Royal Heights Baptist Church

Praise Habakkuk 3 Habakkuk after complaining to GOD for the situation of His people come to the realization of who GOD is and what that means to him, his people and creation. ... This is a song written for God's people to be sung with praise before GOD No matter where we are or what is going on we have a need to praise GOD. psalm 22:3 says GOD inhabits the praise of God people. When you praise God, what’s the impact on your spirit? Reflecting on God’s goodness, name three things you can praise Him for today. Go ahead how many things can you praise GOD for. The more you try the easier it will be

Judgement Romans 14 There is a lot packed in this chapter. We live under the law of liberty. Paul explains this liberty in 1 Corinthians 6:12 while all things are made lawful for us they are not good for us if they bring us under bandage. ... We are free but Paul wants us to understand how are actions affect others. Here people were busy talking their liberty as cause to judge others my friend that judgement belongs to GOD. James 4:11-12 is clear about judgement and that it belongs to GOD. At times, loving another means limiting our own freedoms. We don’t have to always do everything we’re free to do. Sometimes love reins us in. God, help me to see where I need to encourage others to experience freedom and how I need to limit how I use my own freedoms.

Joy Phillipians 1:3-8 They say laughter is great medicine. So is Joy. When you read this passage look at Paul and where his Joy comes from. Paul is describing in Philippians 1. Writing from prison, Paul can’t help but tell his friends that he thanks God for them every time he remembers them, praying with joy (v. 4). But these aren’t just any friends; these are brothers and sisters in Jesus who share in God’s grace, partners in the gospel with Paul (v. 7). Their relationsh...ip was one of sharing and mutualitya true fellowship shaped by God’s love and the gospel itself. Yes, friends are important, but fellow companions in Christ are catalysts of a true and deep joy. The grace of God can bind us together like nothing else. And even through the darkest seasons of life, the joy that comes from that bond will last. Dear God, thank You for the gift of friendship. Help me to express my gratitude to those who have been faithful companions to me. Give me the grace to strengthen and encourage them.

Anchor Isaih 22:15-25 Grounded in GOD'S word. The only thing that will stand the test of time. God's word does not retun void. Isaiah 55:11... Eliakim trusted in God. Prophesying Eliakim’s promotion to palace administrator for King Hezekiah, Isaiah wrote that Eliakim would be driven like a peg into a firm place (v. 23). Being securely anchored in God’s truth and grace would also allow Eliakim to be a support for his family and his people (vv. 2224). Yet Isaiah concluded this prophecy with a sobering reminder that no person can be the ultimate security for friends or familywe all fail (v. 25). The only completely trustworthy anchor for our lives is Jesus (Psalm 62:56; Matthew 7:24). As we care for others and share their burdens, may we also point them to Him, the anchor who will never fail. LORD please ground me in your word alone. Help me to stand strong in YOU alone.