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Wednesday... Yes, this is the truth.


Psalm 148:13-14 (MSG), "Let them praise the name of God - it's the only name worth praising. His radiance exceeds anything in earth and sky; he's built a monument - his very own people."

Wednesday... Yes, this is the truth.

There is so much condemnation and praise going around about our nation and leaders and I'm tired of it. Oh I know we all have our opinions and ideas but is that what we really need at least from His church.

Here is what Psalm 148:13-14 (MSG) says about praise, "Let them praise the name of God - it's the only name worth praising. His radiance exceeds anything in earth and sky; he's built a monument - his very own people."


Verses 5-6 (NLT) says, "Let every created thing give praise to the LORD, for he issued his command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked."

And then verse 12 (NIRV), "Praise him, young men and women. Praise him old men and woman."

I am 78 years of age and I have watched a lot of Presidents come and go and seen a lot of good and bad, wars and peace.

Revelation 17:12-14 says, "The ten horns you saw are ten kings, They have not yet received a kingdom. But for one hour they will receive authority to rule together with the beast. They have only one purpose. So they will give their power and authority to the beast. They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That's because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him."

And verses 17-18 says, "God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose." He's talking about these ten kings. "So they agreed to give the beast their royal authority. They will give him this authority until God's word comes true." Now that is at the end of the world.

Listen, the governments of the world have a reason for existing in God's plan. No it wasn't His first plan. Now the truth is, that is not where our praise and concern goes. Remember this, Psalm 148:12 (NIRV) says, "Praise him, young men and women. Praise him old men and woman." Verses 13-14 (AMP), "Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted and supreme; His glory and majesty are above earth and heaven. He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity and preeminence], praise for all His godly ones."

Yes, God uses the governments of the world in so many ways but God is where our praise goes. Yes, "Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)" Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning  


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