Ways Grove Baptist Church

10/30/2026

October 30

Praise to My Savior

I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. For great is Your love toward me; You have delivered me from the depths of the grave. (Psalm 86:12-13).

When we realize the greatness of what God has done for us, we look for ways to express our love for Him. He has been so good and faithful to us. We should remind ourselves when we pray what a magnificent privilege it is to be able to draw close to God in prayer.

We were in the deep mire of sin, but God raised us up so that we could stand in His holy presence. Do not just take this mercy for granted. Today, ask the Lord to teach you to serve Him with your whole heart so that your life will be a song of praise to Him.

Father, I praise and worship You because You saved me. Help me to walk in Your ways forever. Amen.

10/29/2026

October 29

The Lamb Is Worthy to Receive Our Praise

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels. In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb!" (Revelation 5:11-12).

The Bible encourages Christians to offer prayers of praise and thanksgiving, which reveal their commitment to God.

Yes, our private devotions are very important, but there is an element missing unless we join together with other believers to praise God. We are fulfilling our calling as worshipers when we, God's children, are caught up in worshiping Him.

It is, after all, from worshipers of every place and age that Christ will receive the worship He so richly deserves. May God help us continuously to be found in the company of praying people.

Lord Jesus, blessings and honor, glory and power, belong to You. I pray for the company of other believers so that we can praise Your name together. Amen.

10/28/2026

October 28

Thankfulness Because Our God Reigns

The twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: "We give thanks to You, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign." (Revelation 11:16-17).

When evil and wickedness go unpunished, we tend to despair of ever finding justice.

The twenty-four elders who sit in the throne room of God praise the Almighty, they thank the One who is and who was because He controls all the events of Earth's history. They praise Him because the earth ensures that justice is served at the right time and in the right place. Do not doubt, because God's justice will ultimately triumph.

In your prayer time today, picture yourself in the throne room of God at the end of the ages, what praise and prayer of thanksgiving will you personally offer to God?

Sovereign God, I thank You that You will ensure righteousness to triumph. Amen.

10/27/2026

October 27

Pay Tribute to the Awesome God

You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before You when You are angry? (Psalm 76:4,7).

Anyone who spends time in the mountains develops an admiration for the power of nature. We often feel small and insignificant against the massive rock formations. God created these gigantic structures to confirm His power.

If the whole of Creation trembles before God's awesome power, how much more should we approach Him in prayer with admiration and holy fear! Praise God for His breathtaking power and might. Surrender yourself and your possessions to Him afresh today; give God the honor and the glory He deserves and bring your offerings of time possessions to Him today.

Awesome Father, in Your glory You are mightier than the majestic mountains. I dedicate myself and all that I have anew to You today. Amen.

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

October 26

My Lips Will Shout for Joy

I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to You. (Psalm 71:22-23).

The writer of these Scripture verses describes himself as old, saying that his strength has failed. But after he had examined his life thoughtfully and prayerfully, this "old" person was bubbling over with joy. He sings the praises of God and brings to remembrance everything that God has done for him.

Far too often, we find ourselves praying hesitant prayers to God and our songs of praise are rather half-hearted. Offer up enthusiastic praise to God and feel the joy of the Lord that will stir inside you.

Lord, my God and Father, I will praise You with thanksgiving and singing and tell others of Your wonderful deeds. Amen.

10/25/2026

October 25

I Will Proclaim Your Great Deeds

One generation will commend Your works to another; they will tell of Your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty. (Psalm 145:4-5).

God has many traits that make Him worthy of our praise and worship; His majesty; His glory; His mighty acts; His greatness; His goodness and His righteousness; His loving-kindness; His faithful love and His grace and compassion.

For these reasons and many more, we should be full of praise for God. We should tell every generation of God's mighty deeds and acts.

Take a few minutes to consider the glory of God and allow the words of David to lead you in your own song of praise to the Almighty. Then make a point of telling someone else about the wonderful things that God has done for you.

Holy God, You are surrounded by majestic glory! Help me to tell others of Your love and grace. Amen.

10/24/2026

October 24

Spiritual Blessings

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. (Ephesians 1:3-4).

We should regularly praise and thank God for all the spiritual blessings that He gives to us, such as our salvation and our inheritance in heaven.

Praise Him also for the spiritual blessings that you cannot see, such as joy, inner happiness and hope in your heart. Give praise and worship to our merciful God from whom all our spiritual blessings come.

When the pressures and troubles of life are weighing down on you, praise God for the abundance of His blessings that He gives you daily.

Merciful and loving Lord, I praise Your holy name for all the spiritual blessings in my life. Amen.

10/23/2026

October 23

You Give Us Reason to Praise

We are filled with the good things of Your house, of Your holy temple. You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, who formed the mountains by Your power. (Psalm 65:4-6).

God is faithful and eager to answer our prayers and forgive our sins. We need to learn to praise Him with the same enthusiasm we have when we ask for His help. We must also keep the promises we make to God and turn them into deeds of thankfulness.

God is worthy to receive our praise because He answers our prayers and forgives our sins.

Make spending time with God in prayer your greatest joy and tell God how much pleasure it gives you. Burst forth into songs of praise to God and glorify Him today.

Heavenly Father, I will continually sing Your praises because You always fulfill Your promises. Amen.

10/22/2026

October 22

All the Earth Bows Down to You

How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cringe before You. All the earth bows down to You. (Psalm 66:3-4).

The believer need not have any doubt that God answers prayer! And when He does, we should sing His praises and thank Him for His faithfulness.

Today's psalm was written after Israel had won a war under difficult circumstances. The Israelites wanted to testify to each other, to the world, and to God Himself, how great and mighty He is - so that everyone would bow before Him.

To be on God's side is the greatest privilege on earth. Let us thank God with our whole heart because we know He hears our prayers and will always cause us to triumph over our enemies!

We bow in thankfulness before You God. Thank You for everything You have done for us! Amen.