John 12:46 I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in darkness.

We praise Jesus for everything His life on earth meant for us, and we praise Him for all He continues to do in our lives. Our lives without Jesus were no better than slavery - to the ways of the world, to our own desires, and to the power of Satan. When we knelt down at the feet of Jesus and allowed Him to conquer our hearts, we were set free.

Jesus heals the lost and transforms those dead in their transgressions to be made alive in Him. Where we were once subject to evil, we are now raised up in glory, free to live in the joy of His mercy and truth. We had been separated from God, but now we can be called His children. We are shown mercy instead of wrath, joy instead of sorrow, eternal life our Friend. He is preparing a place for us in heaven, where we will have the blessing of praising Him forever.

That's why we praise Him; that's why we sing! He gave Himself up for our salvation - that's why we offer Him our everything.

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Psalm 57:9-10 I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

This song invites us to celebrate and to praise God, but sometimes we aren't sure how to go about doing that. One way to praise is with our voices. The song declares, "I will celebrate, sing unto the Lord." Through our desire to praise God, we can lift our voices and sing.

Jesus came to save all people from sin and, one day, He will return to this world to gather His children unto Himself. Someday, we will see our Jesus, our Savior, face to face - and we will sing praises with the heavenly host! What an astounding reason to celebrate!

We believe God is great and we should not keep our joy to ourselves. What He has done for us is overwhelming and we must share our appreciation for His victory - over sin, over death, over our lives. Knowing what He did for us should strengthen our commitment to Him - and to sharing our joy.

Sing your praise to God that others might hear the celebration and be drawn to know the truth: that Jesus is the Savior! Celebrate His triumph and victory. Sing a new song to the Lord.

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Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness" (Psalm 89:15-16). There is no place more amazing than the presence of the Lord. In His presence we can become fully involved in praise, dancing and singing as He sings over us.

Just as a proud father exults in the triumphs and joys of his children, our Father in heaven celebrates over us. When we hit bumps in the road, when we struggle, just like a loving dad, He is there to pick us up, dust us off, and fortify our spirits with His strength. He reigns supreme forevermore - yet even in His glory, He still has the desire to be our Friend.

So rejoice and be glad in the Lord. Worship without shame. Release your heart and soul as the Lord sings over you! So dance, shout, rejoice. Your God reigns!

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Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.

The dictionary defines everlasting as "never coming to an end; lasting forever; eternal." What kind of love could be described in such a way? Only the love God has poured out upon those who believe in Him.

It is difficult to imagine a love that will never end. Human beings are certainly capable of great love, but the wonder of a love that will never end is beyond our comprehension. God loves you so much, He knew you in your mother's womb - He knows everything about you from your thoughts to the desires of your heart, even to the number of hairs on your head! He knows your past, and He has forgiven you.

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). Jesus loved us enough to die for us; as Christians, we need to show the same sacrificial love toward others. His wonderful love is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea. He holds us close and reaches out to us when we stray. He is always there to give us more and more - and the well of His love will never run dry! Praise Him for His everlasting love!

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2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Can you tell the future? Sure, there are lots of people who claim they can tell you what job you will have, whom you will marry, how long you will live - some even claim to know the day and the hour that Jesus will return. One thing is certain: The future is in God's hands and only He knows what is in store for you.

This doesn't mean you can just sit back and not think about what is ahead. Plans should be made for your well-being and security. Goals should be set. You do need to look ahead to the coming years. What it does mean is that, when you place your faith in God's leading, you don't have to worry about what lies ahead. God will give you the ability to gain what you need; He will provide you with strength to survive in time of trouble; He will give you a heart big enough to hold the joys He has in store for you.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). When you walk by faith and live by faith, you can trust in God to guide you through your future and on into eternity.

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Psalm 100:1-2  Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.

With our finite human minds, we cannot begin to imagine the celebration that takes place in the kingdom of heaven every time a sinner repents. And greater still will be the rejoicing when each sinner saved by grace enters the gates of heaven, welcomed by those who have gone before.

But for now, we can pray as Jesus taught us to pray - "Thy kingdom come". But how is that possible? How could His kingdom come? What exactly are we praying for when we say that? We're praying both for revival and for His return. When Christians all over the world unite their hearts and voices in praise! When His people pray - alone by their bedside or as thousands of believers - He will be there. When we praise, our voices join the chorus of millions, rising to heaven. As a result, the glory of God will fill the earth and His people will dance for joy. The nations will hear the praise of God's people; we can be a light shining in the darkness.

You can make a difference for God right where you are - in your home, at work, on vacation. Lift praises to God and be a true example of joy.

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John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Jesus Loves Me. When you listen to this song, do you recall when you were a child, innocently singing the words in Sunday School? You believed the words without question. "Of course Jesus loves me. The Bible reels me so!" Then you grew up, and the childlike innocence evaporated.

At a Christian college, a student sat in her Biblical Literature class and asked. "How do we know Jesus loves us? How do we know the Bible is true?"

The professor replied, "You tell me. How do you know?"

The young coed responded that she didn't know. Her belief was based on what she had been taught as a child by her parents and her church. The wise professor explained that, like a nice house that needs a new foundation, she should keep in her heart everything she had been taught - she just needed to "jack up" the house and build a new foundation formed from the cement of her own prayer and study of God's Word. She did just that and, as a result, her faith was made stronger.

In your heart you know the truth - that Jesus loves you so much that He gave His life for you. Continue to strengthen the foundation and build the house of faith by learning more about Jesus and sharing your faith with others.

Does Jesus love you? Of course He does. The Bible tells you so!

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