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August 19, 2017

The Power of Praise

Meliana Santoso (East Java, Indonesia)

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My mouth is filled with your praise, 
declaring your splendor all day long. - Psalm 71:8 (NIV)

Recently, the leader of my Christian youth group asked each of us why we enjoyed attending church. One of my friends said with a smile, “Because the food is always delicious.” Others replied, “The sermon always fits our situation.” Some said they liked the conversations. I said that I liked...

Today's Prayer
Beloved God, thank you for being with us in all circumstances. We praise you with all our heart, soul, and strength. May our worship be pleasing to you as we pray, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that 
is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil (Luke 11:2-4, kjv). Amen.
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Psalm 150:1-6

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