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Messages On Seasons

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Remember that our God is the Lord of the harvest. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 we see His will
for us as he instructs us to, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
One way we can help ourselves thank, praise, and worship the Lord is actually not to play a
song, but rather to bring to our remembrance God’s wonderful benefits in our lives. Psalm 103 is
the perfect place to “camp” if we find ourselves in a season in which it is hard to remember that
God is good. In this psalm, King David enumerates God’s many benefits. Let’s list some of them
here:

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God forgives all our sins. (v. 3)
He heals all our diseases. (v. 3)
He redeems our life from destruction. (v. 4)
He crowns us with lovingkindness and tender mercies. (v. 4)
He satisfies our mouth with good things. (v. 5)
He executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. (v. 6)
He is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. (v. 8)
He has not dealt with us according to our sins. (v. 10)
He has removed our transgressions from us. (v. 12)
His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him. (v. 17)

Psalm 100 also exhorts us to approach God and serve Him with a joyful attitude because He is
our Maker and Shepherd.
Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing.

Know that the Lord, He is God;

It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; 

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting,

And His truth endures to all generations.

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