
O Christ, O Christ
Your presence is heaven for me.

https://youtu.be/XuQs5A1o76M

Oh Happy Day!!!

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Psalm 118:24

New King James Version (NKJV)

24 This is the day the Lord has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.

The worship video today is a little different, but I’m using it to get my point across. In the movie Sister Act 2 the choir initially is very timid in their praise to the Lord. They have not fully walked into the power of believing what they are singing….until someone reminds them who they are. Slowly they gain their confidence and assurance in what they are singing.

So the same is for us. When we brag on God, our testimony and posture needs to be that of someone who believes that God is exceedingly and abundantly AWESOME.

When you praise God, do it from a heart of thanksgiving, joy and worship.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis

 

Postured to Listen… The Still Small Voice of God.

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Picture an old country dirt road. You see an old man on his hands and knees with his ear to the ground. He is listening for a certain sound or a particular vibration. But why?

In the older days people would put their ear to the ground in order to get a forewarning of what is coming. They would then take the information and prepare accordingly.

We too need to keep our spiritual ears in tune with the Holy Spirit. We do this by studying the Word of God, having intimate secret time with God, and by listening to the whisper of his voice and prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Can you hear God’s voice? Can you feel his urging? Can you feel his heart beat? Can you hear the whisper? If not, reposition your self and dig deeper in the ground.

Our Prayer:

Holy Spirit of the Living God, Breakout in our lives. We want to feel heaven touching us. Help us and direct us in the position that will bring us closer to you. Do what you need to do to get our attention. Manifest your Glory.  In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Chief Intercessor. Amen

Please enjoy today’s worship video from William McDowell entitled, “Spirit Breakout.”

Always know that I love you with an AMAZING LOVE that never fails.

Rev. Marcia Davis

 

Love, Respect, Testimony…

In training for my ordination into the ministry, the institution I studied under made it mandatory to study a lot of different faiths from all over the country and the world.

I’m so grateful that I had that experience. I found myself having great respect for the people that I met and the different houses of faith we visited. We studied Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christian Science, Hinduism many others.

Our schools foundation is Jesus Christ. What I learned, more than anything is that so many other faiths had great respect for Jesus and some even admitted that on more than one occasion that they wanted to accept Jesus into their heart as their Lord and Savior.

I had to ask the most obvious question, “What stopped you from accepting Jesus?” Their answer broke my heart. The reason was because of the church. They felt unwanted and like an outsider. They said, if “the church” was more like the Jesus in the bible that they would have loved to be a Christian.

What does that say about us, Church? How can we be more like Jesus to a world that is crying out? If you were a member of another faith or religion, looking in from the outside, would you still come to Jesus?

Does the church require more than Jesus required? Are we showing God’s love and acceptance of the adulterer, the homeless, the sick, the outcast?

Jesus remains the same and His love Never gives up, on you, on me, or on anyone that calls His name.

Enjoy today’s worship video. Truly listen.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis

https://youtu.be/jh6L9kwTlwQ

 

Thankfulness…

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Good morning,

One of the most beautiful times of the year is the fall/ autumn season. The leaves on the trees are a beautiful array of golds, oranges, browns and green.

God’s imagination always amazes me. Every day, I wake up telling God, “Thank You.”

What are you thankful for today? Don’t forget to tell God how Thankful you are.

Sometimes this week, step outside, take a deep breath and on exhale say, “Thank You.” Repeat this several times until you feel a warm calm wash over you. You may start to praise God. You may begin to cry. You may be able to hear a still small voice. I recommend playing this song during this time, or you may want to be in complete silence.

Music has a way of taking me to a different place in my head and heart.

Please enjoy today’s worship video performed by Kim Walker-Smith entitled, “I Exalt Thee.”

Is Your Faith on Trial…

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Good morning, All:

I’m sure, by now, most of the country has heard about the terrible tragedy that took place in the small Texas town yesterday.

Whether it’s a mass shooting at a church in the news, or a coach being banned from praying with his team of high school athletes, it seems like Christians are being attacked and silenced all over the world.

How should we respond when our rights to believe and being a Christian are attacked every day?

If you can, take time to read: Acts 16:16-40. It is a long but powerful scripture passage regarding how standing on your faith can reap great rewards. 

If you are a lover, disciple and follower of Jesus Christ, never be ashamed of the Cross. Never grow silent. Never look the other way when you see injustice. If we dont stand up, then who will?

Our Prayer:

Father God, thank you for calling us as your own. May everything we do, throughout our days, bring glory and honor to and your only begotten son. May we stand boldly in the face of evil and shine your light brightly among all  men, so that they will also want to know about the Everlasting God that we serve. We seal this prayer and call it so, by the blood and resurrection power of your Son and our Redeemed, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Please take your place in line and interlock your arms with your Christian brothers from around the world. From every tribe, every nation and every language. Stand Up!!!!

Onward Christian Soldiers!!!!

A Sacrificial Offering of Praise…

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Happy Friday, Saints:

I pray this morning’s devotional finds everyone well and at peace.

I love Friday mornings. It means we get to finish the work week on a High praise.

So this morning we are walking in accord with the Word of God that reads:

Hebrews 13:15-16

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

15 Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus. 16 But don’t forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

Have a great weekend and know that I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Please enjoy today’s praise video performed by Fred Hammond and Straight Gate Mass Choir entitled, “I’ll Praise.”

Happy Anniversary

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A year ago today, I began this on-line devotion. So many things have happened in time span of a year. I have grown to trust God more. I have also grown in my faith and my obedience to the Lord.

At first, this devotional journey was only once or twice a week. Then the Holy Spirit led me to write five days a week.

I pray that over the past year that you have been fed, either by the message or by the music, or both. Every person’s journey, through this life, is both sacred and divine. I am just here to provide encouragement along the way.

I am so grateful that God has never let go of me. I serve the Lord because it is my way of saying, “Thank You, God, for never giving up on me. Please use me however you need me.”

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE. Be blessed in all you do.

Rev. Marcia Davis

The worship video today is special to me. God is continually changing me, shaping me and molding me. This is the song that I selected the evening I was ordained into the ministry to be a servant for the Kingdom of God. The song is performed by Tramine Hawkins and is entitled, “Changed.”

All My Hope…

Psalm 147:11

New International Version (NIV)

11 the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.

What does it mean to put our hope in God? Hope signifies trust. Trust signifies assurance. Assurance signifies faith.

 

 Hope in God means that we understand that God has a plan. One of the greatest lessons I learned about placing my Hope in God is that God works on many levels and is good at strategic planning.

It may look like God is off track, based on the circumstances of our life, but we know this to be true: God is doing everything for Our growth or His glory. It is impossible for God to fail.

Please enjoy the worship video performed by Crowder entitled,  “All My Hope.”

I love you, with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis