Psalm 23: How To Thrive – Remember the Lord
January 1, 2023

Psalm 23: How To Thrive – Remember the Lord

“You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Deuteronomy 8:18 ESV

The first step in thriving God’s way is to

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the Lord.

  1. Remember that God

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      of God’s existence is a foundational element of a thriving life.
    • “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NLT
    • “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.” John 1:1-4 NLT
    • God not only exists, but He is also in
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    • “remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’” Isaiah 46:9-10 ESV
    • In a world that leans away from God, our lives must be grounded in the truth that He
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      , He
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      , and He is
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  2. Remember to develop a

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    with God.

    • “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” James 2:19 ESV
    • “having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.” 2 Timothy 3:5 ESV
    • “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me;” Matthew 15:8 ESV
    • We are not called to
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      . We are called to walk out a dynamic personal relationship with God.
    • A thriving life at its core has a
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    • Vibrant faith is expressed best by doing simple things
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      Be kind
      Share Jesus
      Invite people to church
      Attend church weekly
      Serve consistently
      Live in community
      Give generously
      Take spiritual steps: Daily Bible reading & prayer time, Baptism, Fasting, 21 Days of Prayer

  3. Remember to put your relationship with God first.

    • God does not only want to be your
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      , but He also desires to be your
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      .
    • A thriving life is one spent
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      God’s purpose first.
    • “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 NLT
    • God is Lord in your life when you
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      to his leadership over your own.
    • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

A thriving life starts with getting right with God.