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I Choose Today to Breathe His Praise

Molinda Hern December 5, 2024

Recently, during a worship service at church, we sang a song that truly spoke to my heart: “Great Are You Lord” by All Sons and Daughters. (I’ve added the link at the end so you can listen if you’d like.) The chorus resonates deeply:  “It’s Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise, pour out our praise… to You only.”   This beautiful truth led me to reflect on the very moment God gave us breath—the moment He brought life into existence. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.”  —Genesis 2:7 (NLT)   This verse reveals three profound truths about our Creator: 1. We Are Created With Intentionality and Purpose God didn’t just make Adam—He formed him. Every detail was intentional, deliberate, and purposeful. Psalm 139:13 reminds us, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Have you ever watched someone knit? Each stitch is part of a larger plan, crafted with care. That’s how God made you—yes, you! He chose every detail about

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I Choose Today to Know How to Talk With God: Pray

Molinda Hern May 30, 2024

During my last blog, we discussed a conversation I had with friends about aspects of prayer. Together, we discovered what we are supposed to pray about: EVERYTHING (Proverbs 3:5-6). This blog will focus on how to talk to God. It is easy to talk to our friends, family members, co-workers, and even complete strangers. My family makes fun of me because they say that in the amount of time it takes to come down an elevator, I will know everyone life story! Now that is a gross exaggeration, but not too out of the realm of possibilities. For some of us, it is easy to talk to others, but what about talking to God? The reality of talking to the Creator of the universe seems daunting! What does one say to the One and Only Amazing Majestic God? Well, let’s once again go to His Word to find out how Jesus told us to pray. He said this when asked how we are to pray: “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.

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I Choose Today to Exclaim!

Molinda Hern April 17, 2024

Today, as I gaze out of my window and soak in the lush greenery of spring, I’m reminded of our journey exploring various ways of worship. This season, as all of creation awakens, provides a perfect opportunity to step outside and celebrate God’s boundless creativity, echoing the exuberant praises found in Nehemiah 9:5-6 (AMP): “Stand up and bless (praise, honor) the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting. May Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise.” [And Ezra said], “You are the Lord, You alone; You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host (the heavenly bodies), The earth and everything that is on it, The seas and everything that is in them. You give life to all of them, And the heavenly host is bowing down [in worship] to You.” Everything that exists — on earth, in the seas, and in the heavens — is a masterpiece of God’s creation. This alone is reason enough to exclaim in worship! So, let’s make today a day of exclaiming worship! Step outside, take in the wonders of God’s creation, and let it inspire your worship. How does nature speak to you about

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I Choose Today to Worship with Authenticity

Molinda Hern April 13, 2024

In the last few posts, we have learned some Hebrew words, and their meaning, for worship: Towdah (תוֹדָה) – giving thanks to God for His provisions and blessings, and Avodah (עֲבוֹדָה) – we are also called to worship Him through our work and service, and  “Shabach” (שָׁבַח) – which signifies joyful and loud praise of God’s attributes and deeds, urging believers to openly express adoration and gratitude towards Him. Today, we are going to conclude our series with a Greek word for worship: προσκυνέω (proskyneō). This word conveys the act of showing reverence, homage, or worship towards God. This word for worship comes to us from the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. She was expressing her frustration about the place of worship for Samaritans being different than the Jews, basically asking who was right. Jesus, on the other hand, was explaining to her it is not a “where,” but the “who” is being worshipped (God) and the heart of the worshipper that matters. He explains in John 4:23-24, ”But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship

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I Choose Today to Shout my Worship!

Molinda Hern April 11, 2024

Over the last week, we have learned of some beautiful ways scripture teaches us how to worship God: Towdah (תוֹדָה) – giving thanks to God for His provisions and blessings, and Avodah (עֲבוֹדָה) – we are also called to worship Him through our work and service. Today, let us explore an expression of outward worship of God: “Shabach” (שָׁבַח). The word “Shabach” (שָׁבַח) conveys a sense of loud and joyful proclamation or celebration of God’s attributes and deeds, encouraging believers to openly express their adoration and gratitude towards Him. Psalm 117:1-2: “Praise (הַלְלוּ) the Lord, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples! For great is His steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise (שָׁבַח) the Lord!” Psalm 145:4: “One generation shall commend (יְשַׁבֵּחַ) Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” Isaiah 12:6: “Shout (זַעֲקִי) and sing (רָנִּי), O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.” These verses highlight the theme of exuberant praise and worship of God, emphasizing His greatness, steadfast love, and mighty acts. I know some people are uncomfortable raising their hands in praise at church. But what about at home, or in

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