The Violent Take it by Force!
“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force.” ~Matthew 11:12
Alicia
Alicia Purdy is a writer and worship leader ministering in upstate N.Y. Her passion is to support and grow the Kingdom of God through the gifts He has given her. She has been given inspiration and passion on the subject of worship and wrote "The Way of the Worshipper" to share the message God gave her. TheWayoftheWorshipper.com continues this vision with FREE devotions centered around the subject of worship.
When Your Strength and Song are in the Lord, You’ll Win!
“The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him; my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.” ~Exodus 15:2
“I Believe, Therefore I Speak” Creates Power or Problems
“We have the same spirit of faith. As it is written, ‘I believed, and therefore I have spoken.’ So we also believe and therefore speak.” ~2 Corinthians 4:13
Why Does it Matter that Jesus is the Image of the Invisible God AND the Firstborn?
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created…all things have been created through Him and for Him.
~Col. 1:15-16
Faith Moves Mountains, but Can it Move You?
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” ~Psalm 121:1-2
The Wells of Salvation
“He also has become my salvation. Therefore with joy you shall draw water out of the wells of salvation.” ~Isaiah 12:3-4
7 Ways to Praise God for the Prize Today!
“Seven times a day I praise You, because of Your righteous judgments. Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing shall cause them to stumble.” ~Psalm 119-164-165
A Conspiracy of Faith
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33
True REVIVAL is a different LIFE
“Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, that I may keep the testimony from Your mouth.” ~Psalm 119:88
Praise Takes the Power of Testimony to the World
“…And if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men to Myself.” ~John 12:32
Your Father’s Idols
“And Gideon said, ‘…I am the youngest in my father’s house.’ Then the Lord said to him, ‘But I will be with you.” ~Judges 6:15-16
The Testing of Your Faith Proves God is Faithful
“…whoever is born of God overcomes the world, and the victory that overcomes the world is our faith.” ~1 John 5:4
The Idols of the Nations Don’t Bleed
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” ~1 Peter 1:3
HOW to Look for Answers, not “Where”
“Send out Your light and Your truth. Let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill, and to Your dwelling place.” ~Psalm 43:3
The Real Reason to Cry “Create in Me a Clean Heart!”
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” ~Psalm 51:10
“The Eyes of the Lord…”
“The eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His lovingkindness.” ~Psalm 33:18
The Horn of Salvation Sounds the Song of Triumph
“He has raised up a victory horn for His people, praise for all His saints, even for the people of Israel near Him.” ~Psalm 148:14
Three Worship Wars: The Battle Against Self
“But we all, seeing the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, as in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory by the Spirit of the Lord.” ~2 Corinthians 3:18
Three Worship Wars: The Battle Against Satan
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Three Worship Wars: The Battle Against Sin
“…we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” ~1 John 2:2-3