Christmas Quotations and Wording
A collection of uplifting quotes to celebrate the Christmas season.
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Restful Intercessory Prayer Allows the Will of God to Unfold.
Prayerful rest comes when one is reliant upon the Lord of Hosts to accomplish his will. The question is not whether God is with us. The question is are we with God? His promise is that His presence will go with those who are doing His will and praying His will. Intercessors need to learn the joy of worship as they intercede. worshipers need to learn the work of intercesson. Coupling joy and work sustains rest and longevity.
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Sacrificial Worship Requires Caring and Praying for the Less Fortunate
Part of worship's restorative results is reaching out to love the poor, widows, orphans, those disposessed who can in no way repay us. Worship that does not result in serevice is not real worship. How is leadership to balance the worship needs of cross-generational fellowships? Blended worship honoring old and new is one answer.
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The Plan of God Calls for Worship that Restores
Understanding the broader scope of worship from God's viewpoint--that of restoration is important for leader and congregation. Worship is not an end in itself. It is part of God's restorative plan for mankind. Nothing gets done in the heavenly throne-room or apparantly on earth, without worship. Giving glory to God is His highest priority for benevolent reasons. Establishing worship priorities and values is essential to stay on track.
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Joy Comes with the Presence of God and His Spirit
Joy is the delight expressed when God is victorious over evil, when Godly works are done and when the will of God is accomplished. Jesus taught that when people are rescued from the adversary and brought into the family of God, the angels of heaven have joy.
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Composer Philip Paul Bliss Writes Almost Persuaded
The final words of a Sunday morning sermon in 1871, "He who is almost persuaded is almost saved, and to be almost saved is to be entirely lost", inspired Composer Philip Paul Bliss to write a song with the same sentiment -- Almost Persuaded.
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Composer Edward Perronet Writes All Hail the Power of Jesus
Written in 1779, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name has been called the "National Anthem of Christendom," and has been translated into nearly every existing language.
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Composer Charles Grant Writes O Worship the King
Several of Charles Grant's writings, prose and poetry, were published during his lifetime. After his death, his brother gathered 12 of Grant's poems into a book titled Sacred Poems. One of those poems, O Worship the King has appeared in church hymnals ever since.
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Composer Sarah Flower Adams Writes Nearer My God to Thee
Nearer My God to Thee was written by Sarah Flower Adams who preferred the stage, but chose hymn writing because ailing health kept her from pursuing her original dream.
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King Hezekiah was More Zealous for the Lord than Kings Before Him, but His Rein Ended in Selfishness
King Hezekiah began his 29-year reign at age 25. He was zealous for the Lord, more than any of his predecessors. Because Hezekiah put God first in everything he did, God prospered him.
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