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Doses of Encouragement

 

Psalm 33

 

In this hymn of praise, I am struck by the contrast of the words “new” and “steadfast”. According to Merriam-Webster online, the word “new” has seven definitions, with three clarifying entries. In contrast, the word “steadfast” has two: 1) firmly fixed in place not subject to change, and 2) a firm belief, determination, or adherence.

 

Psalm 33 plays on some interesting juxtapositions between man and God. Let’s take a look…

 

Man: Made new through salvation AND continually made new through sanctification.

God: Makes all things new through the steadfast, once-for-all substitutionary sacrifice of the Son AND the real-time power in action of the Holy Spirit.

 

Man: Receives new mercies.

God: Gives steadfast grace.

 

Man: Questioning with an unquenchable thirst for answers.

God: Gives counsel that stands forever.

 

Man: Hoping for help; prone to mistrust; planning our own way.

God: our help and hope; the maker of all that stands firm; deliverer from eternal death; giving the plans of his heart to all generations.

 

So through it all, let man sing a new song to the Lord for God’s steadfast love is upon us as we hope in him!!

 

Cindi Raymond

Author, Speaker, Leadership Mentor

I am a follower of Jesus Christ, wife, mother, and grandmother with a heart for women to know God intimately, love Him deeply and serve Him on purpose. With Proverbs 20:5 as my life mission, I encourage generations of women to acknowledge and fulfill their anointing.

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I have a deep desire to draw the hearts of women to the heart of God by promoting Biblical literacy and disciple-making. Though the road has had more than a few bumps and detours, I have learned to navigate leadership with humility. With a gift for conference speaking, mentoring, and consulting; my purpose is in challenging women to discover, acknowledge and live-out their purpose with intentionality. One of my biggest strengths lies in the ability to “keep things real” – I bring simplicity to the complex and joy in the mundane.

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