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Daily Devotion: Psalm 100:1-2

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Psalm 100:1-2     "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.  (2)  Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing."

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands."  I wrote a few days ago about music coming from within us as we are brought to the realization of the Lord and all He has done for us.  Today's verses go a little deeper into that thought. We are told to make a joyful noise as we serve Him, knowing that we are in His divine presence.  I wish I could tell you that I am 100% aware of being in the presence of the Lord every single day. I can tell you that I am in His presence because His Word has told me that, but I can't say that my awareness of that fact is constant. If I was fully aware of that, then you would not be able to shut my mouth from singing. If I were fully aware of that, there would be no room for doubt or fear. If I were fully aware of His presence, there would be no room for any of the things that are contrary to Him.  No, I'm not 100% aware of His presence 24 hours a day, but I am so thankful for those moments when He makes Himself known to me in my struggles and cares of life. I'm so thankful for those moments when I can sing to Him for the joy that He gives to me each day. Yes, I am thankful when I find myself humming, or singing a song that has deep meaning in my heart. I am thankful when I find myself humming a tune that is coming from my heart. I am thankful for music that comes from my heart when I can feel His presence with me.  Lord, I thank you for allowing me to come before your presence and I thank you for the song in my heart that praises your Holy Name!

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